Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen returns to UC Berkeley Haas for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, economics, and the forces shaping today’s global economy.

In this episode of Leading at the Edge, Yellen reflects on her time as a professor at Haas, the lessons she carried from Berkeley into a remarkable career in public service, and the importance of connecting economic theory to real-world challenges. She also shares insights from her time leading the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve, offering her perspective on the economy, policymaking, and the role of leadership in uncertain times.

Leading at the Edge is the UC Berkeley Haas Dean’s Speaker Series, featuring conversations with influential leaders who are shaping business, government, and society.

In this Dean’s Speaker Series podcast episode, Elliott Hill, President & CEO of Nike, Inc., reflects on his three-decade journey serving in various leadership roles across Europe and North America, including leading commercial and marketing operations for the Nike and Jordan brands.

Hill shares insights on how Nike integrates sustainability into product creation, staying connected to athletes and consumers, and leading with clarity, integrity, and curiosity in a highly competitive global marketplace.

Hill was introduced by Joe Wilson, MBA 26, and interviewed by Dean Jenny Chatman. The Dean’s Speaker Series brings in a diverse mix of top leaders for fireside chats with MBA students about their leadership journeys.

The Dean's Speaker Series Podcast is produced by the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley.

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Meredith Kopit Levien, president and CEO of The New York Times Company, joins the Dean's Speaker Series podcast to share her career journey in the media industry, navigating the shift from print to digital news, and how AI is impacting the way users access information & how the company is evolving to meet new paradigms.

Kopit Levien has previously served in a variety of roles at The Times, including head of advertising and chief operating officer. She leads the company's global operations and business strategy across all verticals of the company, driving digital transformation and subscriber growth while championing the value of its high-quality, independent journalism.

The event was hosted by UC Berkeley Haas Dean Jenny Chatman at the Haas School on April 16, 2026. Kopit Levien was interviewed by MBA students Venkata Gadde and Ima Essien.

The Dean's Speaker Series Podcast is produced by the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley.

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