Rich Bryden
About Rich Bryden
Rich Bryden serves as the Director of Information Products at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness at Harvard Business School, where he leads data analysis and collaborates with Professor Michael E. Porter. He has a background in finance and engineering, having previously worked at Deloitte Consulting, JP Morgan, and Bloomberg.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Rich Bryden serves as the Director of Information Products at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2002, contributing to the development of data resources related to economic development and industry clusters. In his role, he leads data analysis for the Institute's research and teaching publications, employing tools such as R and Tableau to derive insights.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Consulting
Prior to his current role, Bryden worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Associate in the Financial Services Strategy Practice. His tenure lasted for 11 months in 2001, where he engaged in strategic consulting for financial services clients, leveraging his analytical skills and industry knowledge.
Educational Background
Rich Bryden earned his M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Analytical Finance, Economics, and Econometrics from 1998 to 2001. He also holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University, completing his studies there from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic work.
Research Contributions and Projects
Bryden has played a significant role in the design and launch of Harvard's Cluster Mapping Project, which is supported by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Agency. He has also been the lead data analyst for key publications, including 'Competitiveness in U.S. Rural Regions: Learning and Research Agenda' and 'Competitiveness at the Crossroads: Choosing the Future Direction of the Russian Economy.'
Collaboration with Michael E. Porter
In his current position, Bryden collaborates closely with Professor Michael E. Porter on various research initiatives. This partnership focuses on the development of data resources that support economic development and the analysis of industry clusters, contributing to the Institute's mission of enhancing competitiveness.