Nien-hê Hsieh

Nien-hê Hsieh is the Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School (HBS) and served as Acting Director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics during 2021-2022. His research focuses on ethical challenges in business leadership, particularly regarding social media companies' democratic responsibilities, technological impacts on labor, and wealth distribution equity. Previously, he was an associate professor at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and co-directed the Wharton Ethics Program.

Professor Hsieh's work bridges philosophy and business practice, addressing topics like corporate accountability in AI deployment, equitable wealth systems, and the moral dimensions of work. He has published in journals such as Business Ethics Quarterly and Philosophy and Public Affairs.

His teaching emphasizes ethical dilemmas in modern workplaces and technological advancements. Notable courses include 'Work, Life and Purpose in an Uncertain World' (Spring 2023), exploring work's purpose beyond mere income. He has also led discussions on ethical considerations for students joining Big Tech firms.

Professional service includes serving as past president of the Society for Business Ethics, demonstrating leadership in advancing business ethics discourse. His recent work critiques extreme wealth concentration and proposes systemic solutions for fairer economic structures.