Henrik von Scheel: The Godfather Of The 4th Industrial Revolution On Life, Love, And Solitude

HeadRoom with Dr. Rod Berger

Dr. Rod Berger takes a deep dive into the 4th Industrial Revolution with the noted futurist who coined the term over a decade ago, Professor Henrik von Scheel. Berger and von Scheel were included in the recently published book out of Dubai, "Voices of the Future." Henrik is best known as the originator (Godfather) of the 4th Industrial Revolution and Digital themes of today. Henrik is a strategist, futurist, and speaker who has evolved the mainstream business thinking and practices today.

His work transcends borders, impacting more than 24 national economies, influencing GDP growth, triggering global themes, and shaping the performance of the fastest-growing companies, i.e., 23% of the Fortune 500. Henrik is a Professor at Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business.

"The most influential management
thinker of our times.”

-H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai

In 2009, Prof Henrik von Scheel and Prof August Wilhelm Scheer, in collaboration with the Advisory Council of the Federal Minister of Economy & Technology, 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. It is one of Europe’s seven flagships—responsible for 5% of GDP, with a market value of €660 billion annually. The “Digital Agenda” evolved into the global digital theme of today.

In 2011, Prof von Scheel foresaw the future and coined the term the 4th Industrial Revolution, becoming one of the masterminds and driving forces behind its inception.

As members of the Advisory Group for the Federal Ministry of Education & Research, Prof. Henrik von Scheel, Prof August Wilhelm Scheer, and Prof Henning Kagermann were tasked to define the high-tech strategy for Germany.

The final “Industry 4.0” was announced in April 2013 as an interministerial innovation policy initiative. Prof von Scheel announced that Industry 4.0 will emerge in eight evolutionary stages, propelled by 77 megatrends.

To learn more about Professor Henrik von Scheel and his work including several books and publications, visit: https://von-scheel.com/publications/