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Professor Yilmaz Guney is a prominent academic at Swansea University's School of Management, where he serves as Professor and contributes to the Centre for Resilient Business and Society. With expertise in corporate finance and governance, Professor Guney has built an impressive research portfolio spanning two decades, evidenced by an h-index of 18 and 1,584 citations. He actively supervises PhD students and teaches across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs internationally.
Professor Guney's educational background includes:
- Doctorate in Finance, University of Durham (1999-2002)
- MSc in Finance, University of Durham (1998-1999)
- Bachelor's in Economics, Middle East Technical University (1994-1998)
His research focuses on corporate financing decisions, examining how firms determine their debt-equity mix, cash holdings, and hedging strategies. Professor Guney has extensively investigated the relationship between corporate governance, social responsibility, and financial performance, with recent work expanding into sustainable finance and machine learning applications in finance.
Professor Guney's recent publications reveal a sophisticated evolution in research methodology while maintaining core finance interests. His work increasingly incorporates behavioral perspectives and advanced analytics, with growing attention to sustainable finance topics and international comparative studies. Notably, his research on CEO characteristics and their impact on corporate financial policies has gained significant scholarly attention.
Professor Guney's academic impact is evidenced by:
- 39 research outputs documented in Pure
- Multiple publications in top finance journals
- Regular presentations at international conferences including the Multinational Finance Society and British Accounting and Finance Association
- Expert commentary on major economic events including the Global Financial Crisis and Covid-19 pandemic
As an educator, Professor Guney teaches a wide range of finance courses across multiple levels and supervises doctoral research with a focus on corporate finance and governance. His professional service includes editorial roles such as Regional (European) Editor for the International Journal of Behavioural Accounting and Finance since 2008, and External Examiner positions at several international institutions.
Professor Guney contributes to the Centre for Resilient Business and Society at Swansea University, focusing on business approaches to societal challenges. His research demonstrates extensive international collaboration, with co-authored papers spanning multiple continents and economic regions, reflecting his global perspective on finance and business issues.
