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William R. Kerr is the Dimitri V. D'Arbeloff MBA Class of 1955 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research. He co-directs the Managing the Future of Work initiative and chairs the Launching New Ventures program. His research focuses on migration’s impact on business, innovation ecosystems, and global talent dynamics. He authored The Gift of Global Talent, examining migration’s role in reshaping economies and societies.
His research interests encompass entrepreneurship, innovation policy, labor economics, and technology’s transformative effects on work. He explores how firms and economies adapt to rapid technological change, shifting labor markets, and globalization challenges. His work bridges academic insights with practical business strategies, advising policymakers and executives globally.
Recent articles highlight themes like reskilling vs. workforce replacement, workplace segregation trends, and corporate responses to geopolitical crises. His awards include the Kauffman Prize Medal for Entrepreneurship Research and Harvard’s teaching distinction. He leads initiatives addressing talent pipelines, automation, and hybrid work models through Harvard’s Future of Work project.
Kerr’s advisory roles and grants focus on scalable solutions for workforce transitions, inclusive growth, and innovation policy. He collaborates with organizations like the World Bank and governments to design evidence-based strategies. His work emphasizes the intersection of business strategy and societal challenges, such as talent mobility and technological disruption.
