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Francesca Cornelli is the Dean of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and holds the Donald P. Jacobs Chair of Finance there. She is a distinguished professor of finance with extensive international experience, having taught at institutions like the London School of Economics and Duke University. Her research focuses on private equity, corporate governance, bankruptcy, and innovation policy, with notable contributions to understanding LBO dynamics and board effectiveness. Cornelli has spearheaded initiatives such as the Kellogg-McCormick MBAi Program, enhancing interdisciplinary education in business, technology, and healthcare. She serves on multiple corporate and cultural boards, including Edizione and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Her editorial leadership roles include serving as editor of the Review of Financial Studies and on boards of prominent finance journals. Cornelli holds a PhD from Harvard University and a Laurea Summa cum Laude from Bocconi University.
Her work bridges academic research and practical application, emphasizing leadership in evolving business landscapes. Recent research trends explore team stability in private equity, regulatory impacts on short selling, and governance structures in leveraged buyouts. She has also contributed to policy discussions on innovation and privatization, reflecting her interdisciplinary focus.
Professional highlights include her roles as President of the Financial Intermediation Society and a Fellow of the European Corporate Governance Institute. Her board memberships underscore her commitment to both business and cultural sectors, balancing academic rigor with real-world influence.
