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We are—and will remain—an innovation powerhouse. What drives us forward is our people: their creativity, resilience, and courage to lead change. The Talent Advantage captures that spirit, and I’m proud that Merck’s Innospire story is included as a case study. It’s a clear example of how structured support for talent unlocks lasting impact. This book is a required reading for any CEO passionate about developing their people and business.
Belén Garijo | Chair of the Executive Board and CEO, Merck KGaA
In a world where most people mistakenly believe that agentic AI will take over the jobs of humans, in this thought-provoking book Professor Stremersch considers who to invest in, how to build people’s skill sets, and what will yield the highest “human ROI”. I see this as a must-read!
Eric T Bradlow | Associate Dean AI & Analytics, Wharton School
A rare find: a book that combines academic thought leadership with deep insights from working inside real companies. The result is sharp, credible, and incredibly useful. It speaks both to the head and the hands.
Florent Edouard | Global Head of Digital, Sanofi
Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum, it’s powered by people. “The Talent Advantage” offers a practical, experience-driven roadmap to transform ideas into tangible business outcomes. I particularly value its seamless integration of strategic thinking with actionable tools. This book is a valuable resource for any leader dedicated to cultivating innovative talent and empowering teams to thrive, in a fast-paced world of business.
Pascale Wautelet | VP R&D, Avery Dennison
I am happy to have Nefab’s growth journey and focus on innovation and sustainability portrayed in The Talent Advantage. Nefab’s continuous work at embedding purpose into everyday decision-making and securing that talent fuels innovation is well aligned with the main messages of this book.
Per Öhagen | President and CEO, Nefab Group
I’ve seen firsthand how Stefan and his team activate talent across entire organizations. This book distils that experience into a practical, must-read guide for every transformation leader.
Pedro Brandão | Head of Digital Transformation, NOS
In our quest to streamline our innovation process and link it with our goal, we discovered that the journey itself was the real teacher, revealing new strategies for fostering creativity and growth within our company.
David Nowak | Global Engineering Director, Nefab
