10 Longest Serving CEOs in the World

2. Dan Amos
CEO: Aflac
Time: 21 years

Aflac was founded in 1955, by John Amos with his two brothers. It is one of the largest providers of insurance in America.

Dan Amos son of John Amos started out as the regional sales representative of the company in 1973and he is presently serving as the chairman of Aflac. Dan Amos has been serving the company from past 21 years.

Today, Aflac is a well know company in United States and is considered as one of the best companies which includes Apple, GE, and Coca-Cola. Amos once confessed in an interview that “Today, nine out of 10 people do know our name”.

3. Edward Rust Jr
CEO: State Farm Insurance
Time: 26 years

State Farm is a company which provides insurance and financial services in United States. It was started by father of Edward Rust in 1922.

As Rust has been associated with the company his entire life, it helped him learn about the different activities in business. Having been grown up in a small town, he inculcated moral values which were valuable for his success as a CEO.

When questioned Rust about the success of the company, he said, "You have to live and breathe the business, always exploring new horizons and learning to understand the ever changing world around us”. Rust is currently serving as the chairman of the company.

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