Pitt Business Leadership
Gene Anderson
Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean
He is the Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration, and a member of the Katz faculty.
Sharon Alverez
Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs
Thomas W. Olofson Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies
Dr. Sharon Alvarez plays a vital role at Pitt Business, overseeing key aspects of faculty development and management. She leads the School’s promotion and tenure processes, ensuring academic excellence and career growth for faculty members. Sharon also manages faculty hiring, onboarding, contract renewals, and annual evaluations, fostering a supportive and dynamic environment. Her work includes implementing collective bargaining agreements (College of Business Administration) and other policies, contributing to the School’s commitment to academic integrity and success.
Rebecca Badawy
Associate Dean for MBA and Specialty Masters
Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration
Associate Dean Rebecca Badawy is responsible for student-facing leadership for our Full-Time MBA and Master of Science programs, and the Part-Time MBA program. She works closely with students, staff, and faculty to maximize the educational experience, professional development opportunities, and career services support.
Deborah Good
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Business Education
Clinical Full Professor of Organization and Entrepreneurships
In this role, she is responsible for leading the undergraduate programs, collaborate closely with staff units supporting these offerings, and work with the area directors, undergraduate program committee, and governing faculty to further enhance the program’s quality and reputation.
Paul Harper
Associate Dean for Inclusion, Engagement, and International Affairs
Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration
Associate Dean Paul T. Harper leads our schoolwide initiatives aimed at fostering an academic community that is welcoming to all, community engagement that increases our impact and supports student learning, and leveraging global opportunities that align with the strategic priorities of Pitt Business 2030.
Vanitha Swaminathan
Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives
Thomas Marshall Professor of Marketing
Associate Dean Vanitha Swaminathan leads initiatives that cut across our core missions of education and research, including enhancing brand identity and awareness, strengthening educational and research partnerships with industry, and fostering areas of distinctive and aspirational excellence.