Mark Kennedy

Director, George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management

The Honorable Mark Kennedy is Professor of Political Management and Director of the Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University. Mark has taught at leading universities on four continents. Kennedy is also the Founder and Chairman of the Economic Club of Minnesota.<br /> <br /> Kennedy was a member of U.S. Congress (R-MN) from 2001 to 2007 where he gained a reputation for bipartisanship. He served as a presidentially appointed trade advisor under both Presidents Bush and Obama.<br /> <br /> In business, Kennedy was Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Macy’s, helped Pillsbury acquire Häagen Dazs and expand its markets around the world, and worked in a global role with Accenture.<br /> A graduate of St. John's University, Kennedy received a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with distinction from The University of Michigan.