C. Fritz Foley

C. Fritz Foley is the André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School (HBS). He joined HBS in 2004 after teaching at the University of Michigan Business School. Foley holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University and a B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University. His research focuses on corporate finance, multinational corporations, tax policy, and international trade. He teaches courses such as Corporate Financial Operations and has co-chaired Executive Education programs like Finance for Senior Executives.

Key research areas include the role of multinational firms in global markets, tax policies affecting corporate behavior, and the impact of intellectual property rights. Foley has authored numerous influential papers, including studies on corporate governance, tax havens, and international trade finance. His book Global Goliaths (2021) explores the strategies and challenges of multinational corporations in the 21st century economy.

He has received awards such as the 2008 Pearson/Prentice Hall Prize and served in senior administrative roles at HBS, including Senior Associate Dean for External Relations and Strategic Financial Planning. Foley has also contributed to over 50 case studies and teaching materials, covering topics like financial management, corporate strategy, and international trade.