Without Prejudice

A Memoir

Tidjane Thiam

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English

William Collins
28 August 2025

Autobiography: business & industry; African history; Political leaders & leadership; International business

In a career that has seen him face coup leaders in his native Ivory Coast and lead some of the most prestigious Western financial institutions, Tidjane Thiam has blazed a trail through African and European politics and business.

After a childhood in tumultuous west and north Africa, Thiam broke barriers in the elitist world of French higher education, becoming one of the first black consultants at McKinsey and Company before entering the Ivorian government. After a coup forced him into exile, he joined the world of finance, where his rise saw him named as CEO of Prudential in London and Credit Suisse in Zurich. Along the way, he was trained and supported by many both in the public and private sector who made his many achievements as a leader possible. However, his rise to prominence as the only African, black and Muslim boss of large Western corporations was also accompanied with disproportionate public and media scrutiny, as well as racism and xenophobia.

A blend of autobiography, business, politics, and personal philosophy, his book offers a unique vantage point on corporate and political life in Africa, Europe, the United States and Asia. In a story that spans from his father’s politically motivated imprisonment to the business principles that took Thiam to the top of global finance, he shares a personal and professional story that is equal parts inspirational and aspirational.

By: Tidjane Thiam
Imprint: William Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780008718787
ISBN 10: 0008718784
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 28 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Both Ivorian and French, Tidjane Thiam was for 11 years CEO of Fortune 500 companies - Prudential PLC for 6 years and Credit Suisse for 5. In the 1990s, he spent six years in his native Cote d'Ivoire in cabinet level positions. Tidjane Thiam is a graduate from Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole des Mines de Paris and Insead. Tidjane Thiam is a Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur.

Reviews for Without Prejudice: A Memoir

'Compelling … His book is enlightening on some of the key events of the 2008 financial crisis and the years since, but it is also good on a spread of topics from African history to development economics' FINANCIAL TIMES