Dr. Hoontaek Seo serves as Associate Professor of Finance and Chair of the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance at Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration, where he has been faculty since fall 2010. His office is located in Bisgrove Hall Room 354F with office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Michigan State University (2009), forming the foundation of his academic expertise. Research focuses on empirical corporate finance mechanisms, particularly security offerings dynamics, corporate governance structures, control systems, and divestiture strategies. His work examines how these elements influence corporate financial decision-making and market valuation processes within empirical frameworks.
Debarshi K Nandy is Barbara and Richard M. Rosenberg Professor of Global Finance at Brandeis International Business School. He serves as MSF Program Director and Senior Associate Dean, with affiliations in Economics and Social Policy. Research focuses on venture capital, FinTech innovation, and entrepreneurial finance. Holds a Ph.D. from Boston College and M.S. from University of Calcutta. Research explores venture capital ecosystems, corporate payout policies, private equity impacts on trade, and behavioral aspects of financial decision-making. Recent work examines hedge fund strategies and student debt effects on investment behavior. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on financial intermediation mechanisms, with methodological innovation in natural experiments and empirical finance techniques. Fama/DFA Prize for Capital Markets and Asset Pricing Best Paper in Financial Institutions (FMA) Provost Research Award Directs Masters in Finance program and mentors startups. Affiliated with U.S. Census Bureau and NBER, with NSF and SSHRC research grants supporting work in financial innovation.
Zac Wiebe is an Assistant Professor at the William Dillard Department of Accounting within the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He also serves as the Director of Master's Programs for the Accounting Department. Dr. Wiebe joined the faculty in 2018 after completing his Ph.D. in Business at the University of Kansas. His position combines teaching responsibilities with research focused on financial reporting in public capital markets. Education: PhD in Business, University of Kansas Master of Accounting, University of Kansas Bachelor of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Wiebe's research primarily focuses on the intersection of financial reporting and capital markets. His work examines how accounting information influences investor decision-making and market efficiency. Key areas include Financial Reporting and Capital Markets , Non-GAAP Financial Measures , Investor Information Processing , Accounting Standard Setting , and Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures . His research investigates how financial disclosures affect market participants' understanding of firm performance and value, with particular attention to non-GAAP metrics, segment reporting, and the impact of temporal factors on information processing. Dr. Wiebe's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on how financial reporting practices influence capital market participants. His most recent work examines the impact of daylight saving time on investor information processing, revealing behavioral aspects of financial decision-making. Earlier research investigates the determinants and usefulness of non-GAAP revenue disclosures and segment profit/loss reporting. His work spans top accounting journals including The Accounting Review , Management Science , and Contemporary Accounting Research , indicating strong methodological rigor and relevance to both academic and practitioner audiences. Professional Recognition: Research published in top-tier accounting journals: The Accounting Review, Management Science, and Contemporary Accounting Research Research cited by major media outlets including Forbes, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg Active CPA license with the Colorado Society of CPAs As Director of Master's Programs for the William Dillard Department of Accounting, Dr. Wiebe oversees the Accounting Master's program curriculum and administration. He teaches Financial Accounting Research and Theory to Master's students, bridging his research expertise with classroom instruction. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available materials, his publication record in premier journals suggests successful research funding support. His role as program director indicates leadership responsibilities within the department beyond traditional teaching and research duties. Dr. Wiebe maintains an active research agenda focused on financial reporting's role in capital markets. His work suggests collaboration with other accounting scholars across multiple institutions, though specific research teams or labs aren't explicitly mentioned in the available information. His focus on practical implications of accounting standards indicates engagement with both academic and professional accounting communities.
