Healey to retire as Babson College president in 2019
Kerry Healey, Babson College’s 13th president, will step down in the summer of 2019, the school announced yesterday.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank Kerry for her extraordinary service to Babson College,” said Marla Capozzi, chairwoman of the Babson College board of trustees.
“At a time of great disruption in higher education, Kerry has strengthened and expanded Babson’s programs, increased access and affordability for students, and elevated the College’s profile globally. Kerry led Babson to its 25th consecutive No. 1 ranking in entrepreneurship while adding recognitions such as the No. 1 school for international students and the No. 1 private business school for returnoninvestment.”
In a released statement, Healey, who served as Massachusetts’ lieutenant governor from 20032007, said: “It has been a privilege to work daily with inspiring, young entrepreneurs and the dedicated faculty and staff at Babson.
“Over the last five years, together we have generated historic results and positive momentum for the College. From enrolling our most wellqualified undergraduates ever and transforming our campus environment, to achieving recordbreaking fundraising and bringing Babson to the world through online education and new satellite locations.”
The board of trustees will initiate a search for a new president and plan for the transition, school officials said.