Hachette New Zealand to publish new book from Sir Alex Ferguson in October 2015

Press Release

Hodder & Stoughton have acquired an inspirational new book about leadership from the most successful British football manager of all time – Sir Alex Ferguson.

Leading, which is co-written by the investor and author Sir Michael Moritz, will investigate Sir Alex’s 38 record-breaking years of management – first in Scotland and then, of course, at Manchester United – to reveal the key tools he used to deliver sustained success on and off the field. From tactics to teamwork, from hiring to firing, from dealing with the boardroom to responding to failure, the book will analyse the pivotal leadership decisions of an astonishing career.

Alongside these stories, Sir Alex’s friend the author and successful businessman Michael Moritz draws out the wider lessons of how great leadership can create long-term, transformational success.

Leading is a refreshing, inspiring and straight-talking business book – packed full of leadership lessons that can be applied far beyond the football pitch.

CEO of Hodder & Stoughton, Jamie Hodder-Williams, acquired UK & Commonwealth Rights in a major deal from David Gernert and Chris Parris-Lamb at the Gernert Company in New York. Nick Davies and Roddy Bloomfield will co-edit and Hodder & Stoughton will publish on 8th October 2015.

Sir Alex Ferguson said: ‘Since stepping into retirement I have had the opportunity to reflect on my time as a football manager, and to consider the reasons behind my success through personal recollections, conversations with Mike Moritz and my role at Harvard Business School. It has been a new experience for me to be looking into the past rather than planning for the future, but one that I have found enjoyable and rewarding.’

Jamie Hodder-Williams said: ‘Sir Alex Ferguson is an inspirational leader, and millions across the world want to know the secrets of his success. My Autobiography, which we published in 2013, became the biggest selling  non-fiction hardback since records began. For this new book Leading, Sir Alex has collaborated with one of the most successful investors of recent times, Sir Michael Moritz, and together, they have written a hugely entertaining book, packed with footballing anecdotes that illuminate Sir Alex's leadership style. We are thrilled to be working with Sir Alex again.’