Luis M. Viceira
About Luis M. Viceira
Luis M. Viceira serves as the Senior Associate Dean for HBS Online and Executive Education at Harvard Business School, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. He also holds advisory roles at various institutions and has extensive experience in finance-related research and education.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Luis M. Viceira serves as the George E. Bates Professor at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 1998. He currently holds dual roles as Senior Associate Dean for HBS Online and Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education, positions he has occupied since 2021 and 2017, respectively. In these roles, he is involved in the development of MBA and executive education programs, focusing on creating intellectually rigorous courses that enhance the learning experience.
Professional Experience
Viceira has extensive experience in various advisory and governance roles. He has been an Adviser Council Member at Harness Wealth since 2018 and serves as an Advisor at Norges Bank Investment Management since 2015. He was a Public Governor at FINRA from 2014 to 2019 and has held trustee positions at Belmont Day School and Milton Academy. Additionally, he served as an Advisor at Martingale Asset Management from 2010 to 2019 and was a Trustee at the Financial Accounting Foundation from 2009 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Luis M. Viceira holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Finance from Harvard University, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He also earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Harvard between 1993 and 1995. His foundational education includes a Licenciado in Economics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. His expertise lies in finance-related research, and he actively mentors future academics through the Business Economics doctoral program.
Research and Publications
Viceira has contributed to the academic community through research and publications. He co-authored a case study on the Discerene Group, focusing on long-term public-markets investing. His research interests align with his roles at Harvard Business School, where he emphasizes the importance of rigorous academic inquiry in finance and economics.
Involvement in Educational Institutions
In addition to his roles at Harvard Business School, Viceira has been a trustee at Milton Academy since 2015 and previously served as a trustee at Belmont Day School from 2004 to 2015. His involvement in these educational institutions reflects his commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting educational initiatives.