Biography

John Brady is a Professor of Practice appointed by the Department of Management to serve as faculty in residence to the Graduate Programs Office. He also teaches by invitation in the Department of Information and Operations Management. As practitioner teaching faculty, Professor Brady brings the pace and stakes of the business world to his courses and coaching of students preparing to transition or return to industry. At Mays, he has designed simulations that bring experiential learning and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to the forefront for students across traditional on-campus and virtual degree programs, providing a digital laboratory for applying the communication and decision-making skills required of real-world business leaders.

Beyond his service on the graduate and undergraduate faculty, Professor Brady is a keynote speaker and expert media source on matters related to accelerating corporate and career performance. He also sits on several corporate advisory and nonprofit boards, with a special focus on organizations that advance experiential education, democracy, and career success. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in English Education, and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Leadership, Training & Policy Studies with a concentration in Higher Education Administration, both from the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development at Boston University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in marketing and focus on international business from the Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College.