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Gareth James

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Dean of Goizueta Business School at Emory University - Goizueta Business School
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Gareth James is the Dean of Emory Universitys Goizueta Business School, combining his leadership role with a passion for data science. A Stanford PhD graduate and native of New Zealand, he is a leading academic in statistical and machine learning methodologies and an award-winning educator.

Originally from New Zealand, Gareth is an avid fan of cricket and rugby. In a 2022 interview, he mentioned he is a "massive rugby fan" and expressed a desire to host viewing parties for the World Cup. He also has a strong personal commitment to highlighting the value of higher education.

Unique fact: He is the co-author of "An Introduction to Statistical Learning, " one of the most widely used and successful textbooks in the field of data science and statistics.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Dean of Goizueta Business School
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Statistical Learning
He co-authored the foundational textbook "An Introduction to Statistical Learning, " a widely used resource in statistics and data science programs globally.
Future of Business Education
As a Dean and thought leader, he actively discusses and shapes the role of business schools in preparing principled leaders for a data-driven world.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Dean of Goizueta Business School
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
7-2020 - 4-2022
Deputy Dean
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
10-2014 - 4-2022
E. Morgan Stanley Chair in Business Administration
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
7-2013 - 4-2022
Professor of Data Sciences and Operations
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
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Education
9-1994 - 6-1998
Ph.D.
Stanford University
2-1990 - 5-1994
BComm
University of Auckland
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