Belen Villalonga is a Professor of Management and Organizations and the Yamaichi Faculty Fellow at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. She also holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Finance. She joined NYU Stern in 2012 after serving on the faculty at Harvard Business School from 2001 to 2012. Education: Ph.D. in Management, University of California, Los Angeles (2001) Ph.D. in Economic and Management Sciences, Complutense University of Madrid (2000) M.A. in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles (1998) B.A. in Economic and Management Sciences, Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros, Madrid (1991) Her research centers on family business, corporate governance, corporate strategy, and diversification . She has published foundational work on how family ownership and control affect firm performance, governance, and strategic decisions. Her studies on the diversification discount have reshaped understanding of conglomerate valuation. She has developed and taught courses for students and executives in family business management and strategic management. Her publications span top journals such as the Journal of Finance , Review of Financial Studies , Journal of Financial Economics , and Strategic Management Journal . The articles reveal a consistent focus on ownership structure, governance mechanisms, and strategic choices, particularly in family-controlled firms. Recent work extends into ESG performance and ownership influence on sustainability. Scientific Awards: Academy of Management Association Distinguished Paper Award Glueck Best Paper Award, Business Policy and Strategy Division (2012) Wyss Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students, Harvard Business School (2010) ECGI Standard Life Investments Finance Prize (2007) Family Firms Institute Best Unpublished Research Paper Award (2006) Brattle Prize, Journal of Finance (2004) Financial Management First Prize (2002–2004) Addison-Wesley Prize (2004) Professor Villalonga has served as an independent board director and audit committee member at global firms including Grifols, Ferroglobe, and Banco Santander International. She was previously a director at Acciona and Talgo for over a decade. These roles reflect her applied expertise in governance and strategy. She has mentored doctoral students and contributed to academic leadership through appointments such as the INSEAD André Hoffman Visiting Professorship. She is actively involved in research and corporate practice, bridging academic rigor with real-world impact in family enterprises and corporate governance.
Jeffrey G. York is a Professor at the Leeds School of Business , University of Colorado Boulder, with affiliations as Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives , Faculty Director of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship , and Fellow of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute . His career spans roles as Chair of Social Responsibility & Sustainability and Organizational Leadership & Information Analytics divisions, alongside editorial responsibilities at the Journal of Business Venturing . His research focuses on environmental entrepreneurship , emphasizing how entrepreneurs reconcile ecological and economic value creation. Key areas include institutional logics in sustainability markets, founder identity dynamics, and policy-entrepreneurship interactions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals trends in hybrid venture survival , prosocial organizational behavior , and regional sustainability transitions , with methodologies spanning case studies, longitudinal analyses, and institutional theory frameworks. His work appears in top journals like Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal . Scientific awards include Fellowship at the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute . He has mentored students and collaborated with leading scholars across entrepreneurship, organizational theory, and sustainability fields.
Kathryn Harrigan is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Business Leadership at Columbia Business School, affiliated with the Management Division. She joined CBS in 1981 and specializes in corporate strategy, strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and turnaround management. Education: BA from Macalester College (1972), MBA from University of Texas, Austin (1976), and DBA from Harvard (1979). Her research focuses on corporate renewal, technological synergies, and demand-side diversification in industries like telecommunications and media. She has authored prize-winning books and serves on boards of publicly-traded firms. Research interests include strategic flexibility, private equity-driven turnarounds, and competitive strategies for declining industries. Key articles analyze AT&T’s decline, new conglomerate strategies in the digital era, and the impact of M&A on innovation. Awards include recognition for her books on strategic management. Teaches courses on corporate growth, turnarounds, and strategy formulation. Her case studies cover companies like Johns Manville, Motorola, and Warner Bros. Discovery. She has contributed to media discussions on corporate restructuring via outlets like The Wall Street Journal and Yahoo Finance. Labs/teams: Active in Columbia’s strategic management research community, focusing on empirical analyses of corporate governance and joint ventures. Future work explores digital-era conglomerates and innovation dynamics in emerging markets.
