Nitin Nohria

Nitin Nohria studies leadership, institutions, and the responsibilities that come with power. For four decades his research has focused on how leaders make decisions, build organizations, and navigate moments of consequence. He served as the tenth Dean of Harvard Business School from 2010 to 2020 and is the George F. Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration and Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor. He is Executive Chairman of Thrive Capital and serves on the boards of Alsym, Exor N.V., Mass General Brigham, and Rakuten Medical. In 2025, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, one of its highest civilian awards.