Carin Isabel Knoop
About Carin Isabel Knoop
Carin Isabel Knoop is an Executive Director at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 1995. She previously led the Global Research Group and has a background in consulting with McKinsey & Company and PwC, along with authoring a book on mental health management in the workplace.
Work at Harvard Business School
Carin Isabel Knoop has served as Executive Director at Harvard Business School since 1995. In this role, she has facilitated the work of overseas research offices and led a team that supports approximately one-third of the school's case study output. This initiative has enabled faculty to generate over 1,800 case studies across more than 80 countries. Previously, she held the position of Director of Research and Development for Executive Education, where she reported directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education.
Education and Expertise
Carin Knoop earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she studied from 1992 to 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government Economics and International Relations from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating summa cum laude from the Plan II Honors Program in 1988. Her educational background supports her expertise in management, human capital sustainability, and mental health in the workplace.
Professional Experience
Before her tenure at Harvard Business School, Carin Knoop worked as a consultant at PwC from 1989 to 1992, focusing on projects in Paris and Eastern/Central Europe, including Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. She briefly served as a consultant at McKinsey & Company in 1993 for three months in the Munich Area, Germany. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in research and development within educational settings.
Publications and Contributions
Carin Knoop authored the book 'Compassionate Management of Mental Health Issues in the Modern Workplace,' published by Springer in 2018. She has also contributed articles on human capital sustainability and mental health in the workplace on Medium. Additionally, she co-authored a case study titled 'Scaling Seven Starling' with Ryan W. Buell, further showcasing her involvement in academic research and practical applications.