Pros
The people at NDR are the greatest asset. The work environment is still fairly entrepreneurial, and relaxed. Venice Florida is a retirement town, but not bad for raising kids.
Cons
Now part of a public company, costs are the number one priority. Euromoney wants a publishing company, not a top-notch research firm. The employees are line-items now, and are seen as easily replaceable widgets. Upper management are managers by default, but not true managers inspiring their employees and promoting firm-wide team work. New German CEO is a robot, has zero people skills doesn't understand the business, is only concerned about the bottom line, and has no vision. Unfortunately, Ned has removed himself from any management responsibilities. He sold the company at the top, and is in the twilight of his career. Ned is out of touch with the great company that he built, and which is now in a irreversible decline under Euromoney management.