Srini Krishnamurthy

Srini Krishnamurthy is an Associate Professor of Finance at NC State University's Poole College of Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Tulane University (1998). His research focuses on corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, mutual funds, and investment banking, with notable contributions on director departures, market efficiency, and financial institution dynamics. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals.

Key research themes include the strategic implications of board committee structures, the impact of inflation on equity fund flows, and the competitive consequences of bank mergers. His work frequently bridges theoretical finance with empirical analysis of real-world financial markets.

Dr. Krishnamurthy's academic contributions span editorial roles at The Financial Review, where he has analyzed annual trends in financial research. He has also explored topics such as insider trading litigation risks and leverage decisions in firms. His research emphasizes practical insights for corporate decision-making and regulatory policy.