Jodi Goldstein, co-founder of Harvard Innovation Labs, has been named the next CEO of the Harvard Cooperative Society (the "Coop") in Cambridge, Mass., which serves as the campus store and official bookstore for the Harvard and MIT communities, managed by Barnes & Noble College. She succeeds Jerry Murphy, who has led the Coop since 1991 and is retiring effective September 1.
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Reflecting on his tenure, Murphy said, "It has been an honor to serve as CEO of the Harvard Cooperative Society these last 30-plus years. I am proud of what we have accomplished, and I have truly enjoyed working with fantastic colleagues and students along the way. I am confident that Jodi's leadership will propel the Coop to new heights, and I look forward to witnessing its continued success."
In her new role, Goldstein, a 1989 graduate of the University of Vermont and a 1996 graduate of Harvard Business School, plans to build on Murphy's legacy and to continue to focus on the Coop's growth and transformation. She also aims to enhance member services, expand student engagement, refresh the Coop's digital presence, and further activate the Coop's real estate presence.
"I am thrilled and honored to be stepping into the role of CEO at the Harvard Cooperative Society," Goldstein said. "I am deeply grateful to Jerry Murphy for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the Coop and its members. I am excited to build on his legacy and continue to drive the growth and transformation of this historic institution. I look forward to working with the Coop's talented team, engaging with our members, and serving the Harvard and MIT communities."
John P. Reardon Jr., chairman of the Coop's board of directors, commented: "Jerry has been a fantastic CEO for over 30 years and has made his mark on the Coop, leaving it in an excellent position. He leaves large shoes to fill, but Jodi's strategic vision and innovative mindset make her the ideal leader for the next chapter. We are thrilled to welcome her aboard, and we are forever grateful to Jerry."