Making a Difference: How One New Zealander Created a Global Business, and His Thoughts on the Country's Direction
- ISBN-10
- 186979964X
- ISBN-13
- 9781869799649
- Series
- Making a Difference
- Category
- Benefactors
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-07-13
- Authors
- Michael Larsen, Owen Glenn
Description
The story behind Sir Owen Glenn's global business success and major philanthropic contributions. From humble beginnings in New Zealand, Owen Glenn built up a highly successful global business empire and now he is focusing his wealth to deliver significant philanthropic benefits here and overseas. This fascinating memoir gives insight into Owen's business philosophies and commercial strategies, especially regarding international business expansion and success. It also describes how Owen is now using his considerable energies to contribute to the world in a philanthropic sense through the Glenn Family Foundation. In addition, it covers some of his ideas about the best way forward for New Zealand. He is keen to see the country he loves succeed. This is a great read, inspiring and aspirational for every New Zealander.
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