Scott Richardson

Scott Richardson is a Professor of Management Practice in Accounting at London Business School and Director of Systematic Credit at Acadian Asset Management. He holds a BEc from the University of Sydney and a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, with first-class honors. Previously, he worked as a researcher and portfolio manager at AQR, and held senior roles at BlackRock and Barclays Global Investors, including heads of equity and credit research.

• Research focus on the relationship between accounting information and security returns, firm valuation, earnings management, and corporate governance
• Director of Systematic Credit at Acadian Asset Management
• Editor of the Review of Accounting Studies

His work explores systematic investment strategies in fixed income markets, emphasizing diversification and return optimization. Recent publications, such as "New Approaches to Systematic Investing" (2022), highlight his expertise in credit and fixed income innovation.

Scientific Awards

• Notable Contribution to Accounting award (2009) for research on earnings quality and accruals

Scott bridges academia and industry, with extensive publications in top journals and practitioner-driven insights. He teaches core and elective courses in accounting and finance at the Master's level, focusing on practical applications of valuation and governance principles.