About Keith J Norman
Born to professional middle-class parents in the UK and forced to take on the mantle of adulthood at an early age during the turbulent years of World War II, Keith Norman developed an independent spirit and an inner drive that served him well throughout his business career. Happy was his only nickname given by his army peers that carried him through a life full of attainment, danger, integrity and never-ending curiosity about what lay around the corner.
Degrees from London, Cornell and Harvard served as a strong foundation, enabled Keith to achieve so much as a tireless entrepreneur and contributed by generously sharing his vision, skills and experience. His bold optimism and unrelenting energy took him around the world from positions of authority (UKAEA/World Bank-IFC) to the most adventurous and speculative enterprises and in the company of colourful characters, many of whom became friends, or partners.
Despite ups and downs and several fortunes gained and lost along the way, Keith's confidence in his abilities never wavered, and he was always ready to tackle the next opportunity. The projects he was involved ranged from engineering to finance, banking to turtle farming, mining to wine clubs, setting up retail franchise to prop- erty development.
Keith's current challenge is to continue writing a 'no holds barred' account of his extraordinary life Prone to self-reflection, Keith analyses the inner reasons for the course his life had taken, both in business and in his own personal decisions.
Anyone who studies contemporary history or those who aspire to succeed in life without selling out their values and dreams should read this book which is far from over....
Degrees from London, Cornell and Harvard served as a strong foundation, enabled Keith to achieve so much as a tireless entrepreneur and contributed by generously sharing his vision, skills and experience. His bold optimism and unrelenting energy took him around the world from positions of authority (UKAEA/World Bank-IFC) to the most adventurous and speculative enterprises and in the company of colourful characters, many of whom became friends, or partners.
Despite ups and downs and several fortunes gained and lost along the way, Keith's confidence in his abilities never wavered, and he was always ready to tackle the next opportunity. The projects he was involved ranged from engineering to finance, banking to turtle farming, mining to wine clubs, setting up retail franchise to prop- erty development.
Keith's current challenge is to continue writing a 'no holds barred' account of his extraordinary life Prone to self-reflection, Keith analyses the inner reasons for the course his life had taken, both in business and in his own personal decisions.
Anyone who studies contemporary history or those who aspire to succeed in life without selling out their values and dreams should read this book which is far from over....
