Dr. John Mulliken

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John C. Mulliken is a Senior Lecturer in the Strategy unit at Harvard Business School, where he specializes in climate strategy, climate finance, and the development of climate technology ventures. He holds an MBA with distinction from London Business School in corporate finance and a BA in mathematics from Reed College. Mulliken is also a Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group, where he advises on issues related to retail, technology, and climate. His early career includes significant roles at Wayfair as Chief Technology Officer, where he helped scale the company from $200 million to $11 billion before its IPO. Mulliken has been an active participant in the climate emissions policy space, contributing to initiatives like the Carbon Zero Project. He is involved with several companies as a board member, including URBN and Bombas, while also serving as an early-stage investor in climate tech firms. His teaching at Harvard Business School includes a year-long MBA Strategy course, where students explore the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change in the business landscape.

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.