A creative and visionary business school dean, Granot will lead the next phase of growth for one of YU’s most dynamic programs.
Strengthening its commitment to business education rooted in both academic excellence and enduring values, Yeshiva University has named Dr. Elad Granot as Dean of the Undergraduate Sy Syms School of Business, effective in July. A three-time business school dean and entrepreneur, Dr. Granot brings decades of leadership marked by innovation, institutional transformation and a deep commitment to mission-driven education.
Dr. Granot’s career spans academic leadership as well as senior roles across corporate, private, military and venture-backed environments, including experience as a chief executive officer, chief marketing officer and venture capital investor, giving him a broad perspective on the evolving demands of the field. Trained in both Israel and the United States, he combines expertise in marketing and management with a demonstrated ability to design and launch cutting-edge programs, expand their reach, and build strong connections between the classroom, industry and the broader community.
“Yeshiva University stands at the forefront of a distinctive model of higher education—one that unites rigorous academic training with a deep sense of purpose and responsibility to the world,” said Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. “Dr. Granot brings the vision, experience and values to advance that mission, preparing the next generation of business leaders to succeed with integrity, wisdom and a commitment to serve others.”
Dr. Granot has led successful business schools in multiple states, with a record of strengthening academic offerings, achieving and maintaining AACSB accreditation, expanding enrollment and program revenues, and building strong partnerships with external stakeholders.
Known as a creative and results-driven leader, he has consistently implemented innovative, student-centered initiatives, including experiential learning models, global programming and technology-driven curriculum enhancements designed to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving business landscape.
At Yeshiva University, he will lead the undergraduate Sy Syms School of Business at a moment of continued growth, as the University deepens its commitment to equipping students for leadership roles that integrate professional excellence with ethical responsibility.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Elad Granot to Yeshiva University as Dean of the Undergraduate School of Business at Sy Syms,” said Dr. Selma Botman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “His expertise, passion and entrepreneurial experience make him the ideal leader to take our school to new heights. This is an exciting moment for our students, faculty and the entire University.”
For Dr. Granot, the opportunity to join Yeshiva University reflects a natural alignment between his professional experience and the University’s values-driven approach to education.
“I am honored to join Yeshiva University and the Sy Syms School of Business, where academic excellence is integrated with values-based education rooted in Torah thought and tradition,” said Dr. Granot. “I take seriously our role to produce values-driven leaders who combine professional excellence with ethical clarity and a deep sense of purpose to positively impact their communities and the world.”
Dr. Granot holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an M.S. in Management and Marketing from Boston University and a B.A. in English from Tel Aviv University.
As he assumes leadership of the undergraduate program, Dr. Granot will work closely with faculty and University leadership to further elevate the Sy Syms School of Business as a premier destination for students seeking both professional success and a values-centered education.
