Pat Bentley

Pat Bentley is a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Leadership Center within the MIT Sloan School of Management. She specializes in leadership development, cross-cultural business navigation, and communication strategies for executives and students. With over 25 years of professional experience, she previously served as Vice President at Sapient Corporation, contributing to its growth from a startup to a $500 million firm with global operations. Her leadership training program impacted over 1,000 employees worldwide.

Education:

• BA from Smith College
• MBA from Pace University
• PhD from MIT’s Program of Science, Technology, and Society

Research & Expertise: Bentley focuses on enhancing leadership acumen through practical training, cross-cultural collaboration, and strategic communication. Her industry experience spans consulting, sales leadership, and multinational team management across Europe and Australia.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. Her work centers on leadership program development and executive education initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the MIT Leadership Center, focusing on executive training and organizational development.