Anurag Sharma

Anurag Sharma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina, an MBA from the University of Virginia, and a BME from Birla Institute of Technology & Science in India. His research focuses on corporate strategy, decision-making in large groups, and the intersection of capital markets with company strategy. He chairs the Faculty Senate Program & Budget Council and teaches courses on corporate strategy, value investing, and venture financing.

His academic background includes roles spanning academia and industry, with a focus on strategic management and organizational behavior. Research interests emphasize the dynamics of strategic decision-making in complex organizational environments and the strategic implications of multinational enterprise (MNE) subsidiary operations. He has contributed to studies on subsidiary R&D mandates, managerial capabilities, and access to local knowledge in emerging markets.

Teaching specialties include competitive strategy, new venture financing, and behavioral aspects of strategy such as 'Euphoria & Panic' and 'Politics of Strategy'. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate governance and strategic innovation.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • MBA, University of Virginia
  • BME, Birla Institute of Technology & Science

Recent articles span interdisciplinary topics including subsidiary R&D strategies, corporate governance in MNEs, and cross-sectoral studies on farming systems and biomedical materials. Despite the diversity of his publication topics, his core academic identity remains rooted in strategic management and corporate governance research.