Global Innovator

HESHAM HAFEZ, PhD is a businessman and entrepreneur who has lived,worked, and studied around the world in diverse societies ranging from Egypt toAustria, Dubai, Malaysia, and China. A graduate of Harvard Business School’sOwner- President Management Program, he speaks to audiences of business andpolitical leaders in multiple countries. KENNETH LIPARTITO, PhD is an author and editor of seven books,is Professor of History at Florida International University in Miami andpresident of The Business History Group (businesshistorygroup.com). His award-winningwritings include A History of the Kennedy Space Center and CorporateResponsibility: The American Experience. He has lectured around the world andis a member of the Innovation, Equity, and the Future of Prosperity team at theCanadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). PATRICIA WATSON, PhD is a historian with expertise in popularhistory, medical history, family history, and oral history who works acrossmany different media platforms, including illustrated books, exhibits, videos,and websites. Among her books are The Front Line in the War Against HIV/AIDS: CaseStudies from the African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships; Henry Schein: AHistory of Success; Building Values and Traditions: One Hundred Years ofCoopers & Lybrand; Crane: 150 Years Together.

“The book acts as the guide into the rich history ofinnovation, spanning a massive 5,000 years; from the ancient Egyptians, to themodern world. Having Dr. Hafez’s own life story woven into the history adds avery necessary touch of humanity and we understand that he embodies what itmeans to be a successful innovator. Most notably we realize that contrary tothe societal narrative, religion is not always the enemy of innovation.” DR. MOHAMED REDA AWAD, Author of The Makers of the Islamic Civilization MedProfessor, Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar University Egypt “This book providesa historical perspective on the role of innovation in defining howorganizations survive—and thrive—in good times and bad. This perspective isimportant for business leaders who are innovating through crises today.” LYNDA M. APPLEGATE, BakerFoundation Professor, Harvard Business School “This remarkableblend of global business experience, history, and economic analysis gives usnew insights into the vital process of innovation. It should be requiredreading for all students and scholars with an interest in the past, present,and future of capitalism.” LOUIS GALAMBOS, Research Professor in Business andEconomic History, Johns Hopkins University “Like The Riseand Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy and Sapiens by YuvalNoah Harari, this well paced book got me thinking about what happens next, howgovernments can help, how this informs public policy and how we can apply theselessons at Dow Jones.” MARK RILEY, GM, Innovation & Corporate Venturesat Dow Jones “This book provides unique insights into innovation given theauthors’ diverse back­grounds. Blended with Dr. Hafez’s experience as anentrepreneur working with people and businesses in a multicultural world, thisis a refreshing look at an important topic.” MUHAMMAD BIN IBRAHIM, the 8th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia and AdjunctProfessor at International Islamic University Malaysia “A thoughtful lookat how leaders can build an innovation culture to keep business grow­ing, andpeople motivated. The best thing about this book is the use of real lifeexamples of big players and how they lost their edge because of missinginnovation culture.” ENG. MOHAMMED AL MOWKLEY, Deputy Minister, Water Services, CEO,National Water Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia