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David Becher is a Professor of Finance and Dean’s Industry Fellow at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, where he is also affiliated with the Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute and Corporate and Executive Education programs. His research focuses on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, banking regulation, and executive compensation.
Dr. Becher earned a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from the College of William and Mary, specialized in International Economics at the University de Montpellier, France, and completed his Ph.D. in Finance at Pennsylvania State University.
His research explores how corporate boards and executives make decisions, the impact of regulatory changes on financial institutions, and the dynamics of corporate control. Key themes include the interplay between governance and regulation, the role of analysts in mergers, and the strategic behavior of boards during takeover attempts. His work is grounded in empirical finance and has significant implications for policy and corporate practice.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained focus on governance, M&A, and banking, with recent work examining creditor influence in acquisitions, funding conditions, and performance-based board turnover. The research spans disciplines including finance, economics, law, and organizational behavior.
- 2023 Wharton Financial Institutions Center (University of Pennsylvania)
- 2023 Faculty Member of the Quarter (Dean’s Student Advisory Board (DSAB))
- 2023 Dean’s Industry Fellow (LeBow College of Business)
- 2022 Dean’s Industry Fellow (LeBow College of Business)
- 2022 Wharton Financial Institutions Center (University of Pennsylvania)
- 2021 Dean’s Industry Fellow (LeBow College of Business)
- 2021 Wharton Financial Institutions Center (University of Pennsylvania)
- 2020 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award (Drexel University)
- 2019 Outstanding STAR Mentor (Drexel University)
- 2019 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award (Drexel University)
Dr. Becher has advised students through Drexel’s STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) program and has received multiple teaching excellence awards. He has served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Financial Research (2023–Present) and Financial Review (2020–Present), reflecting his active engagement in the academic community. He has also received research funding and fellowships from the Wharton Financial Institutions Center and Drexel’s internal research programs.
He is affiliated with the Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute and the Center for Corporate Governance at LeBow College of Business, where he contributes to research and executive education initiatives focused on governance and financial institutions.
