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Brian Johnson serves as an Associate Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Finance at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business, where he also advises MBA students concentrating in finance.
His educational qualifications include:
- MBA in Finance from The Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA (1990)
- BA in Marketing with a minor in Japanese from The University of Utah (1988)
Johnson's expertise stems from 27 years in IBM's Corporate Finance division, spanning manufacturing, services, sales, headquarters, and international operations. His research and teaching focus on Corporate Finance, Financial Management, International Finance, and Mergers and Acquisitions, emphasizing the strategic use of financial information to optimize organizational performance. He frequently addressed professional organizations on finance leadership roles during his tenure as CFO of IBM Japan.
Professional recognition includes serving as Board Chair for the American School in Japan (2015–2017) and holding the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. His advisory work centers on guiding MBA finance concentrators through curriculum and career development.
