Kathleen Kahle

Kathleen Kahle is a Professor in the Department of Finance at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona. She holds the Ann Griffin Endowed Chair in Finance and earned her PhD in Finance from The Ohio State University in 1996.

• Education
  • PhD in Finance, The Ohio State University (1996)

Her research focuses on corporate finance, capital structure, equity issues and repurchases, and insider trading. She has explored payout policies, board governance, and the impact of financial crises on corporate decision-making.

Recent publications address topics such as employee compensation effects on payouts, board gender quotas, and capital allocation strategies. Her work spans journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Corporate Finance.

• Scientific Awards
  • Ann Griffin Endowed Chair in Finance