Heath R.
About Heath R.
Heath R. serves as the Managing Director of IT Talent Management and Support Services at Harvard Business School, where he leads a team that provides technology services to over 17,000 users. He has extensive experience in IT management, having previously held various roles at Fidelity Investments and Harvard Business School.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Heath R. serves as the Managing Director of IT Talent Management and Support Services at Harvard Business School since 2022. In this role, he leads a team that provides technology services to over 17,000 faculty, staff, and learners annually. His responsibilities include delivering high-value audiovisual, desktop, and telecom services that enhance teaching, learning, research, and administration.
Previous Experience at Fidelity Investments
Heath R. has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, where he held multiple roles from 1997 to 2010. His positions included Team Lead & Principal Systems Engineer, Senior Manager of Software Distribution Services, Senior Manager of Desktop Engineering and Automation, and Director of End User Computing. During his tenure, he contributed to various technology initiatives and team leadership efforts.
Educational Background
Heath R. has a robust educational background, having studied at several prestigious institutions. He earned a Master of Liberal Arts in Management from Harvard Extension School and a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior. Additionally, he completed the Authentic Leadership Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education and participated in the IT Leader Development Consortium at Babson College. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business.
Leadership and Talent Management Initiatives
In his current role, Heath R. developed an integrated talent management strategy that emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for over 300 IT staff. This initiative reflects his commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment and enhancing team dynamics within the IT department.
Career Progression and Roles at Harvard Business School
Heath R. has held various positions at Harvard Business School prior to his current role. He served as Managing Director of IT Support Services from 2013 to 2022 and as Director of Technology Services from 2010 to 2013. His career at Harvard has been marked by a focus on improving IT support and services for the academic community.