Boris Yavitz
Boris "Bob" Yavitz (June 4, 1923, Tbilisi – February 14, 2009) was the dean of Columbia Business School from 1975 to 1982. He was credited with restoring the reputation and stability of the school, which had been suffering from a divisive atmosphere before his accession. He also served as the deputy chairman and director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from 1977 to 1982.[1][2]
Yavitz was born in
British Navy, then attended Columbia where he received a master's degree in engineering and doctorate in business.[1]
References
- ^ a b Weber, Bruce (20 February 2009). "Boris Yavitz, a Unifying Dean at Columbia Business School, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 February 2009.
- ^ "Boris Yavitz Business School Dean". The Washington Post. February 21, 2009. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
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