Q&A with Daniel Vasella. Initially regarded by critics as too inexperienced to lead a major pharmaceutical company, Daniel Vasella (PMD 57, 1989) has set a new standard for innovation as CEO of Novartis.

The Winning Season. Last year, St. Louis, Missouri, saw its beloved Cardinals open a new stadium, win the World Series, and unveil plans for a $650 million “Ballpark Village.” Meet the father-son team behind one of baseball’s most popular (and successful) franchises.

The Plight of the Global Poor. Nearly half the planet’s population subsists on $2 a day or less. What role should business (and HBS) play as the world confronts what may be the most explosive socioeconomic challenge of the new century?

Security Chief. As president and CEO of GE Security, Louis Parker (MBA ’90) has molded a collection of formerly independent companies into a single, cohesive operation generating nearly $2 billion in revenue. It’s the toughest job he’s ever had.

In Brief

Letters to the Editor; Gore at HBS; Robert Anthony Remembered; 2006 Annual Report; Jailhouse Entrepreneurs; Avon CEO; of Note; Winter Break; Steve Ballmer; Alumni Bookshelf;

Ideas

Faculty Q&A with Teresa M. Amabile; Faculty Books; Faculty Research Online; Caseworks: Courting the Poor; Faculty Opinion

Newsmakers

Allison Karl O'Kelly (MBA ’99); Richard Bailey (MBA ’81); Robin Buchanan (MBA ’79); Michael Bloomberg (MBA ’66); Ginger Graham (MBA ’86); John Rice (MBA ’92);

Last Look