Roger H. Brown
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| Name | Roger H. Brown |
| Birth date | 1954 |
| Birth place | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (BA), Harvard Business School (MBA) |
| Occupation | University president, entrepreneur |
| Known for | President of Berklee College of Music, Co-founder of Bright Horizons |
| Spouse | Linda Mason |
Roger H. Brown is an American entrepreneur and academic administrator who has served as the president of Berklee College of Music since 2004. Prior to his tenure in higher education, he co-founded the global child care company Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Under his leadership, Berklee has significantly expanded its global footprint and educational offerings, establishing campuses in Valencia, Spain and Boston, and launching pioneering initiatives like the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.
Early life and education
Born in Atlanta in 1954, he developed an early interest in music and business. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following his time at Dartmouth, he attended Harvard Business School, graduating with a Master of Business Administration. His academic foundation in both the liberal arts and business administration would later inform his innovative approach to leadership in the corporate and educational sectors.
Career
Before entering academia, he had a distinguished career in business and social enterprise. In 1986, alongside his wife Linda Mason, he co-founded Bright Horizons Family Solutions, a company that revolutionized employer-sponsored child care. The organization grew to become a Fortune 500 company and a leader in its field. His professional experience also includes work with the international relief organization Save the Children, where he managed programs in Sudan and Bangladesh, and a role as a consultant at the management firm Bain & Company.
Leadership at Berklee
Appointed in 2004, his presidency has been marked by substantial growth and globalization for Berklee College of Music. A key achievement was the 2012 establishment of Berklee Valencia, the college's first international graduate campus located in Spain. He also oversaw the 2016 merger with the Boston Conservatory, creating a comprehensive performing arts institution. Other major initiatives under his guidance include the creation of the Berklee Popular Music Institute, the Berklee India Exchange, and the Berklee NYC center. He has championed diversity and accessibility, notably founding the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education to serve students with disabilities.
Awards and honors
His contributions to education, business, and social responsibility have been recognized with numerous accolades. He and his wife received the Horatio Alger Award for their commitment to humanitarian service. In 2015, he was honored with the George Norlin Award from the University of Colorado Boulder. His work at Berklee has also been acknowledged through honorary doctorates from institutions like the New England Conservatory and the Longy School of Music of Bard College.
Personal life
He is married to Linda Mason, his co-founder at Bright Horizons Family Solutions and a noted author and humanitarian. The couple has two children and resides in Boston. They are actively involved in philanthropic efforts, particularly focusing on children's welfare, education, and refugee support through their involvement with organizations like the International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps.
Category:1954 births Category:Living people Category:American businesspeople Category:American university and college presidents Category:Harvard Business School alumni Category:Dartmouth College alumni Category:People from Atlanta