C. Fritz Foley
About C. Fritz Foley
C. Fritz Foley is the André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he has served as Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Financial Planning since 2018. His research focuses on finance, social responsibility in the informal economy, and the effects of globalization on multinational enterprises.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
C. Fritz Foley serves as the André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2013. In addition to his professorship, he has been the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Financial Planning since 2018. In this role, he oversees financial strategies and planning initiatives within the institution, contributing to the school's long-term financial health and strategic direction.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Prior to his current roles, C. Fritz Foley held several positions at Harvard Business School. He was an Assistant Professor from 2004 to 2007, then advanced to Associate Professor from 2007 to 2012. He briefly served as a Professor from 2012 to 2013 before assuming his current professorship. His tenure at Harvard has involved significant contributions to the academic community and research initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
C. Fritz Foley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University. He furthered his education at Harvard University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Business Economics. His academic training has laid a strong foundation for his research and teaching in finance and business administration.
Research Contributions
Foley's research focuses on finance and social responsibility, particularly in the context of the informal economy. He has examined the effects of globalization on multinational enterprises and the impact of immigrant innovators on the global activities of U.S. firms. His work also explores the role of ethnic innovation in the activities of U.S. multinational firms, contributing to a deeper understanding of these complex dynamics.
Experience Outside Harvard Business School
In addition to his academic roles, C. Fritz Foley served as an Independent Director at ALLIED MINDS PLC from 2018 to 2019. This experience provided him with insights into corporate governance and strategic decision-making in the business sector.