Gabe Handel
About Gabe Handel
Gabe Handel serves as the Assistant Dean for Administrative and Educational Affairs at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in various roles at Harvard, including governance positions with the Harvard Innovation Lab and the Advanced Leadership Initiative.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Gabe Handel serves as the Assistant Dean for Administrative and Educational Affairs at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the institution for over nine years in the Greater Boston Area. In this role, he oversees various administrative and educational initiatives, ensuring the smooth operation of programs and services that support the academic mission of the school.
Previous Positions at Harvard Business School
Gabe Handel has held multiple positions at Harvard Business School prior to his current role. He worked as the Assistant Director of Technology & Planning from 2000 to 2001, followed by roles as Director of MBA Technology Operations from 2004 to 2006, and Director of MBA Technology & Operations from 2006 to 2010. He also served as Managing Director in the Dean's Office from 2010 to 2015 and as Associate Director of MBA Program Operations from 2001 to 2004.
Education and Professional Development
Gabe Handel studied at Harvard Business School, where he completed the DIS program in 2002 and participated in the PLD program in 2008-2009 and again in 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College-Hartford, which he obtained from 1991 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive career in administrative and educational affairs.
Governance Roles and Initiatives
Gabe Handel holds governance roles with the Harvard Innovation Lab and the Advanced Leadership Initiative. He is actively involved in major events and convening initiatives at Harvard Business School, including Commencement and DIALOGUE. Additionally, he participated in the launch planning of the D^3 Institute and Campus Framework planning, demonstrating his commitment to innovation and strategic development.
Involvement in Task Forces and Committees
Gabe Handel has participated in various task forces and committees at Harvard Business School. He co-chaired the HBS COVID response core team and was involved in the Digital Transformation task force. He also serves on the MBA Student Investment Fund Advisory Board, the Arts & Artifacts Collection Advisory group, the HBS Tech Board, and the Harvard University Electronic Communications Policy Oversight Committee.