John Ballantine Jr.

John W. Ballantine, Jr. is a Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the Brandeis International Business School, Brandeis University. He specializes in energy/climate change, corporate finance, and political economy. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer of a start-up software company, a senior consultant at Arthur D. Little, Inc., and a banker at Chase Manhattan Bank. He directed the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program for 15 years, focusing on energy finance and sustainability.

• Education: Ph.D. from New York University, M.A. from the University of Chicago, B.A. from Harvard University

His research encompasses labor economics, banking industry dynamics, financial crises, and geopolitical energy issues (e.g., Ukraine, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran). He has published widely in these areas.

Awardees include the Carlisle Democrat (2006) and Carlisle 2022 Most Honored Citizen. Professional affiliations include the New England Economic Partnership as its president.