Annette B. Poulsen

Annette B. Poulsen is a Professor of Finance at the Terry College of Business, University of Georgia. She has served as Managing Co-Editor of the Journal of Corporate Finance (2001–2018) and held editorial roles at Financial Management and Journal of Financial Research. Her research focuses on corporate governance, international finance, and mergers & acquisitions.

• PhD, Economics, Ohio State University, 1983
• MA, Economics, Ohio State University, 1980
• BA, Economics (Summa cum laude), Washington State University, 1978

Her research explores corporate governance mechanisms, cross-border investment dynamics, and contractual relations between stakeholders. Recent work examines multinational enterprise governance, foreign independent directors, and board structures attracting foreign investors.

Her publications span topics like event studies, leveraged buyouts, takeover defenses, and privatization strategies. Key areas include financial economics, legal institutions in finance, and boardroom decision-making.

• Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, 2017
• Distinguished Service Award, Terry College of Business, 2014
• Outstanding Paper Award, Eastern Finance Association, 2014
• Hoeber Memorial Award, 2013

She served as President of the Financial Management Association International (2001–2002) and worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1983–1987).