The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is thrilled to announce that Willie Green will begin his role of Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions on 4 May 2026.
As the new leader of the Admissions Team of the No. 1 public business school in the world, Green will be responsible for managing a team of exceptional admissions officers and staff for the Full-Time, Part-Time and Executive MBA; Future Year Scholars Program; Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) and Ph.D. programs in Charlottesville and Rosslyn, Virginia.
Green comes to Darden with over 15 years of experience in leadership roles at the University of Virginia, Duke University, Amazon and Google — his experience across talent recruitment, higher education and technology is a welcome catalyst for Darden’s momentum.
Throughout my career, I’ve been motivated by helping individuals from all walks of life access opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful pivots,” said Green. “Business education should be transformational, not transactional. Darden stands apart because it prepares leaders to harness innovation while remaining grounded in integrity and human connection...I am honored to join this community and help shape the next generation of responsible global leaders.
His experience leading across sectors positions Green to navigate a moment when graduate business education is evolving quickly, shaped by both technological disruption and increasing human complexity. As AI and data-driven tools continue to transform how organizations operate, the demand for leaders who think critically, work effectively and earn trust remains as strong as ever — an approach that resonates deeply with Darden’s emphasis on developing principled, collaborative decision-makers.
We can’t wait to welcome Willie Green into the Darden community!
