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Kazunori Suzuki is a Professor at the Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Business and Finance, Waseda University. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of London (London Business School), an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD, and a BA in Laws from the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Valuation, and Activist Shareholders, with a secondary interest in Public and Labor Economics.
- Ph.D. in Finance (University of London, London Business School)
- MBA (INSEAD)
- BA in Laws (University of Tokyo)
His recent research explores trends in non-consensual takeovers, valuation techniques in M&A, and the impact of activist shareholders on corporate performance. He has contributed extensively to academic and industry publications, with a focus on empirical analysis of Japanese and cross-border M&A activities.
His 15 most recent works highlight themes such as takeover analysis, corporate governance reform, valuation methodology, shareholder activism, ESG performance, and legal compliance. He has secured multiple grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for international comparative studies on corporate governance and M&A effectiveness.
Professional roles include:
- Associate Editor, International Review of Finance (2020.06–2024.06)
- Board Member, Nippon Finance Association (2022.09–)
- Councilor, Japan Finance Association
- Professional memberships: American Economic Association, American Finance Association, European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), Japan Finance Association, Nippon Finance Association.
He teaches courses such as Seminar on Empirical Analysis of Corporate Finance and Theory of Corporate Finance and Corporate Valuation at Waseda University's Graduate School of Business and Finance. Since 2019, he has been a Concurrent Researcher at Waseda University's Research Institute of Business Administration, and collaborates internationally with institutions like London Business School and Nippon Finance Association.
