Karim Lakhani

Professor at Harvard Business School & Chair at D^3 Institute at Harvard

Karim Lakhani is an academic and business professional known for his extensive work in the fields of business administration and technology management. He currently serves as the Dorothy and Michael Hintze Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and is also the Chair and Co-Founder of the Digital, Data, & Design Institute at Harvard University. His academic background includes a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Management from McMaster University, an MS in Technology and Policy from MIT, and a PhD in Innovation and Technology Management from MIT Sloan School of Management.1

In addition to his role at Harvard, Lakhani has held various positions, including being an Academic Partner at Flagship Pioneering and a member of the Board of Directors at Mozilla. His earlier career includes a stint as a Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group and a lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management.1

Lakhani is recognized for his research and contributions to understanding how businesses can leverage technology and data for innovation and competitive advantage. His work often focuses on the intersection of technology, management, and organizational behavior.1

Experience

Professor at Harvard Business School, Chair at D^3 Institute at Harvard, Academic Partner at Flagship Pioneering, Board Member at Mozilla Corporation & VideaHealth

Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group, Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, Sales and Marketing for Medical Systems at GE Medical Systems

Education

PhD in Innovation and Technology Management from MIT Sloan School of Management, MS in Technology and Policy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.ENG.MGT. in Electrical Engineering and Management from McMaster University