Karen M Hogan

Karen M. Hogan is a Professor of Finance and Brian Duperreault Chair in Risk Management and Insurance at Lehigh University's Department of Finance. She also serves as the EMBA Coordinator. Her academic journey includes a BS from LaSalle University (1986) and a PhD from Lehigh University (1994).

Her research focuses on Finance, International Business, and Economics, with a particular emphasis on gender equity in leadership roles, cybersecurity's financial impact, corporate governance, and M&A dynamics. She has extensively analyzed gender disparities in insurance industry leadership, the effects of cyber breaches on shareholder wealth, and the reconciliation of shareholder theory with modern ESG frameworks.

Her work often integrates quantitative decision models, such as multi-criteria frameworks for venture capital evaluations and philanthropy impact analysis. Key themes in her recent articles include leveraging educational programs to address gender gaps in finance, and the global implications of cyber threats on corporate value.

Her contributions span corporate finance, risk management, and the intersection of technology with financial decision-making, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical rigor and practical applications in business education and policy.