Professor Edward D. Hess has spend more than 30 years in the business world, starting with his career at Atlantic Richfield Corporation.  During his business career he has been a senior executive at Warburg Paribas Backer, Boettcher & Company, the Robert M. Bass Group and Arthur Andersen.  Ed is the author of nine book, over 60 practitioner articles, and over 60 Darden cases, dealing with growth systems, managing growth and growth strategies.  Ed’s current research focuses on the challenges of managing private company growth and building lasting organizations.

 “The Physics of Business Growth – Mindsets, Systems, and Processes” helps readers to understand how to create growth in today’s business world.  The book providers a roadmap and practical tools to influence growth, and guiding tomorrow’s growth leaders.