About the Author

Globally recognized as an authority on leading in Fast-Growth and Emerging Markets, Dr. Tommy Weir is an author, renowned speaker, CEO Coach, and advisor on senior executive leadership. He has rare insights through working with over 3,000 CEOs and business leaders from around the world, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to newly established corporations in Asia and the Middle East. He is credited with the breakthrough discovery of Leading and Succeeding in the Emerging Markets, a business approach that assists leaders in making sense of complexity, diversity, ambiguity and youthfulness in first generation corporate societies. This work has now found its way into the core practices of leaders and senior teams across the globe. Dr. Tommy's books include: 10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East, The CEO Shift as well as The Cheeseburger Theory and other leadership observations. With a rich history of leadership development advising governments and corporations on strategic and future-oriented leadership, he has spearheaded the creation of innovative and award-winning leadership programs. His unique experience of working with over 80 nationalities is a welcome breath of fresh air in today's diverse and multicultural work environment. Holding a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University, Dr. Weir is the Founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center (EMLC) and Professor at Hult International Business School. He is the leadership columnist for The National along with his writings being featured in other prominent publications.