Making a difference : how one New Zealander created a global business, and his thoughts on the country's direction

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. 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 with regard to 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. In addition, it covers some of Owen's ideas as to 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. "From humble beginnings in New Zealand Owen Glenn built up a highly successful global business empire, and now he is concentrating on using his wealth to deliver significant philanthropic benefits here and overseas. This memoir gives insight into Owen's business philosophies and commercial strategies, especially with regard to international business expansion and success. It also decribes how Owen is now using his considerable energies to contribute to the world in a philanthropic sense. In addition, it covers Owen's ideas as to the best way forward for New Zealand Inc."--Publisher's information "From humble beginnings in New Zealand Owen Glenn built up a highly successful global business empire, and now he is concentrating on using his wealth to deliver significant philanthropic benefits here and overseas. This ... memoir gives insight into Owen's business philosophies and commercial strategies, especially international business expansion and success. It also decribes how Owen is now using his considerable energies to contribute to the world in a philanthropic sense. In addition, it covers Owen's ideas as to the best way forward for New Zealand"--Back cover Owen Glenn ; With Michael Larsen. Originally Published: 2012.