Dr. George Riedel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

George Riedel is a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at Harvard Business School, focusing on the General Management Unit. He has extensive experience in both academia and industry, including a significant tenure at McKinsey & Company and over a decade in C-suite roles within technology companies. He co-founded the Impact Investment Fund and has contributed to numerous courses in both the Harvard curriculum and Executive Education. Riedel has a rich background in the telecom, media, and technology sectors. He earned his Bachelor's degree with distinction in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Throughout his career, he has served on multiple boards, bringing significant leadership and strategic insight to the organizations he is part of. His research interests and teaching reflect his deep engagement with contemporary issues in management and industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-09-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Teaching and developing courses focused on General Management and Entrepreneurship.

C-suite Executive

2000-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Various Technology Companies • North America

Held various executive roles including multiple CEO positions.

Consultant

1987-01-01 — 2000-12-31

McKinsey & Company • North America, Asia

Served clients in the Telecom, Media, and Technology sectors.

Awards

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Henry B. Arthur Fellow

Courses

Marketing Technology Operations Management Leadership Corporate Accountability

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
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Specialization Notes

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