Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson is a Professor of Management at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, University of Missouri. He holds a PhD in Management from Texas A&M University (1992) and a B.S. in Geology from the University of Miami (1982). His research focuses on corporate restructuring and governance, IPO strategies, international diversification, and corporate social performance. He has published in leading journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal. Johnson serves on editorial boards for Organization Science and the Journal of Management, and previously held the Puterbaugh Chair in American Enterprise at the University of Oklahoma.

Johnson’s research spans strategic management and corporate governance, emphasizing IPO governance dynamics, institutional investor influence, and organizational change. His work examines how governance structures affect firm performance and innovation, particularly in global contexts. He has contributed to understanding boardroom attention mechanisms and entrepreneurial decision-making processes. His teaching spans strategic management, entrepreneurship, and research methods, supported by awards recognizing his teaching excellence.

Key academic contributions include studies on IPO lockup periods, institutional ownership heterogeneity, and the impact of corporate restructuring on innovation. He has also explored the relationship between corporate governance, social performance, and stakeholder management.