John Macomber
About John Macomber
John Macomber is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, focusing on sustainable urban development and infrastructure. He has extensive experience in business management and has held various leadership roles, including Chairman and CEO of the George B H Macomber Company.
Work at Harvard Business School
John Macomber has served as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School since 2007. He teaches courses focused on urban development and infrastructure, including 'Sustainable Cities and Resilient Infrastructure' and 'Immersive Field Course Africa: Building Cities.' Macomber leads executive programs such as 'Real Estate Management' and is actively involved in initiatives related to business and the environment. He also serves as the Faculty Chair of the HBS Africa Research Center, contributing to research and education on African urbanization and development.
Education and Expertise
John Macomber studied at Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA in Business Administration and Management from 1981 to 1983. He also holds a BA cum laude in Mathematics in the Social Sciences from Dartmouth College, which he attended from 1973 to 1978. His educational background supports his expertise in real estate, urban planning, and sustainable infrastructure, allowing him to engage in various academic and professional initiatives.
Background
Before his tenure at Harvard Business School, John Macomber held several significant positions in various organizations. He worked as a Director at Boston Private Bank from 2007 to 2011 and was a Partner at Nordblom Company for 21 years, from 1997 to 2018. Macomber also served as Director at Vela Systems, Inc. from 2004 to 2012. His early career included a role as an athlete with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association in 1975-1976.
Achievements
John Macomber has contributed to the field of business and academia through various roles and initiatives. He has written an article titled 'Should a Family Business Accept a Returning Daughter’s Radical Proposal?' published in the Harvard Business Review. He has served on the boards of Mount Auburn Hospital and the WGBH Educational Foundation. Additionally, he has been involved in the Business and Environment Initiative and Social Enterprise Initiatives at Harvard Business School, focusing on sustainable practices in business.