Suraj Srinivasan
About Suraj Srinivasan
Suraj Srinivasan serves as the Chair of the Elective Curriculum for the MBA Program at Harvard Business School and holds multiple leadership roles, including Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee at Harvard Business Publishing. With a strong academic background, he has contributed to research in corporate governance, climate governance, and innovation strategies.
Work at Harvard Business School
Suraj Srinivasan holds multiple positions at Harvard Business School. He serves as the Chair of the Elective Curriculum for the MBA Program since 2023. He previously worked as the Department Chair of the Accounting and Management Unit from 2020 to 2023 and as an Associate Professor from 2008 to 2015. In his current role, he leads initiatives focused on board director programs, including 'Making Corporate Boards More Effective,' 'Preparing to be a Corporate Director,' and 'Accelerating Board Diversity.'
Education and Expertise
Suraj Srinivasan has a robust educational background. He earned a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Harvard Business School, studying from 1999 to 2004. He also holds an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, completed between 1991 and 1993. Earlier, he obtained a BE and M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics, Physics from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 1986 to 1991. His diverse educational experiences contribute to his expertise in business administration, finance, and technology.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Suraj Srinivasan serves as a Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee at Harvard Business Publishing since 2019. Additionally, he is an Advisory Board Member at Newsweek since 2022. His leadership roles involve guiding strategic initiatives and enhancing governance practices within these organizations.
Research and Contributions
Suraj Srinivasan is actively involved in research focusing on climate governance and sustainability. He contributes to faculty research on corporate governance and the impact of globalization on business practices. His work also includes discussions on decarbonization and clean energy, as well as the development of innovation strategies. He participated in a case study analyzing Linde plc's environmental performance.
Professional Experience Prior to Harvard
Before his tenure at Harvard Business School, Suraj Srinivasan worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business from 2004 to 2008. His experience in academia spans over a decade, with significant contributions to teaching and research in business administration.