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William C. Kirby is the Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and a T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies. He serves as the Chairman of the Harvard China Fund and has held multiple leadership roles at Harvard, including Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. With a distinguished academic career, Professor Kirby’s research focuses on contemporary China's business, economic, and political development within an international context. He writes and teaches about the growth of modern businesses in China, studying various entities from small startups to state-owned enterprises. His contributions to the field are extensive, with over forty case studies published on topics including Chinese corporate law, governance, and economic strategies.
Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA
A leading professor focused on the integration of business education with insights into China’s evolving market.
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Oversaw academic and administrative functions of the History Department.
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Led the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard, managing a large academic community and budget.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).