Scott DeRue, Ph.D.

D. Scott DeRue is the Edward J. Frey Dean at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as a Professor of Management and directs the Sanger Leadership Center and the Emerging Leaders Program. Recognized as one of the 50 most influential business professors globally and among the top 40 business professors under 40, DeRue specializes in leadership, team performance, and human resource management.His research has been widely published in prestigious journals, including the Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Leadership Quarterly. DeRue's recent book, Experience-driven Leader Development, provides insights into effective practices for cultivating leadership talent across organizations. He is frequently invited to speak for various organizations worldwide and has been featured in major media outlets such as Harvard Business Review and The Washington Post.Before joining Michigan in 2007, DeRue held leadership roles at the Monitor Group (now Monitor Deloitte) and Hinckley Yacht Company. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Ph.D. in Management from Michigan State University. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is a managing partner at ChiBor Angels, an angel investment firm, and has consulted for Fortune 100 companies and various organizations across five continents.DeRue's commitment to enhancing business education is evident through his innovative approaches to leadership development and organizational change, positioning him as a thought leader in his field.