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Andrew C. Wicks serves as the Ruffin Professor of Business Administration and Richard M. Waitzer Bicentennial Professor of Ethics at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. He holds multiple leadership positions including director of the Olsson Center for Applied Ethics, academic director of the Institute for Business in Society, academic adviser for the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics, and director of Darden's Doctoral Program. Additionally, he maintains adjunct appointments in UVA's Religious Studies Department and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.
Wicks earned his B.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and completed both his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. His academic foundation bridges religious studies with business ethics, creating a unique interdisciplinary perspective.
Internationally recognized for expertise in business ethics and stakeholder theory, Wicks explores trust, healthcare ethics, total quality management, and ethical implications of accounting discretion. His recent research investigates supply chain ethics and the 'dark side' of stakeholder theory, with collaborations at the UVA Medical Center focusing on patient responsibility. He examines how organizations can integrate ethics across disciplines while addressing practical business challenges.
Wicks' publication trajectory spans three decades, evolving from foundational theoretical work toward increasingly applied research addressing contemporary business dilemmas. His most recent articles demonstrate growing engagement with healthcare ethics, technology implications, and social enterprise models, reflecting the expanding scope of business ethics in modern organizations.
- Frequently quoted by major media including Bloomberg Businessweek, Financial Times, Fortune, NPR, Poets & Quants, Time Magazine, and The Washington Post
- Recipient of numerous teaching and research awards (specifics not detailed in source)
- Active leadership in Academy of Management's Social Issues in Management Division
Through his directorship of Darden's Doctoral Program and leadership in ethics centers, Wicks mentors emerging scholars while facilitating dialogue between academia and business practitioners. His international teaching engagements across Australia, China, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand demonstrate global influence in business ethics education.
The Olsson Center for Applied Ethics serves as Wicks' primary research hub, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application of ethical frameworks. His work with the Institute for Business in Society connects academic research with corporate practice, creating meaningful platforms for advancing ethical business conduct globally.
