Scott C. Beardsley
Scott C. Beardsley | |
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| Born | 1962/1963 United States |
| Occupation(s) | Academic leader, professor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Dean of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia |
Scott C. Beardsley (born 1962/1963) is a dual American-French academic leader and professor, currently holding the position of Dean at the Darden School of Business, part of the University of Virginia. He occupies the Charles C. Abbott Chair in Business.
Early life
Originally from Maine, Beardsley grew up in Vermont and Alaska and has British ancestry. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University and later earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. In 2015, he achieved a Doctorate in Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania. As of 2024, he is engaged in part-time studies for a Master in Practical Ethics at Pembroke College, Oxford.
Career
Beardsley’s professional journey includes 26 years at McKinsey & Company, beginning in their New York office in 1989 before relocating to Brussels in 1991. He was promoted to partner in 1995 and advanced to senior partner by 2000. During his tenure at McKinsey, he spearheaded talent development initiatives and was instrumental in founding the McKinsey Academy.
In August 2015, Beardsley took over as dean of UVA’s Darden School of Business, succeeding Robert Bruner, while also holding an endowed professorship. Additionally, he has held the position of chair for the American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium.
Personal life
Beardsley is married to Claire Dufournet from Annecy, France, and possesses dual citizenship in the United States and France.