Bradford Gibbs

Bradford Gibbs is a highly experienced individual with a diversified background in financial services spanning nearly 20 years, including a significant tenure at Morgan Stanley.

After spending 17 years abroad in various countries such as the UK, Germany, South Africa, and the UAE, Bradford transitioned into academia and currently holds the role of Comfort and Urry Family Lecturer in Economics at Brown University.

Recognized for his teaching excellence, he was honored with the Dean of the Faculty's Excellence in Teaching Award in 2021.

Bradford's academic responsibilities at Brown University include teaching courses like Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions, Financial Management for the Brown IE EMBA Program, and a senior seminar on Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance.

Moreover, he contributes as a Professor Contributor for The Wall Street Journal, showcasing his expertise in the field of economics and finance.

Before entering the academic sphere, Bradford's professional journey included significant roles such as serving as the Interim CFO for a London-listed SPAC and Head of Investment Banking for Morgan Stanley in South Africa.

He also provided advisory services for M&A and capital markets transactions totaling over $100 billion and held board positions in financial institutions across several African countries.

Additionally, Bradford is actively involved in the governance of educational and cultural institutions, being a member of the Boards of Trustees of The Providence Athenaeum and Paul Cuffee School, where he currently serves as President.

Bradford's educational background is equally impressive, with degrees from prestigious institutions like a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Brown University.

He also pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching at Brown University, further showcasing his commitment to education and knowledge dissemination.