Dr. Chip Bergh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chip Bergh is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, specializing in Business Administration. Before joining HBS, he was the President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. from September 2011 to January 2024, during which he led the company through a dramatic turnaround that resulted in a 40% growth in revenues and a five-fold increase in market cap. Under his leadership, the company returned to public markets through a successful IPO in March 2019. With a career spanning over 45 years, Chip has extensive experience in brand management, having held various roles at Procter & Gamble for 28 years, where he led the launch of Swiffer and oversaw the turnaround of brands like Mr. Clean and Old Spice. He also has served on the Board of Directors for several companies, including HP, Pinterest, and e.l.f. beauty, and has been recognized as one of the World's Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine for his commitment to social issues such as gun violence prevention.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample (Optional/Recommended)
Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.