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Paolo Volpin is Professor and the Christopher and Mary Stratakis Professor in Corporate Governance and Accountability at the Department of Finance, LeBow College of Business, Drexel University. He also serves as Academic Director of the Gupta Governance Institute. He joined Drexel in December 2021 after holding leadership positions at City, University of London, including Dean and Vice Dean of the Business School, and previously spent 13 years at the London Business School.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Harvard University
- BA in Economics, Bocconi University
His research centers on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance, with a unique emphasis on integrating broader stakeholder dynamics—such as employees, regulators, politicians, and institutional investors—into traditional financial frameworks. He has significantly advanced the understanding of how political, regulatory, and labor environments shape corporate decision-making.
His recent publications, appearing in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies, reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of governance, regulation, labor, and financial policy. Themes include employment protection laws, takeover activity, debt holder governance, and managerial incentives, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach blending finance, economics, and institutional analysis.
Scientific Awards:
- Multiple awards for research on political determinants of corporate governance
- Recognition for work on regulation and M&A activity
- Awards for contributions to family firm life cycles
- Honors for research on governance and industrial relations
Professor Volpin has been involved in high-impact research and institutional leadership. While specific grant details are not listed, his sustained publication record and leadership roles suggest extensive research funding and academic influence. He has collaborated with prominent scholars such as Viral Acharya, Marco Pagano, and Eleni Simintzi. His work continues to explore the effects of mandatory financial disclosure on M&A and antitrust impacts on employment, indicating ongoing research momentum.
He is actively affiliated with the Gupta Governance Institute, where he leads academic initiatives in corporate accountability and governance, further amplifying his impact on policy and practice.
