About
Anette Mikes is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and a Hertford College Fellow. She specializes in risk management, corporate governance, and sustainability, with a focus on the intersection of ethics and organizational control systems. Her research explores how risk frameworks shape corporate decision-making, particularly in climate change and decarbonization contexts.
Education:
- PhD in Accounting from the London School of Economics (2005)
- Pre-doctoral work in the City of London (2006–2007) studying Chief Risk Officer roles
Research Interests:
- Behavioral approaches to risk management
- Management control systems for sustainability
- Ethics in corporate governance
- Decarbonization strategies in heavy industries
Awards:
- 2025 Honorary Doctorate from Uppsala University
- 2017 ACA Prize for Risk Management Contributions
- 2014 Global Risk Forum Film Award
Key Contributions:
- Co-developed Harvard’s Risk Management executive program
- Leads research on ‘Values at Risk’ and corporate purpose
- Published widely on climate risk governance and ethical leadership
Her recent work emphasizes decarbonization strategies and moral accountability in business, bridging accounting practices with environmental and ethical imperatives.
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