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Dr. François Neville is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business. Holding a PhD from Georgia State University, Neville's research bridges strategic leadership, stakeholder strategy, and business-society dynamics, with a focus on CEO political ideology, minority entrepreneurship, and corporate governance.
- Education: PhD in Strategic Management (Georgia State University), MSc in Management, BCom in Marketing (University of Ottawa)
- Leadership Roles: Editorial Board Member (Academy of Management Review, Journal of Management)
His research examines how executive polarization affects firm strategies and stakeholder engagement, particularly during crises like the Covid-19 pandemic. Neville's work appears in top journals such as the Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Management, where he investigates themes like loan discouragement in minority communities and boardroom cooperation with activists.
Scientific Recognition:
- Poets & Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professor (2023)
- William C. Frederick Best Dissertation Award (2015)
- INFORMS/Organization Science Finalist (2015)
A passionate educator, Neville teaches Business Policy & Strategic Management and Case Analysis & Presentation Skills, emphasizing lifelong learning and inclusive excellence. His 2018 study on minority entrepreneurs revealed racial disparities in loan discouragement, with African American entrepreneurs 4–7 times more likely to self-select out of financing processes.
