Bruce Harreld

Bruce Harreld
21st President of The University of Iowa
In office
November 2, 2015  May 16, 2021
Preceded bySally Mason
Succeeded byBarbara J. Wilson
Personal details
Born
James Bruce Harreld

(1950-12-12) December 12, 1950
Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S.
SpouseMary Harreld
Children4
Alma materPurdue University (B.S.)
Harvard Business School (MBA)
ProfessionBusiness consultant, university president

James Bruce Harreld (born December 12, 1950) is an American businessman and academic administrator who served as the 21st president of the University of Iowa. Formerly a business consultant, Harreld succeeded Sally Mason as president on November 2, 2015, after serving in senior corporate roles at Kraft Foods, Boston Market, and IBM. He was also held appointments as adjunct professor at the Kellogg School of Management and senior lecturer at Harvard Business School.