Haas Executive Fellow Tom Kelley, MBA 83
Haas alumnus Tom Kelley is an expert on advancing innovation. Kelley, MBA 83, is general manager of
leading design firm IDEO, author of two acclaimed books on innovation, and the Haas School’s first-ever
Executive Fellow. The new position brings the wisdom and experience of respected executives and thought
leaders to bear on the school’s Leading Through Innovation initiatives.
Executive Fellows serve as advisors to the dean, faculty, and staff and
will engage with students at events and programs throughout the year.
Kelley came to campus to speak in March.Haas plans to appoint a handful of Executive Fellows over the coming year. On being the first, Kelley says, “Innovation involves launching lots of experiments, so I am very pleased to take on something that is new both for me and for Haas.” “Hello double” vs. ‘Hello single’ vs. it’s
