Senior Leadership

When Joseph Wharton founded the world’s first collegiate business school, his vision was clear: rigorous analysis, actionable knowledge, and responsible leadership. 145 years later, that vision still drives everything we do — as we continue to advance Wharton’s place as the foremost research-led business school in the world.

Wharton’s Dean

Erika H. James, 2020-Present

Erika H. James became the dean of the Wharton School on July 1, 2020. Trained as an organizational psychologist, Dean James is a leading expert on crisis leadership, workplace diversity, and management strategy.

Prior to her appointment at Wharton, Dean James was the John H. Harland Dean at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School from 2014 to 2020. An award-winning educator, accomplished consultant, and innovative researcher, she has paved the way for women in leadership both in education and corporate America. Dean James has been instrumental in developing groundbreaking executive education programs, including the Women’s Leadership program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School.

Read the Dean’s Bio

Executive Boards

Members of Wharton’s Executive Boards help define and implement the School’s strategic mission and goals.

Wharton’s Executive Boards, led by Board of Advisors Chair Jamie Dinan, W’81, comprise an interconnected network of dedicated volunteer leaders. Through their strategic counsel, advocacy, and commitment, executive board members help advance Wharton’s ambitious priorities and position the school at the forefront of business education. Five distinct boards span the breadth of the Wharton experience—the undergraduate, MBA, and Executive Education programs, and alumni constituencies.

Jamie Dinan
Chair, Wharton Board of Advisors

Board of Advisors

Alumni Executive Board

Executive Education Board

Graduate Executive Board

Undergraduate Executive Board