Michael Porter is a leading authority on competitive strategy and Harvard Business School's C. Roland Christensen Professor of Business Administration. His ideas on strategy have now become the foundation for the required strategy course at the School, and his work is taught in virtually every business school in the world. His forthcoming book will bring out new insight and wisdom for dealing with competitiveness in Japan.

"Ranked No 1 in the World's Top 50 Thinkers"

In detail

Honoured with numerous titles and awards, he earned Harvard's, David A. Wells Prize in Economics for his research in industrial organisation, two McKinsey Awards and many others. Author of 17 books and more than 125 articles, his 'Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analysing Industries and Competitors' is the leading work in its field and has been translated into 15 languages. His most recent initiative is a study of economic development in America's inner cities, which Harvard Business Review published as 'The Competitive Advantage of the Inner City'.

President Reagan appointed him to the President's Commission on Industrial Competitiveness, chairing the group's strategy committee. He maintains an active role in economic policy with Congress, business and foreign governments, including India, New Zealand, Canada and Portugal.

What he offers you

One of the world's most sought-after business gurus, strategists and business conference speakers, Michael Porter brings phenomenal knowledge and insight that helps corporations to achieve greater performance and increased competitive advantage.

How he presents

Focusing on proven strategies he tailors his presentations to precisely accommodate the unique needs of individual clients. While particularly relevant for organisations in the Pacific Rim, his customised approach and meticulous preparation are proving invaluable for clients the world over.

Languages

He presents in English.

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