Olin adjunct professor Paul Paese dies unexpectedly at age 63

Paul Paese, a long-time member of the WashU Olin community, died on September 23. He was 63.

Professor Paese, the owner of Paese Management Consulting, served as an adjunct faculty member and was affiliated with Olin’s organizational behavior group. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

For over 20 years, he was an integral part of Olin, contributing immensely to Olin Executive Education and WashU at Brookings. He also was a major presence in the Professional MBA program for many years.

Professor Paese taught a wide range of courses, all centered on what he cared about most: helping people work together more effectively and bridging the differences between them.

As a masterful communicator, he had a unique ability to connect with diverse audiences and convey complex ideas with ease. Professor Paese was a passionate and inspirational educator whose impact Olin will deeply miss.

“Paul was a wonderful colleague, always generous with his time and ever ready to extend a hand or open his heart to others,” Dean Mike Mazzeo wrote in an email to faculty and staff. “His smile and cheerful spirit brightened our community, and his presence will be deeply missed. We will forever cherish the impact he had on all of us.”

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