Chad Albrecht

Dr. Chad Albrecht serves as the Head of the Marketing & Strategy Department and MBA Program Director at Utah State University's Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. He holds the Vernon M. and MaRee C. Buehler Endowed Professorship in Management. His academic background includes a PhD in Management from ESADE Business School (2008) and a BA in Accounting from Brigham Young University (2004).

Dr. Albrecht specializes in fraud detection, business ethics, and corporate strategy. His research has been adopted by organizations like the AICPA and ACFE, influencing training and policy initiatives. Notable accolades include the Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year (2010, 2013) and Researcher of the Year (2011).

His teaching focuses on strategic planning, global strategic thinking, and human resource management. He has authored over 50 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and books on fraud prevention, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural management. Recent work emphasizes whistleblowing's role in anti-fraud measures and the strategic implications of corporate fraud cases like General Motors.

Dr. Albrecht’s research spans fraud examination, financial statement manipulation, and corruption dynamics across industries. He collaborates with global institutions to address ethical challenges in business practices and governance.