Ethan Rouen
About Ethan Rouen
Ethan Rouen is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he has worked since 2023. He has an extensive background in journalism and academia, having previously held positions at Columbia University and various publications.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Ethan Rouen serves as an Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He began this role in 2023 and has been involved in teaching and research within the institution. His focus includes integrating financial, social, and environmental performance into business education.
Previous Experience at Columbia University
Prior to his current role, Rouen worked at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism as an Adjunct Professor for one month in 2011. He also held the position of Manager of Communications at Columbia University from 2011 to 2012. His academic background includes studying at Columbia Business School, where he earned both an MBA and a Ph.D. in Accounting.
Professional Background in Journalism
Ethan Rouen has a diverse background in journalism. He worked as a Police Reporter for The Day from 2004 to 2006 and for The New York Daily News from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he contributed to various publications, including American Way Magazine and Fortune Magazine, from 2007 to 2014.
Contributions to Impact-Weighted Accounts Project
Rouen co-chaired the Impact-Weighted Accounts Project, which focused on developing financial accounts that reflect a company's financial, social, and environmental performance. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding of a company's overall impact beyond traditional financial metrics.
Educational Background
Ethan Rouen completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at Columbia Business School, where he achieved an MBA from 2009 to 2011 and a Ph.D. in Accounting from 2012 to 2017.