Brian M Harman, MBA, PhD student, is an American businessman that has been
working in corporate leadership and supply chain management since 2005. He
has studied global finance, leadership, and management sciences at the
University of Oxford and Pepperdine University, earning his MBA degree from
Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is currently
completing his PhD dissertation in Global Leadership and Change.
Brian's specialized work in negotiation and leadership has driven his
career in construction, biotechnology, and manufacturing. At BioMarin
Pharmaceutical, headquartered in USA/Ireland with global operations in 30+
countries, Brian is responsible for global indirect categories, including
facilities, HR, IT, finance, and corporate services. Outside of his
corporate career, he focuses on leadership psychology, research,
consulting, teaching, and writing. In addition to his role as a professor
for Golden Gate University, Brian teaches global leadership, negotiation,
and storytelling courses in Peru and the rest of South America. His
research has been published in academic journals and he holds
certifications as a Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) as well
as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LBBP) for continuous improvement
methodologies. The CSCMP has awarded Brian with 2 academic grants to
continue graduate and post-graduate research. Brian lives in the San
Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA.