> Patrick T. Harker Rowan Distinguished Professor; Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School; Former President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia About Patrick Patrick T. Harker is a distinguished scholar, academic leader, and public policy expert with a career spanning the highest levels of academia, government, and finance. He currently serves as the Rowan Distinguished Professor, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Director of Academic Engagement for Penn Washington, where he helps connect the University’s thought leadership with national policy discussions in the nation’s capital, and co-Director of the Wharton Future of Finance Initiative. From 2015 to 2025, Dr. Harker was the 11th President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, where he played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. monetary policy as a member of the Federal Open Market Committee. During his tenure, he helped to guide the economy through significant challenges, including the post-Great Recession recovery, the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequent inflationary pressures. He also spearheaded initiatives to advance economic mobility, workforce development, and financial inclusion across the Federal Reserve’s Third District and nationally. Read full faculty bio on Wharton websiteExecutive Education Programs TaughtCEO Academy®Developed through a partnership between Wharton Executive Education and the CEO Academy®, this program provides CEOs with an unparalleled opportunity to connect with peers in a dynamic setting and enhance their leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
