HBS Alumni News Feed

The Value of a Business Degree

Michael Tims (MBA 1978) — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:00 -4000

As the chairman of Peters & Co. Limited, an investment firm specializing in oil and gas, Michael Tims is well established in the Canadian investment banking industry. Yet classroom memories of helping to "crack the case" have stayed with him.

Class Day Speaker Announced

Sheryl Sandberg (MBA 1995) — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 -4000

Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, will address HBS graduates as Class Day speaker on May 23. An advocate for women leaders, Sandberg has drawn attention to work-life balance while overseeing Facebook's business operations.

How Will You Measure Your Life?

Horace Dediu (MBA 1996), Professor Clay Christensen — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:00:00 -4000

Horace Dediu interviews his teacher Clay Christensen about his new book, as well as jobs to be done and approaches to self-disruption. The downloadable mp3 also covers what Christensen is working on next.

Fantasy Football for Politics Junkies

Aaron Michel (MBA 2007) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -4000

Fantasy Politics is a new site that combines fantasy football and politics. According to CEO Aaron Michel, "It all started with a really bad idea."

Business Hall Honors HBS Alum

Carol Stephenson (AMP 115, 1994) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -4000

Carol Stephenson, the dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business, will be inducted into the London Business Hall of Fame in October. Stephenson is the second woman to be named to the hall and the first laureate from the academic community.

The CFO as a Game Player

Dennis Durkin (MBA 1999) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -4000

One month into a new job at Activision Blizzard, CFO Dennis Durkin says he's fortunate to be in "one of the most fun businesses there is." While his company owns some of the world's most popular game franchises, including World of Warcraft and Guitar Hero, the industry itself has a special culture.