World Authority on Competitiveness
Success in the New World of Competitiveness
The Implications for Nations, Companies and People.
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The Implications for Nations, Companies and People.
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Stephane Garelli is a world authority on the competitiveness of nations and enterprises. He has pioneered research and theory in this field. Professor Emeritus at IMD (Institute of Management Development) Lausanne, where he continues to teach, he has founded the World Competitiveness Center. He is also Professor Emeritus of World Competitiveness and Strategy at the University of Lausanne.
Stephane Garelli was managing director of the World Economic Forum and the Davos Annual Meetings, the world's most important annual gathering of business and government leaders.
He was also Chairman of the Board of the FF Sandoz Financial and Banking Holding and a member of the Board of Directors of the Banque Edouard Constant. For 15 years, he served as Chairman of Le Temps, the leading French-language newspaper in Switzerland, and is a shareholder.
Stephane Garelli is a member of the International Olympic Commission on Sustainability and Legacy chaired by Prince Albert of Monaco. He is also a member of several international institutions and boards, and continues to advise governments.
He was also elected a member of the Constitutional Assembly of his local state of Vaud, Switzerland, from 1999 to 2002.
He has published two best-selling books: "Top Class Competitors - How Nations, Firms, and Individuals Succeed in the New World of Competitiveness" with Wiley and "Are You a Tiger, a Cat or a Dinosaur?", available on Amazon.
His latest book: "World Competitiveness – Rewriting the Rules of Global Prosperity", published with Wiley (October 2025).
The New Rules of World Competitiveness in 2026, and Beyond
The economy remains global, but business rules no longer do. We are witnessing a clash of economic systems and the subjugation of economic decisions by major political powers.
The proliferation of tariffs creates confusion among customs authorities, along trade routes, and in financial flows — translating into increased costs, risks, and delays.
Over the past five years, prices for basic goods have risen by 20 to 30 percent. This high cost of living shapes decisions about whether to trust businesses or governments.
The electrification of the economy is likely the greatest energy transformation of modern times. China produces 2.5 times more electricity than the United States.
The company structure of tomorrow will be hybrid, combining the requirements of clients, employees and governments. If profit remains fundamental, it must be combined with societal goals.
Winners will need to deal with more uncertainty. They should nurture imagination (why not?), energy (why not now?), and commitment (why not me?).
He makes sense of today's global economic and competitiveness landscape better than anyone else. He answers the question "Competitiveness: So what?" for enterprises and individuals.
An exciting speaker who combines content and an entertaining approach to complex issues, supported by his trademark graphics.
When Stéphane Garelli talks about competitiveness, economics is no longer a dismal science!
The latest and most comprehensive exploration of how the rules of global prosperity are being rewritten in a fractured world economy.
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How nations, firms and individuals succeed in the new world of competitiveness — the definitive guide to competitive advantage.
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100 questions about how competitiveness influences your life. Published in several languages.
View on AmazonWhether you're organizing a corporate conference, an industry summit, or a private board meeting, Stéphane delivers insights that challenge thinking and inspire action.