Adam Steinbach

Adam Steinbach is an Associate Professor and Academic Research Director at the Center for Executive Succession in the Management Department of the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Michigan State University and a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.

His research focuses on strategic management, examining psychological and compensation factors influencing executive decision-making, as well as stakeholder social evaluations. Key areas include governance mechanisms, organizational behavior, and the consequences of strategic actions. Steinbach teaches undergraduate courses in strategic management and corporate social responsibility.

Research Highlights:

• Explores executive motivations, governance, and stakeholder reactions.
• Published in journals like Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Annals.
• Current projects include CEO construal shifts, ESG trends, and CHRO roles.

Awards:

• Moore School Research Grant (2016–2017)
• Outstanding Reviewer Awards (AOM, SMA)
• AOM Best Paper Proceedings (2012)

Professional Contributions:

• Serves on doctoral committees and academic journal review boards.
• Chair of sessions at Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society conferences.