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Edward B. Berk is a Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, affiliated with the Finance Unit. He is also the Barry and Teri Volpert Fellow, focusing on corporate finance, private equity, and international business.
- Education: Harvard Business School (Baker Scholar, Siebel Scholar), Harvard College (BA, magna cum laude), and Ecole Polytechnique (Jean Monnet Fellow).
Berk’s research spans private equity investments, operational turnarounds, capital structure, and strategic leadership in consumer-facing industries across Europe and global markets. His work addresses high-growth ventures and cross-border acquisitions.
His publications analyze private equity case studies involving turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, and capital structure optimization, reflecting his expertise in corporate finance and strategic management.
- Scientific Awards: HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award (2018, 2019), Robert F. Greenhill Award (2020).
Berk teaches Private Equity Finance (elective curriculum) and Finance I & II (required curriculum). His career includes leadership roles at Bain Capital, where he coordinated European investment committees and drove private equity initiatives.
