Bernard Ebbers

Bernard Ebbers

businessman Canada

Bernard Ebbers was a Canadian-American businessman and the CEO of WorldCom, a telecommunications company that became infamous for its accounting scandal and bankruptcy in 2002. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Ebbers initially studied physical education before venturing into business, where he gained fame for his aggressive expansion strategies, including a series of acquisitions that turned WorldCom into a major player in the telecom industry. Despite his success, he faced significant legal repercussions for his role in the company's fraudulent accounting practices, which led to billions in losses for investors.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
109,823
Power
6,651$
Sentiment
2.05
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Slovakia 2 5.00 0.13% +0% 5,459,642 7,314 $110,000 147$
United States 1 2.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,509 $21,000,000 6,504$
Totals 3 336,462,293 109,823 $21,110,000 6,651$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Bernard Ebbers was the CEO of WorldCom, which was involved in one of the largest accounting scandals. 2

The New York Times: Opinion | Remember Enron and WorldCom? Let’s Not Do That Again.

Slovakia Slovakia: Bernard Ebbers was the CEO of WorldCom and played a significant role in its expansion and subsequent downfall. 5

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: WorldCom prepálil rast. Účtovné podvody mu zlomili krk

Slovakia Slovakia: Bernard Ebbers was the CEO of WorldCom and played a significant role in its rise and fall. 5

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: WorldCom prepálil rast. Účtovné podvody mu zlomili krk