Kim Schatzel

Kim E. Schatzel is an American academic administrator who was the 19th president of the University of Louisville. She joined Eastern Michigan University in January 2012 as provost and executive vice president of academic and student affairs, She resigned as president of the University of Louisville on March 26, 2025.

Corporate career Schatzel spent more than 20 years working in new ventures and start-up ventures.

She was appointed to the board of directors of Health Alliance Plan in February 2013 and is chair of its audit committee, as well as the audit and finance committee for Henry Ford Health System. She held numerous positions until becoming dean of the college of business in 2008. She began her tenure on January 25, 2016.

Her research and teaching focuses on product innovation, new product introductions, and marketing communications.

Personal life Schatzel received a bachelor's degree in economics and biology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1978. She received a doctorate in business administration from Michigan State University's Eli Broad Graduate School of Management in 1999.

She lives with her husband, Trevor Iles, a businessman and has two children.