Susan M. Kahn
About Susan M. Kahn
Susan M. Kahn serves as the Associate Director of Research Administration and Case Services at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in project management and organizational change, having held various leadership roles at Pearson and Houghton Mifflin Company.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Susan M. Kahn serves as the Associate Director of Research Administration and Case Services at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the institution for over six years. In her current role, she focuses on enhancing research administration processes and case services, leveraging her extensive experience in project management and organizational change.
Previous Experience at Pearson
Susan M. Kahn has held multiple roles at Pearson, including Director of Project Management at Pearson Learning Solutions from 2012 to 2014 and Director of Content & Editorial Services at Pearson, Higher Education Services and Delivery, North America from 2015 to 2016. She also served as Communication Lead in the same division for one year. Her tenure at Pearson encompassed various responsibilities that contributed to her expertise in project management and content development.
Background in Publishing and Education
Susan M. Kahn has a background in publishing and education, having worked at Houghton Mifflin Company in various roles, including Development Manager and Associate Sponsoring Editor from 2002 to 2005. Her experience in these positions provided her with a solid foundation in editorial services and project management within the educational publishing sector.
Educational Qualifications
Susan M. Kahn studied at Vassar College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Additionally, she attended the University of Denver, where she completed the Publishing Institute. Her educational background supports her professional expertise in project management and operational efficiency.
Expertise in Change Management and Operational Efficiency
Susan M. Kahn is experienced in leading organizational change and managing change processes effectively. She has a strong commitment to excellence and focuses on quality in project management and team leadership. Known for her pragmatic problem-solving and data-driven decision-making abilities, she has successfully analyzed processes and implemented improvements to enhance operational efficiencies.