Karl Gustafson

Karl Gustafson serves as Academic Director of MBA programs and Senior Lecturer in the Management Department at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics. He holds a BS in Engineering from Bradley University and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

His professional expertise spans business leadership, corporate development, and growth strategy, drawing from extensive industry experience. As Academic Director, he oversees MBA program development while integrating practical business insights into curriculum design through his teaching role in the Management Department.

Prior to academia, Gustafson worked as a management consultant at CMG Partners and held leadership positions at Honeywell International in product management and corporate development. His industry background provides students with real-world perspectives on organizational challenges and strategic decision-making.