Clay Christensen
Here’s a concise 150-word bio for Professor Clayton Christensen: Clayton Magleby Christensen (1952–2020) was a pioneering academic, business consultant, and author best known for developing the theory of disruptive innovation, widely regarded as one of the most influential business ideas of the 21st century. He served as the Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where his teaching and research reshaped how leaders approach growth and competition. Christensen introduced the concept of disruption in his landmark book The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997), which earned him recognition as “the most influential management thinker of his time” by The Economist. Beyond academia, he co-founded Innosight, a consulting firm specializing in innovation strategy, and Rose Park Advisors, a venture capital firm. He also established the Christensen Institute, a nonprofit think tank advancing solutions in education and healthcare. A Rhodes Scholar and White House Fellow, Christensen’s legacy continues to inspire leaders to harness innovation for lasting impact.
