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Born on May 23, 1947, Michael Porter is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Public records list Michael Porter as an economist, mechanical engineer and military flight engineer. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Princeton University. Recorded honors include Adam Smith Award (1996), Saint George's Cross (1998), Honorary Doctor of Stockholm University of Economics (1989) and 2 more.
My Take
What I admire most about Michael Porter is his rare talent for turning messy reality into tools people can actually use. The five forces framework looks almost obvious now, which is exactly the mark of a great idea, it reorganized how a generation of managers and students see competition. Born in Ann Arbor and rooted at Harvard, he could have stayed a pure theorist, yet he kept pushing strategy into practice, even into social impact work. To me he is less a guru than a careful engineer of ideas, and that earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Porter
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ポーター
- Reading
- まいける・ぽーたー
- Born
- May 23, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- economist / mechanical engineer / military flight engineer / university teacher
2. Background
- University
- Princeton University
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Adam Smith Award
- 1998 Saint George's Cross
- 1989 Honorary Doctor of Stockholm University of Economics
- 2006 honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland
- honorary degree of HEC Paris
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Porter's five forces analysis | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Porter born?
Born May 23, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Michael Porter from?
Michael Porter is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
What does Michael Porter do?
Michael Porter works as economist, mechanical engineer, military flight engineer, university teacher.
What is Michael Porter known for?
Notable works include Porter's five forces analysis.
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