There are some gross generalizations being made based on background. Like many here, I have hired people from a variety of backgrounds. While people who share a background **may** have some things in common, the discussion here is basically plain silly.
The CEO made a hire based on his perception of what was needed in the organization. From my understanding, he was very familiar with Patton. This is the best kind of hire from the hirer’s perspective, one whose skills, ability and character can be attested to by the person doing the hiring. He may be a terrible hire or he may be a spectacular hire, this will be determined by Solms's intimate knowledge of what was needed. He either understands what is needed or he does not.
