Dean of the College of Business

the client seeks an accomplished, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Business. This role offers the opportunity to lead a rapidly evolving business school at a period of significant growth and distinction, with a focus on elevating reputation and expanding impact through innovation and strong academic leadership. The college plays a critical part in advancing the university’s mission by combining academic excellence with a strategic emphasis on analytics, artificial intelligence, and experiential learning. The next Dean will be expected to provide bold, inclusive leadership; articulate and advance a compelling vision aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities; strengthen the college’s academic programs, research enterprise, and national profile; and foster a culture that values faculty governance, collaboration, and professional growth. As a visible campus leader and external ambassador, the Dean will expand interdisciplinary partnerships and deepen engagement with alumni and industry. Leveraging the university’s location near New York City, the role will support sustained fundraising and revenue strategies and help position the college for long-term excellence, impact, and sustainability, while advancing a modern, forward-looking approach at the intersection of business, technology, and societal benefit. Confidential