EH

Erika H. James

Dean at The Wharton School

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overview 

Erika H. James is currently the Dean at The Wharton School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her notable career highlights include serving as Dean at Emory University Goizueta Business School and holding leadership roles at University of Virginia Darden School of Business and Harvard Business School.

Work Experience 

  • Dean

    2020 - Current

  • Board Member

    2024

The Economic Club of New York is a membership organization with members drawn from the top executive levels of business, industry & finance.

  • Board Member

    2022

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education

    2012 - 2014

  • Professor

    2001 - 2012

    Professor at one of the nation's top ranked B-schools. Courses include: First Year Leading Organizations; Managing Yourself at Work; Crisis Leadership, and Power and Politics. Executive Education and Executive Training Courses include: Women Emerging in Leadership, Power and Leadership; Management Development Program, Strategic Human Resouraces Pioneered a new position at Darden—Associate Dean of Diversity, in order to create a more diverse and inclusive environment for faculty and students.

  • Visiting Associate Professor

    2008 - 2009

    Faculty member in the Organizational Behavior unit. Taught the Power and Influence MBA elective and some executive education classes.

Articles About Erika H.

Relevant Websites