Raffaella Sadun
About Raffaella Sadun
Raffaella Sadun serves as the Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration and Senior Associate Dean for HBS Publishing at Harvard Business School. She has extensive experience in economics and technology's role in organizations, having held various academic and advisory positions, including Economic Advisor in Italy and Chairperson of the Board at Harvard Business Publishing.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Raffaella Sadun serves as the Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2009, contributing to the academic community for over 15 years. In addition to her professorship, she is the Senior Associate Dean for HBS Publishing, a role she has occupied since 2023. Her responsibilities include overseeing publishing initiatives that align with the school's educational mission.
Experience as Economic Advisor
In 2022, Raffaella Sadun worked as an Economic Advisor at the Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri in Rome, Italy. Her tenure lasted for five months, during which she provided economic insights and advice to governmental officials. This experience added to her expertise in economic policy and its implications for business practices.
Educational Background
Raffaella Sadun has an extensive educational background in economics. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), studying from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, she obtained a Master's degree in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, completing her studies in 2002. This academic foundation supports her research and teaching in business administration.
Research Contributions
Raffaella Sadun has conducted significant research on the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on organizational decision-making and structure. She has collaborated with prominent researchers such as Nicholas Bloom, Luis Garicano, and John Van Reenen. Her empirical studies focus on how technology influences worker autonomy and the overall organization of firms.
Leadership Roles
In addition to her academic roles, Raffaella Sadun holds several leadership positions. Since 2022, she has been the Presidente Comitato Scientifico Indipendente at Fondo per la Repubblica Digitale in Rome. She also serves as the Chairperson of the Board at Harvard Business Publishing, a position she has held since 2023. Furthermore, she is a Board Member at Collegio Carlo Alberto, contributing to the governance and strategic direction of these organizations.