Our leadership
Leading the best
We are humbled to lead a community where heart and hard work come together. We aim to expand opportunities that allow the Texas McCombs community to excel.
A Message from Dean Lillian Mills
"What a fascinating and challenging time to lead the Texas McCombs community in this era of disruptive social and technological opportunity. As we come out of tough times, our agility enables us to meet the uncertainty of conducting education and research with complete dedication. I invite you to join us in this shared journey of discovery and opportunity."
Leadership
Ethan Burris
Sr. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
David Harrison
Associate Dean for Research
Caitlin Mullaney
Sr. Associate Dean for Business Affairs & Chief Operating Officer
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
Francesca Parodi
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Stefani Sereboff
Chief Career and Alumni Engagement Officer
Mills Ending Term as Dean in 2026
Dean Lillian Mills, who has led the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin since 2020, will conclude her six-year term as dean at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. She will take a sabbatical for the 2026-27 academic year and then return to teach and do research in the Department of Accounting.
Executive Search - Dean, McCombs School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) seeks applications and nominations for Dean, McCombs School of Business. As McCombs' chief ambassador, the Dean plays a key leadership role in advancing the mission, operations and service of a national leader in business education and research.