The UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business welcomes as an Honorary Professor
Henrik von Scheel
Best known as the originator of the “4th Industrial Revolution” and Digital Agendas of today.
Digital Agenda
As part of the Advisory Council at the Federal Ministry of Economy & Technology, Henrik von Scheel played a significant role to define Germany’s future digital strategy in 2009. The “Digital Agenda” was adopted by the European Commission in 2010 as part of ‘Europe 2020’ and evolved into the European Digital Revolution. “Digital Agenda” is one of Europe’s seven flagships – responsible for 5% of GDP, with a value of €660 billion annually.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
As one of the masterminds and driving force behind this Industry 4.0, Henrik was an Advisory Group member of the Federal Ministry Education & Research – interministerial innovation policy initiatives tasked to define the high-tech strategy for Germany. The final “Industry 4.0” report was announced in April 2013.
Named the “leading authority on strategy” and recognized as “the most influential management thinker of our times” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai with the prestigious Knowledge Award viz. the Nobel prize of knowledge sharing.
Strategist, Futurist, Integrator
His work is applied to 19 national economies, triggered global themes, influenced GDP growth and has shaped the performance of 23% of the Fortune 500 companies. A sought-after speaker, iconic futurist, and advisor, that has evolved the mainstream thinking and practices on the toughest and most important issues in business today.
At the present, he is proactively engaged in shaping the global future themes at various councils, economic forums, and committees. He joins Lok Jack GSB as an honorary professor and will be sharing his knowledge and experience through executive education training, webinars, conferences and publications with the Business School.
Making A Difference
” Leading authority on strategy” – Financial Times
“One of the most pre-eminent stategists and advisors of his generation” – Eric Schmidt, Chairman of Alphabet
“He has influenced more executives and nations than any other business thinker” – Sam Palmisano, CEO of IBM
“Futurist of our century” – CNBC
“The most influential management thinker of our times” – H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai
