Dr. Scott J. Edgett is internationally recognized for his expertise in new product development and portfolio management. He is a highly skilled consultant and in-demand speaker, having given keynote addresses, conducted executive seminars and consulted with companies in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Japan. He has spent more than a dozen years researching and observing best practices in product innovation, he has co-authored five books, and published more than 60 academic articles and papers. Dr. Edgett is Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, with Dr. Cooper, of the Product Development Institute, Inc.