Adrian Blake is an experienced management consultant and executive with a track record of building successful organizations across industries.   

Blake has led multiple start-ups and is currently chief executive officer of medical device company Precision Syringe and augmented reality technology company Pip Metaverse. His previous work includes leading the international growth of Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central and serving as a key executive at DTN, publisher of Progressive Farmer magazine. Additionally, Blake spent six years at McKinsey & Co. specializing in media and entertainment and the utilization of digital tools to drive operational growth.    

A committed Harvard volunteer, Blake has been active as a fundraiser and alumni interviewer for 35 years. He serves as president of the Harvard Club of Nebraska and is a member and former social media chair of the Class of 1988 Committee. As an undergraduate, he was president of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals as well as a writer and a cast member.   

Passionate about the arts, Blake performs traditional Irish music and previously served as board chair of the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival.  

“I care deeply about welcoming people with different perspectives into the Harvard community. As a resident of Nebraska, I also have the perspective of what it’s like to see Harvard from a distance. Great minds can develop anywhere, and I am enthusiastic about getting the best minds into Harvard from small towns and cities around the world.”