Robert Charles Pozen (born 1946), known as "Bob", is an American financial executive with a strong interest in public policy.
In 1968, he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard, which awarded him a Knox Traveling Fellowship.
Survey results and research by MIT Sloan's Bob Pozen reveal common habits and skills among highly productive managers".
In 2012, Pozen published his book "Extreme Productivity: Boost Your Results, Reduce Your Hours" (2012, Harper Business) which set the foundation for his coursework.
In December 2019, MIT announced the Miriam Pozen Prize to recognize outstanding financial policy research or practices.
In addition to his private sector and teaching posts, Pozen has dedicated time during his career to public service.
Pozen was responsible for all economic-related areas, including banking, technology, consumer affairs, insurance, and labor.
Working with both private and public sector experts, the committee made several actionable recommendations to improve the U.S. financial reporting system, many of which have been implemented.