About
Ed Grier is the newly appointed Dean of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, joining from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he served as Dean of the School of Business. With a 29-year executive career at Walt Disney Company, including leadership roles like president of the Disneyland Resort, Grier brings extensive industry and academic experience. He holds a B.A. in Accounting from Duquesne University and is a certified public accountant.
- Former Disney executive turned academic leader
- Led VCU School of Business capital campaign and online MBA development
- Advocate for diversity, leadership, and corporate creativity
- Trustee at Brandman University and board member in Central Virginia
Grier's leadership emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, Silicon Valley partnerships, and integration of Jesuit values into business education. He aims to strengthen Leavey School's national reputation while honoring Santa Clara University's mission of leadership and service to the common good.
