A fascinating account of a business executive’s life of travel and adventure around the world- Many are indebted to him for his valuable wisdom, enterprise and committnent-
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About The Book

Around the World
in 80 Years

Peter Felix’s life has been one packed full of travel and adventure, as he pursued a career around the world. From his early post-student Voluntary Service Overseas role in East Pakistan to his incident-packed tour of Vietnam while war was raging, to living in Hong Kong, the UK, United States, France and Algeria, Peter has traveled extensively as he forged a career in commerce and non-profit organisations.

Surviving 9/11 and a world of other experience

Among his catalog of experiences are many he will never forget … not least the events of September 11, 2001.

Shortly before the terrible day that saw two planes crash into the Twin Towers, killing more than 2,000 people, Peter and June had moved with their young son, Max, to New York from Hong Kong where they had lived for four years. While June pressed ahead with the latest challenge in a fast tack career in financial services, Peter took up the running of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, the professional body for ‘headhunters’ which he turned into a global organisation, even developing an on line service ‘BlueSteps’ for senior executives to connect with executive search firms, which predated LinkedIn. In his spare time he also became president of the St. George’s Society of New York, a charity established in 1770 to help British and Commonwealth citizens in the New York area who had fallen on hard times.

Few people can forget the horror of watching 9/11 unfold on their television sets. But for Peter, the events were far more deeply personal—June had been invited to a seminar in the Windows on The World restaurant at the top of the North Tower that morning, and although she had mercifully declined, she was in her office to see the second plane fly between the tall buildings of Wall Street.

About The Book

Around the World
in 80 Years

Around the World in 80 Years is a true story about the life of Peter Felix, who spent much of his life living and working in different parts of the world. This book is not just about his personal journey, but also about the many changes the world has gone through over the past 80 years.

Peter was born in England during the final days of World War II. His father was a Jewish-German refugee who escaped the Nazis and started a new life in London. Peter’s childhood was shaped by stories of survival, cultural differences, and the rebuilding of life after the war. From early on, he knew that his family’s story was connected to something much bigger.

In his twenties, Peter volunteered with a program that sent young people overseas to help in developing countries. He was sent to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), where he lived in villages and worked on family planning and rural development projects. These experiences had a big impact on him and helped shape his future.

Over the years, Peter’s career took him to many different places. He studied at a top business school in France and worked in big cities like Paris, New York, Hong Kong, and London. He worked in business, recruitment, and international organizations, meeting people from all walks of life and learning how different cultures and systems work.

The book also talks about important world events that happened during Peter’s lifetime, like wars, political changes, and the growth of technology. He shares how these events affected not just the world, but also his own life and the lives of the people around him.

What makes this book special is the way Peter shares his stories. He writes with warmth, honesty, and humor. Whether he’s talking about his school days, working in far-off places, or learning important life lessons, he tells his story in a way that is easy to understand and enjoyable to read.

Around the World in 80 Years is perfect for people who enjoy real-life stories, learning about different countries, and hearing how one person’s life can connect with history. It’s a mix of travel, personal memories, and reflections on how the world has changed.

This book reminds us of the value of being open to new experiences, learning from others, and staying curious about the world. Peter’s journey is one of adventure, growth, and hope — and now he shares it with all of us.

About The Book

Around the World
in 80 Years

I was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on April 30 (Walpurgisnacht) 1944, one year exactly before Hitler’s suicide in a Berlin bunker. Thus, the Second World War was always a marker in my perception of the world and a reference point for the peaceful lives that we were subsequently able to live as I grew up in post-war London. Only five years previously, my father, Albert (known as ‘Albie’), a Jewish-German citizen, had managed to escape Nazi persecution at the last moment in early 1939 (partly at the urgent suggestion of a friend who had joined the Gestapo), and make his way penniless to England via Sweden, sponsored by his first cousin Ferry Pilzer and his Swedish wife, Brita. Ferry himself had moved to England from Vienna in the early 1930s. My father met my mother, Margaret, an English non-Jewish girl, I

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About The Author

Peter Felix has spent his life exploring the world and working across cultures, countries, and careers. Born in post-war London to a Jewish-German refugee father and an English mother, Peter grew up with a deep appreciation for history, resilience, and the importance of global understanding.

After studying in the UK, he began his journey overseas through Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), working in East Pakistan on rural development and family planning programs. This experience sparked a lifelong passion for international work and public service. He later studied at the prestigious INSEAD business school in France and went on to build a successful global career in executive search, leadership consulting, and international business.

Peter’s professional path took him to some of the world’s most exciting cities, including Paris, New York, Hong Kong, and London. Along the way, he worked with business leaders, policymakers, and professionals from all over the world, helping to build strong organizations and global connections.

About The Author

Peter Felix

Born and brought up in the United Kingdom, Peter Felix lived in the United States, Bangla Desh, Algeria, France and Hong Kong during his career and travelled to more than 80 countries.He received his BA in Social Studies and Law from Exeter University and MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.After graduating from Exeter Peter served with Voluntary Service Overseas in East Pakistan (now Bangla Desh) where he ran a rural publicity programme for the Academy for Rural Development in Comilla publicising their family planning, agricultural development, education and women’s emancipation programs. A unique opportunity to become involved in a project with immense impact on rural life in the nation. On completing his service he returned to the UK by continuing eastwards around the world and visiting 23 countries en route.