Scott C. Beardsley

Scott C. Beardsley (born 1962/1963) is an American-French professor and academic administrator. He is the dean of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, where he is also the Charles C. Abbott Professor of Business. As of December 19, 2025, he has been named as the tenth president of the University of Virginia, a role which he assumed on January 1, 2026.

Early life Beardsley was born in Maine and grew up in Vermont and Alaska. He is of British descent. and an Ed.D. in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015. He is also the Charles C. Abbott Professor of Business at the school.

Beardsley is the former chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium.

Personal life Beardsley is married to Claire Dufournet, a native of Annecy, France. They have three sons. He is a dual US–French citizen.