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A former partner at the firm said that Clark, in interviews with top executives, demonstrated an impressive knowledge of Eastern Europe. As a result, Goldman Sachs turned to him for advice in August 2001 after joining with other investors to acquire majority ownership in Messer Griesheim, a German firm that makes industrial gases at plants throughout Europe.
Goldman Sachs hired Clark as a consultant and appointed him, with two of its executives, to Messer's board. Clark toured some of the company's operations, reporting back on management practices and staff morale. "He was a terrific contributor," said Barry Volpert, who ran Goldman Sachs's private equity operations for Europe.
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