She said she is also looking forward to working with Carnesale, who was a faculty member at the Kennedy School of Government when she was a student there in the early 1980s.
"He's a terrific choice [for the job of provost] and a great person," O'Neill said. "They're a dynamic duo."
Rudenstine: New Aide Crucial
Rudenstine said O'Neill will be crucial to the success of the capital campaign.
"We are very fortunate to have someone of Jackie O'Neill's exceptional talents and remarkable personal qualities," Rudenstine said in a statement.
"As we move forward with the newly launched campaign, and the implementation of our plans, it will be important to have a chief point of contact to help organize and expedite the increased level of activity," the statement says. "I have every confidence that Jackie O'Neill will excel in this important role."