Michael Porter is a leading authority on business strategy and competitiveness. He developed the Five Forces model for industry analysis, which examines how five competitive forces - rivalry, potential new entrants, substitute products, buyer power and supplier power - influence profitability within an industry. The model helps strategic managers understand their industry context and develop a competitive advantage over rivals.

1. MICHAEL PORTER’S FIVE FORCE MODEL

2. About Michael PorterB.S.E. with high honors in aerospace and mechanical engineering

3. M.B.A. with high distinction from the Harvard Business School and Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University

4. Author of 18 books and numerous articles (Competitive Strategy, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Advantage of Nations, and On Competition)

5. Six-time winner of the McKinsey Award for the best Harvard Business Review article of the year

6. Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business SchoolBorn: 1947 (age 62–63)Occupation: Author, Management Consultant

7. …contdLeading authority on company strategy and the competitiveness of nations and regions. Michael Porter’s work is recognized in many governments, corporations and academic circles globally.

8. An advisor to business, government, and the social sector. He has served as strategy advisor to numerous leading U.S. and international companies

9. Serves on two public boards of directors

10. Plays an active role in U.S. economic policy and has led national economic strategy programs in numerous countries