Rupal Gadhia
About Rupal Gadhia
Rupal Gadhia serves as the Managing Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard Business School, bringing extensive experience in brand strategy and marketing from previous roles at companies such as Genpact and SharkNinja.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Rupal Gadhia serves as the Managing Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard Business School. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the admissions process and managing financial aid programs. She has been in this position since 2023, contributing her extensive experience in strategy and operations to enhance the admissions framework.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Brand Strategy
Prior to her current role, Rupal Gadhia held various senior positions in marketing and brand strategy. She worked as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing for Robots at SharkNinja from 2022 to 2023. Before that, she was the Senior Director of Brand Strategy at Interbrand from 2013 to 2017 and served as Vice President of Brand & Digital Marketing at Genpact from 2017 to 2022.
Educational Background
Rupal Gadhia earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering from Kettering University, where she studied from 1996 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in business strategy and management.
Career Progression and Roles
Rupal Gadhia's career includes diverse roles in brand management and corporate strategy. She began her career at Sara Lee as an Associate Brand Manager and later worked at Campbell Soup Company as a Senior Associate Brand Manager. She also held positions at Booz & Company and The Brand Union, where she was the Executive Director of Strategy & Research. Her career reflects a consistent focus on brand development and strategic leadership.
Professional Affiliations
Rupal Gadhia was a member of Chief, an organization dedicated to supporting women in executive roles, from 2021 to 2023. This involvement highlights her commitment to leadership and professional development within the business community.