Guy Shani

Guy Shani is a Lecturer of Strategy at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He teaches strategy across undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs. He holds a PhD in Strategy from the University of Michigan (2018), an MBA and MS from the Israeli Institute of Technology (2008 and 2007), and a BA from the University of Haifa (2001).

His research explores social and psychological processes in corporate governance and leadership decision-making, focusing on how leaders respond to stakeholder treatment. He also advises grant-funded projects combining AI and mobile health technologies to develop real-time mental health interventions. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in healthcare innovation.

Key research themes include boardroom dynamics, media-firm interactions, and leadership cognition. His articles address topics such as social distancing from critical journalists and cognitive processes in elite board appointments. He actively contributes to translating mobile health research into sustainable commercial products.

While no specific awards are mentioned, his interdisciplinary work reflects sustained engagement with both strategic management and healthcare technology domains.

Shani’s advising focuses on AI-driven health interventions, supported by grant funding. He is affiliated with the Ross School’s strategic management and innovation ecosystems, though no specific labs/teams are detailed in the provided text.