David A. Nadler (1948–2015[1]) was an American organizational theorist, consultant and business executive, known for his work with Michael L. Tushman on organizational design[2] and organizational architecture.
[3] Nadler obtained his BA in International Affairs at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, his MBA from Harvard Business School and his MA and his PhD in Psychology at the University of Michigan.
After his graduation Nadler joined Columbia University, where he was appointed associate professor at the Columbia Business School in the early 1980s.
In 2007 he became vice chairman of Marsh & McLennan Companies.
[4] Nadler was elected member of the Academy of Management and Fellow at the American Psychological Association.