Dr. Edward Berk

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Biography

Edward B. Berk is a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he teaches the Private Equity Finance elective curriculum and the Finance & II required curriculum. Before joining the faculty, he had a notable career in private equity, serving as a managing director at Bain Capital for 20 years. His expertise lies in consumer-facing businesses across Europe and North America, where he has a track record of investment in high-growth situations and operational turnarounds. He has been involved in various leadership roles at Bain Capital, including coordinating the European investment committee and recruiting new talent. Berk's academic credentials are impressive; he graduated from Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar and Siebel Scholar, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard College. He also attended Ecole Polytechnique in Paris as a Jean Monnet fellow. Recognized for his teaching excellence, he received multiple Faculty Teaching Awards from the HBS Student Association and the Robert F. Greenhill Award for Outstanding Service to the HBS Community.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

Teaches Private Equity Finance elective and Finance & II required curriculum.

Managing Director

— Present

Bain Capital • London, UK

Focused on private equity investments and held leadership responsibilities.

Consultant

— Present

Bain & Company • United States

Worked as a consultant before joining Bain Capital.

Awards

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HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award

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HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award

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Robert F. Greenhill Award

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.