Dr. Rebecca Henderson

Professor

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Biography

Professor Rebecca M. Henderson is a renowned scholar at Harvard Business School and the John Natty McArthur University Professor. Her extensive research primarily focuses on the intersection of sustainable business practices and capitalism, emphasizing the critical role that the private sector plays in addressing major societal challenges such as climate change and inequality. She has published several influential works, including 'Reimagining Capitalism: How Finding the Right Purpose Can Help Us Solve Big Problems' and 'Leading Sustainable Change: Organizational Perspective.' Henderson's contributions to the field have earned her multiple accolades, including the Aspen Institute's 2017 Ideas Worth Teaching Award and the 2021 Responsible Research Management Award. She actively explores how mission-driven firms can outperform traditional competitors by fostering trust and relational contracts, which facilitate innovation and systemic transformation in the economy. Utilizing her extensive experience on public boards and her affiliation with the National Bureau of Economic Research, she brings a practical perspective to her academic insights. Additionally, Henderson's work critiques modern capitalism, suggesting pragmatic pathways for fostering a more inclusive and sustainable economic frame.

Research Interests

Experience

University Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

John Natty McArthur University Professor focused on business practices and sustainability.

Awards

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Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award

2017-01-01
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Viipuri Prize

2017-01-01
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Teacher of the Year

2001-01-01
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Shingo Prize

1996-01-01

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
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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.