Mark D. Walker

Mark D. Walker is a Professor of Finance and Department Head of Finance at the Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University. His research focuses on corporate finance, governance, and restructuring, with a particular emphasis on financial policies, mergers & acquisitions, and cross-border investment. He teaches international finance at both undergraduate and MBA levels.

Education: PhD in Finance (2001) and MBA (1995) from Purdue University, B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin (1991).

Research Interests: Corporate finance mechanisms, including equity offerings, payout policies, and firm viability; governance structures, cross-border M&A dynamics, and the impact of geopolitical initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative on global investment. His work also explores historical corporate cases, such as early 20th-century transit industry takeovers, and the role of institutional investors in corporate strategy.

Publications Highlight Trends: Recent studies analyze pandemic effects on M&A, direct flights' influence on cross-border deals, and the viability of firms issuing private investments in public equities (PIPEs). Earlier work includes exploration of board composition, SEO credibility cycles, and CEO evaluation metrics.

• No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the texts.
• Active in teaching innovation, including inquiry-based science pedagogy.

His research spans interdisciplinary areas, from corporate finance to historical business cases and parasitology studies (e.g., ectoparasite behavior), though the latter may represent collaborative work outside his primary field.