Kee-Hong Bae

Professor Kee-Hong Bae is a distinguished academic in finance, holding the Bob Finlayson Chair in International Finance at the Schulich School of Business, York University. He has held academic appointments at institutions including Korea University, Queen’s University, and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research expertise spans corporate governance, international finance, and financial globalization.

Education: PhD in Finance from Ohio State University (1993), M.S. and B.S. from Korea University (1986, 1984).

Research Interests: Focuses on corporate governance mechanisms, international corporate finance dynamics, and market integration effects. His work addresses topics like board reforms, CEO compensation, cross-border mergers, and emerging market challenges.

Recent Publications Highlight: Recent studies include analyses of board-CEO trust dynamics, debt financing strategies, and the impact of regulatory policies on executive pay. His work is published in top journals such as Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies.

Awards: Recipient of multiple accolades including the D.K. Kim Distinguished Scholar Award (2022), Eminent Scholar Award (2018), and several best paper awards. He serves on editorial boards of journals like International Review of Finance and Pacific Basin Finance Journal.

Professional Contributions: Active in academic leadership roles, including President of the Korea-America Finance Association and editorial positions. His research has been presented globally, with a focus on emerging market dynamics and corporate governance reforms.