Henrik von Scheel

Prof. Henrik von Scheel

Best known as the originator of the 4th Industrial Revolution and digital themes of today.

With over 20 years of expertise as a project manager in executive roles, he has shaped corporate strategies, manage profit & loss and empowered teams to deliver results.

Managing Director at the Institute of Strategic Intelligence, that provides the trends, report and content for the World Economic Forum.

Professor of Strategy Management with 20 years dedicated to strategy and futures research. His work is applied to over 24 national economies, influencing GDP growth, triggering global themes, set industry standards that has shaped the performance of 23% of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 list.

He is a sought-after speaker and advisor on the toughest issues in business today.

Impact

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.

Godfather of the 4th Industrial Revolution
In 2011, Prof von Scheel coined the term 4th Industrial Revolution, as one of the masterminds and driving forces 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 defining the high-tech strategy for Germany.

The final concept of “Industry 4.0” was announced April 2013 as an inter-ministerial innovation policy initiative. Prof von Scheel announced that the Industry 4.0 will emerge in 8 evolutionary stages, propelled by 77 megatrends.

Board Experience

• June 09 – present
  • Chairman of the 4th Industrial Revolution – World Economic Forum
• May 22 – Feb 24
  • Advisory Council Member – European Union Artificial Intelligence Act
• Feb 18 – Mar 24
  • Advisory Board Member – European Union Climate Change Council
• Mar 11 – Dec 17
  • Advisory Board Member for Google EMEA – Alphabet Inc
• Jan 11 – April 13
  • Advisory Group Member (Industry 4.0 originator) – Federal Ministry of Education & Research, Germany
• Mar 08 – Mar 10
  • Advisory Council Member (Digital Initiator) – Federal Ministry of Economics & Technology, Germany

Awards

“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