David Ager

David Ager

David Ager is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and author of several novels. He holds the position of senior fellow and director of executive education at Harvard Business School, where he leads courses on leadership and organizations.

He has designed and directed executive programs to address management challenges such as leadership development, organizational change, strategic planning, talent management, M&A, team building and succession planning. Furthermore, he advises large family-controlled enterprises around the world on strategies for sustaining their businesses over multiple generations.

Early Life and Education

David Ager was born in Northampton, England and received his undergraduate degree from Imperial College London. Subsequently, he earned a PhD in organic chemistry from Trinity College, Cambridge.

After moving to the United States, Ager began his professional career at the University of Toledo. Later he served as a principal scientist at DSM, where he developed expertise in fine chemicals.

In addition to his remarkable career, Ager was also a loving husband and father. He and his beloved wife Susan Burke celebrated 55 years together by traveling the world with their two children Thomas and Rebecca. Ager was also an amiable friend who always found time for others. If you would like more information about booking David Ager for your next event, connect with an All American Speakers Bureau agent today!

Professional Career

David Ager was an industrial chemist with expertise in fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. He worked for NSC Technologies and Great Lakes Fine Chemicals.

He began his career at DSM in 2002 as a competence manager for homogeneous catalysis, later progressing to become technical marketer for DSM Pharmaceutical Products. Furthermore, he was an accomplished speaker who participated in numerous conferences and exhibitions throughout his career.

David Ager holds a Doctorate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard Business School and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, as well as an Honors B.Sc in Economics and Human Biology from the University of Toronto, an MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business and University of Western Ontario, and a Master’s degree in Sociology from Harvard University.

Achievement and Honors

David Ager has graced the covers of numerous publications and earned himself several awards for his achievements. As the proud owner of an impressive insurance agency, David earned himself the Allstate Chairman’s Conference Award for maintaining high standards in customer satisfaction, client retention rates and profitable business growth.

Ager is an accomplished author, having published numerous articles, blogs and books on topics ranging from urban design to green energy planning. His professional portfolio includes work for large multinational firms in financial services, telecommunications, technology, food & beverage, retailing and pharmaceuticals. A frequent speaker at conferences on innovation & technology related topics; member of Society for Human Resource Management as well as Delta Scholars Program at Mississippi State University.

Personal Life

David Ager was raised in Sorrento, Maine where he enjoyed sailing, ice skating and canoeing during his summers. Additionally, he loved spending time with his large extended family for games and celebrations.

Dave developed an interest in sciences while at college. He attended Brown University and met his future wife Susan Burke at a Wheaton College mixer.

He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard Business School and Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as well as an Honors B.Sc. in Economics and Human Biology from the University of Toronto, an MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business, and a Master’s degree in Sociology from Harvard.

He is currently a Senior Fellow and Director in Executive Education at Harvard Business School, leading courses on leadership, organization, and family business. In this capacity he designs and directs customized executive programs that address leadership development, strategic planning, talent management, change management, M&A strategies and team building activities.

Net Worth

David Agers is an American businessman and renowned executive coach with a net worth estimated to be $1 million.

Ager has designed and directed executive programs for major multinational firms in the areas of leadership development, strategic planning, talent management, change management, M&A, team building and succession planning. He also has extensive expertise in advising family-owned businesses as well as corporations.

He holds a director position at Crimson Group, an Internet company that develops products for online gaming. According to recent deals, his stake in the firm is worth US$60 million.

David Ager

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