Isabelle SOLAL

Isabelle SOLAL is an Assistant Professor in the Management department at ESSEC Business School in France. She holds a Ph.D. in Management (INSEAD, 2019), an MBA (INSEAD, 2008), and advanced legal qualifications including an LLM in European Law (College of Europe, 2000). Her career combines academic research with professional roles in law and consulting, including positions at FIFA TMS, McKinsey & Company, and major law firms like Shearman & Sterling LLP.

Her research focuses on gender dynamics in organizational contexts, particularly in leadership, board composition, and entrepreneurial finance. Key interests include gender bias in investment decisions, the impact of gender diversity on organizational outcomes, and mindfulness in reducing guilt-driven behaviors. Notable works address how female leadership affects stock prices and the challenges faced by women in securing venture capital.

Her articles span journals like Organization Science and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, with recent contributions exploring investor gender effects and gig worker mental health during the pandemic. She is a finalist for the 2023 OMT Responsible Research Award and has secured grants from INSEAD and Wharton.

Professional activities include editorial board membership at Organization Science, conference organizing roles, and service on INSEAD’s IRB Committee. She is a member of the New York State Bar and active in academic associations like the Academy of Management.