John Farrell

John Farrell, who has more than 30 years experience of consulting and leadership experience with major firms throughout the United States and abroad, has joined Rider University’s College of Business Administration as Interim Assistant Dean of Graduate and Professional Programs and the Director of the Center for the Development of Leadership Skills.

“We are very excited to have an accomplished executive like John joining us and look for him to extend our programs both within the University and out to the business community,” said Dr. Larry Newman, dean of the College of Business Administration in making the announcement. “The development of leaders is central to our mission at Rider, and the importance of the Center and related programs will continue to grow in the future.

John’s management consulting and leadership experience has been with Ernst & Young, Unisys Corporation and Cap Gemini in New York, Milan, Brussels, Chicago, Athens (Greece) Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. He has served a range of clients including: Xerox Corporation,: Associated Press; MCA Music; Whirlpool Corporation; MetLife; Fidelity Funds; Eaton Corporation; and several major governmental agencies.

Most recently, John has served as an adjunct assistant professor teaching personal financial planning and international management at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He also serves on the board of directors of Reading Revolution, a California-based literacy products and services company.