Boris "Bob" Yavitz (June 4, 1923, Tbilisi – February 14, 2009) was dean of Columbia Business School from 1975 to 1982. He was credited with restoring the reputation and stability of the school, which had been suffering from a divisive atmosphere before his accession. He also served as deputy chairman and director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from 1977 to 1982.