Richard Stewart
About Richard Stewart
Richard Stewart is the Senior Director of Facilities at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in facilities management, having previously worked at Simmons College, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and The Shaw Group.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Richard Stewart serves as the Senior Director of Facilities at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the management and operations of the facilities, ensuring they meet the needs of the institution. His extensive experience in facilities management contributes to the effective functioning of the campus.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Before his current position, Richard Stewart worked at Harvard Business School as the Director of Facilities from 2018 to 2021. He also served as the Associate Director of Facilities from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Harvard Business School has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the institution's facilities needs.
Educational Background in Engineering
Richard Stewart studied at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Facilities Engineering. His studies focused on energy management and facilities engineering, which laid the foundation for his career in facilities management. He attended the academy from 2005 to 2009.
Early Career and Internships
Richard Stewart began his career with various internships in engineering and facilities management. He worked as an Engineering Intern at Children's Hospital Boston from 2005 to 2007 and completed an internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2008. Additionally, he held a project manager internship at AstraZeneca R&D for 11 months in 2008.
Work Experience Prior to Harvard Business School
Before joining Harvard Business School, Richard Stewart worked at Simmons College as the Buildings and Grounds Facilities Manager from 2012 to 2016. He also held positions at The Shaw Group as a Mechanical Engineer in the Nuclear Power Division from 2009 to 2012 and as an Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds at Simmons College in 2016.