Tim Harris

Tim Harris is a Dean's Executive Professor at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, where he coordinates the Contemporary Business (BUSN 70) program.13 He brings over 30 years of executive experience to his teaching role, having served as CEO for three companies, including a large international public company, a private equity-owned company, and a late-stage startup.1

At Santa Clara University, Harris teaches:

1. BUSN 70: Contemporary Business Issues (introductory course for business students)
2. MGMT 162: Strategic Analysis (Business Capstone Strategy class)
3. Global Supply Chain Management for MBA and Master of Science students1

Harris's professional background includes:

• CEO at SoloPower Inc., a startup developing high-efficiency, lightweight PV Solar modules
• CEO at Celerity, a company manufacturing capital equipment for semiconductor and solar industries
• CEO at Komag (KOMG, Nasdaq), where he doubled revenue and tripled profits before its $1.2 billion acquisition by Western Digital in 2007
• Senior Vice President of World Wide Technology Manufacturing at Seagate Technology from 1990 to 20001

His teaching approach emphasizes connecting textbook concepts to real-world business scenarios, leveraging his extensive industry experience to provide students with practical insights.23