Irish writer and philosopher Charles Handy dies at 92 in London

irishtimes.com

Irish writer and philosopher Charles Handy has died at the age of 92 at his home in London. His son confirmed the news. Handy was known for predicting corporate trends, including the concept of the "shamrock organization" and the rise of the gig economy. Born in County Kildare, Handy studied at Oxford and worked for Shell before becoming a prominent management thinker at the London Business School. He authored several influential books, selling over two million copies worldwide. Handy is survived by his son Scott, daughter Kate, two sisters, and four grandchildren. His wife, Elizabeth, died in a car accident in 2018.


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