Steven John DeKrey
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Steven John DeKrey is an American academic leader, faculty member, consultant, and author. He serves part time as an adjunct professor of management and senior advisor to the dean at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School.[1]
Steven John DeKrey | |
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Born | United States, 1953 |
Nationality | American, Hong Kong |
Occupation(s) | Academic leader, author, professor and Consultant |
Academic background | |
Education | B.A. Psychology M.S. School Psychology MBA Non-profit Management Ed.S. School Psychology PhD School and Sport Psychology |
Alma mater | Minnesota State University System University of Wisconsin Northwestern University University of Iowa |
Academic work | |
Institutions | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
DeKrey was the founding director of the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA program which he steered towards a World No. 1 ranking by the Financial Times.[2] He was the director of the HKUST MBA program which was ranked a top 10 in the world. He was also the initiator and founder of the HKUST Saudi Aramco MBA program. He also founded and was the director of the HKUST-SKOLKOVO Executive MBA program.[3]
DeKrey's earlier research interests revolved around applying psychological principles and assessments within educational and organizational settings, with a particular emphasis on leadership, personality assessment, and the practical implications for interventions or decision-making. Among his authored works are his publications in academic journals, including Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment[4] as well as books such as Leadership Experiences in Asia: Insights and Inspirations from 20 Innovators.[5] Moreover, he was the recipient of an Honorary Fellowship from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2015 and was named a professor emeritus in 2024.[6]