Prof. Henrik von Scheel
Learning to live with a severe form of double deficit dyslexia and stuttering, Henrik unknowingly turned his disability into a gift to recognize patterns. Hence he devoted 20 years to the study and research of strategy in the scientific disciplines of Patternicity, Statistical Analysis, and Probabilistic Analysis.
Best known as one of the most influential futurists of our century, who ignited the digital and 4th Industrial Revolution (aka Godfather) themes of today.
Recognized as one of the foremost authorities on strategy, who has evolved the mainstream thinking and management practices of today’s businesses. His work is applied to over 24 national economies, influences GDP growth, triggers global themes, and has shaped the performance of 23% of the Fortune 500, the fastest-growing companies.
A sought-after speaker and advisor on the toughest and most important issues in business today.
He is a Professor at Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Genesis of the Digital theme
In 2009, Prof Henrik von Scheel and Prof August Wilhelm Scheer ignited the Global Digital theme of today. As part of the Advisory Council at the Federal Minister of Economy & Technology, they played a significant role in defining Germany’s future digital strategy.
The “Digital Agenda” was adopted by the European Commission in 2010, as the Europe Digital Agenda 2020 and evolved into the European Digital Revolution. “Digital Agenda” is one of Europe’s seven flagship – responsible for 5% of GDP, with a market value of €660 billion annually. The “Digital Agenda” evolved into the global digital theme of today.
Authored the 4th Industrial Revolution
In 2011, Prof von Scheel coin the term the 4th Industrial Revolution, as one of the masterminds and driving force behind its inception.
As member of the Advisory Group for the Federal Ministry Education & Research, Prof. Henrik von Scheel, Prof August Wilhelm Scheer and Prof Henning Kagermann where tasked to define the high-tech strategy for Germany.
The final “Industry 4.0” was announced April 2013 as a inter-ministerial innovation policy initiatives. Prof von Scheel announced that the Industry 4.0 will emerge in eight evolutionary stages, propel by 77 megatrends.
Recognition
“The most influential management
thinker of our times”
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumRuler of Dubai
“One of the most pre-eminent
strategists of his generation”
Eric Schmidt
Chairman of Alphabet
“Leading authority on strategy”
Financial Times
“He has influenced more executives
and nations, than any other business thinker”
Sam PalmisanoCEO of IBM
“The futurists of our century”
CNBC
“Nobel laureates of the Knowledge Award for intellectual achievement and knowledge sharing”
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Knowledge Award
“Honorary Professor Doctorate for the evolution of mainstream Strategy Management thinking”
Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
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