Patrick T. Harker

Patrick Harker
26th President of the University of Delaware
In office
2007–2015
Preceded byDavid Roselle
Succeeded byDennis Assanis
11th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
In office
July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2025
Preceded byCharles Plosser
Succeeded byAnna Paulson
Personal details
BornPatrick Timothy Harker
(1958-11-19) November 19, 1958
SpouseEmily Saaty
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BS, MS, MA, PhD)

Patrick Timothy Harker (born November 19, 1958) is an American engineer and administrator who served as the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia from 2015 to 2025. He previously served as the 26th president of the University of Delaware from 2007 to 2015 and as dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania from 2001 to 2007. He currently serves as Rowan Distinguished Professor, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and as Director of Academic Engagement for Penn Washington.