Fritz Foley
About Fritz Foley
Fritz Foley serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Financial Planning at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2018. He has an extensive academic background, including roles as a professor and researcher focusing on the influence of immigrant innovators on U.S. firms.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Fritz Foley serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Financial Planning at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the institution's financial strategy and planning initiatives. In addition to his administrative role, he is also the André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration, a title he has held since 2013. His dual roles enable him to influence both academic and operational aspects of the school.
Previous Academic Positions
Fritz Foley has an extensive academic background, having worked at Harvard Business School in various capacities. He was an Associate Professor from 2007 to 2012 and later served as a Professor for one year from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School from 2004 to 2007. Prior to his tenure at Harvard, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business from 2002 to 2004.
Educational Background
Fritz Foley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University. He furthered his education at Harvard University, where he earned a Ph.D. in Business Economics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in business administration.
Research Focus and Contributions
Fritz Foley's research primarily examines the impact of immigrant innovators on the global activities of U.S. firms. He has co-authored a paper that explores the relationship between ethnic innovation and the activities of U.S. multinational firms. His work contributes to the understanding of how diverse backgrounds influence business practices and innovation.
Experience in Corporate Governance
In addition to his academic roles, Fritz Foley served as an Independent Director at ALLIED MINDS PLC from 2018 to 2019. This position allowed him to apply his expertise in financial planning and business strategy within a corporate governance context, enhancing his understanding of the intersection between academia and industry.