Edward D. Hess

Edward D. Hess is a Professor of Business Administration at the Darden Business School, University of Virginia. Previously, he served as an Adjunct Professor and Executive Director of The Center for Entrepreneurship and Corporate Growth and The Values-Based Leadership Institute at Emory University. His work focuses on high-performance organizations, innovation, and human adaptability in the Smart Machine Age.

Research interests include business growth, organizational learning, leadership, and the intersection of technology and human behavior. Recent publications explore humility, emotional intelligence, and strategies for thriving in a digital economy. Trends in his work emphasize AI ethics, future workforce skills, and adaptive organizational cultures.

• Wachovia Award for Research Excellence for 'Smart Growth'
• Wells Fargo Award for Research Excellence for 'Learn or Die'