Adam Yore

Adam Yore is an Associate Professor and Stephen Furbacher Professor of Organizational Change at the University of Missouri’s School of Accountancy, Finance Department. He serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Financial Research (JFR), an ‘A’ ranked journal on the Australian Business Deans Council list. His research focuses on corporate governance, board structure, executive compensation, and managerial integrity, published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and The Accounting Review. His work has been cited by major media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review.

Yore teaches corporate finance courses, including undergraduate Financial Management and Ph.D.-level Corporate Finance seminars. He holds a BSBA in Decision and Information Science from the University of Florida (2002), an MBA in Finance and Leadership from the University of South Florida (2004), and a Ph.D. in Finance from Drexel University (2009). His research emphasizes practical relevance, addressing topics such as managerial ethics, board diversity, and the financial implications of corporate governance structures.

His publications span themes like audit behavior, CEO characteristics, and firm valuation, reflecting a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied finance. Despite no explicit awards listed, his editorial role and media coverage highlight his scholarly impact. Teaching and research advising are central to his role, though specific student advisees are not documented here.