Professor Robert Simons has been a faculty member at Harvard Business School for over 35 years, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of accounting, management control, and strategy execution. As the Baker Foundation Professor, he specializes in teaching MBA and executive education courses focused on strategy execution, including a notable course titled 'Changing World: Life Choices Influential Leaders' for the 2024/25 academic year. In addition to his teaching, Simons is a prolific author with 23 published case studies and several influential books, including 'Seven Strategy Questions' and 'Levers of Control', the latter of which won the Notable Contribution to Management Accounting Literature award. His research interests lie in the intersection of business strategy, organization design, and management control systems. Simons has been recognized as a leading case author and has received accolades for his insights into corporate performance measurement. He is also involved in developing innovative online tools such as the Job Design Optimization Tool that aids in organizational design and performance analysis. Ultimately, Simons’ work seeks to enhance managerial practices and contribute positively to business education and practice.
Harvard Business School • Boston, MA, USA
Holds the position of Baker Foundation Professor and teaches MBA and executive education courses, specializing in topics of strategy execution and management control.