Prof. Nitin Nohria to become Harvard's next dean
Indian born professor and IIT-Alumnus, Prof. Nitin Nohria is all set to become the next dean of Harvard University. He currently is the professor of business administration at Harvard Business School (HBS). On July 01, 2010, Prof. Nohria will become the 10[sup]th[/sup] dean of Harvard.
He is the first Indian and first non-white professor of BA at HBS. Prof. Nohria will replace Prof. Jay Light who announced his retirement plans in December 2009.
“I am grateful to President Faust for this opportunity, and I feel humbled and privileged to follow many outstanding deans, including Jay Light,†Nohria said. “I feel a profound sense of responsibility for continuing Harvard Business School’s proud legacy of groundbreaking ideas and transformational educational experiences. With business education at an inflection point, we must strive to equip future leaders with the competence and character to address emerging global business and social challenges. As we enter our second century, I look forward to working with the School’s faculty, staff, students, and alumni to forge a vision for Harvard Business School that will enable it to remain a beacon for business education for the next 100 years.â€
About Prof Nohria: Prof. Nohria obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay in 1984. His interests include theory and practice of leadership, the study of human motivation, the analysis of management practices critical to corporate success, and the strategic and organizational challenges of globalization. Prof. Nohria is also the co-author/editor of 16 books.
Source: Nitin Nohria named next dean of Harvard Business School – Harvard Gazette
He is the first Indian and first non-white professor of BA at HBS. Prof. Nohria will replace Prof. Jay Light who announced his retirement plans in December 2009.
“I am grateful to President Faust for this opportunity, and I feel humbled and privileged to follow many outstanding deans, including Jay Light,†Nohria said. “I feel a profound sense of responsibility for continuing Harvard Business School’s proud legacy of groundbreaking ideas and transformational educational experiences. With business education at an inflection point, we must strive to equip future leaders with the competence and character to address emerging global business and social challenges. As we enter our second century, I look forward to working with the School’s faculty, staff, students, and alumni to forge a vision for Harvard Business School that will enable it to remain a beacon for business education for the next 100 years.â€
About Prof Nohria: Prof. Nohria obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay in 1984. His interests include theory and practice of leadership, the study of human motivation, the analysis of management practices critical to corporate success, and the strategic and organizational challenges of globalization. Prof. Nohria is also the co-author/editor of 16 books.
Source: Nitin Nohria named next dean of Harvard Business School – Harvard Gazette
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