Paul Nary is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, specializing in corporate strategy with emphasis on M&A, private equity, and business-technology history. His research investigates how firms' resources and capabilities shape external transaction strategies, particularly divestitures and acquisitions involving private capital. He teaches Corporate Development and Mergers & Acquisitions in Wharton's MBA program. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, a Master's degree from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, and an M.B.A. and B.S. in Finance from DePaul University. Dr. Nary's research centers on the strategic dynamics between public corporations and private equity firms, examining value creation mechanisms in divestitures, corporate asset markets, and governance structures. His work combines historical analysis with empirical methods to uncover how private equity intermediaries identify undervalued assets, enhance business value through governance reforms, and optimize transaction timing. His publications in Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Review reveal critical patterns: private equity acquirers generate lower shareholder returns for divesting firms primarily through ownership and timing strategies rather than target selection. His research demonstrates that private equity systematically targets businesses suffering from underinvestment, particularly those outside corporate parents' core domains with weak divisional incentives. Dr. Nary's scientific recognition includes: Mack Institute Research Fellowships (2018, 2019) Wharton Dean’s Research Fund awards Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research grants Strategic Management Society Dissertation Scholar Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship at Charles Babbage Institute He serves on editorial boards of Strategic Management Journal, Strategy Science, and Strategic Management Review. Prior to academia, Dr. Nary gained extensive industry experience at Intel Corporation in corporate venturing and M&A, and at a boutique private equity firm, providing practical grounding for his scholarly work. His media contributions include analyses of major mergers for Forbes and Knowledge@Wharton.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
Arkadiy Sakhartov is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds additional roles as Academic Co-Director of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program (2020-2024) and Scholar in the Illinois Strategic Organizations Initiative. His research focuses on strategic resource allocation, corporate diversification, and real options theory, emphasizing how firms leverage resource redeployability to optimize risk-return tradeoffs. Education: Ph.D. in Management (Purdue University, 2012), M.S. in World Economy (Russian Foreign Trade Academy, 1999), B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (South Ural State University, 1995). Research interests include: Resource redeployment dynamics in multi-business firms Economies of scope in corporate acquisitions Strategic implications of real options theory Corporate portfolio management Strategic divestiture and organizational renewal Recent work explores how firms balance flexibility and risk in resource allocation across industries like oil drilling and technology. Key awards include the 2024 ISOI Best Paper Award and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. He serves as editorial board member for Strategic Management Journal and Strategic Management Review , and chairs the Corporate Strategy Interest Group at the Strategic Management Society. Grants include BP Amoco research funding (2024) and multiple faculty research grants from Gies College. Active in academic service, he reviews for top journals including Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Management Studies .
Terrell Hunsinger, Jr., L.L.M., is a Part-time Professor of Practice in Law at the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law, where he is also pursuing a Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program. His academic and professional work centers on Federal Indian Law, tribal sovereignty, criminal justice, immigration, and intellectual property law. His research focuses on the legal implications of Supreme Court rulings on tribal sovereignty, particularly the doctrine of implicit divestiture, and how these affect Congressional plenary power. Additional areas include genomic research ethics in Native communities, human rights at the border, and legal protections for endangered species through biotechnology. He has contributed to the Oklahoma City University Law Review and participated in multiple legal clinics, including the IPLP Tribal Law Clinic and International Human Rights Clinic. His publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with law, ethics, and science. The sole identified article analyzes the risks of genomic research in Indian Country as a potential pathway to termination of tribal status. Other research topics span cognitive psychology, criminal justice reliability, and conservation biology. Adjunct Professor of Practice (Law), University of Arizona (2025) Consultant/Contracts Manager, Dominance MMA LLC (2018–present) Executive, Mitek Corporation (2017–2024) Legal Research/Writing, Richards and Minore PC (2017) Criminal Law Extern, Yuma County Public Defender’s Office (2011) He has served as a research assistant and published legal scholarship, with current academic work advancing tribal legal autonomy. He has also coached wrestling for at-risk youth for over two decades and conducted seminars globally. He is actively engaged in clinical legal education, advising on criminal law, immigration, and legal writing. No formal advisees are listed. He has not received any named scientific awards. His work is supported through academic and professional affiliations, including involvement in the IPLP Tribal Law Clinic and Border Action Network case before the Inter-American Commission. He integrates practical legal experience with scholarly research, particularly in Indigenous rights and justice reform.
Scott Petepiece is an Adjunct Professor of Law, affiliated with a law faculty, and a prominent legal practitioner serving as head of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Shearman & Sterling in New York. His expertise bridges academia and high-stakes corporate law, focusing on complex transactions involving multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors. His research interests center on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and financial regulation. He actively contributes to legal scholarship, particularly on regulatory frameworks affecting global banking and corporate transactions. The available article reflects a strong focus on U.S. financial regulation, particularly the Federal Reserve’s requirements for foreign banks, indicating deep engagement with current regulatory challenges in international finance. Transactional Implications of the Federal Reserve’s Intermediate Holding Company Requirement for Foreign Banks (2013) Mr. Petepiece advises leading corporations and financial institutions on major acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising activities. His practice includes representing clients in consortium investments, leveraged buyouts, and strategic joint ventures across diverse industries. He is involved with high-profile legal teams handling multi-billion-dollar transactions, including representations of entities like Fairfax Financial, Nokia, Dow Chemical, and Goldman Sachs. His work often involves navigating complex regulatory environments and structuring innovative transactional solutions.
Thomas E. Becker is a Professor at the School of Information Systems and Management in Sarasota-Manatee, University of South Florida. His research focuses on organizational behavior, management practices, and research methodologies. He holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from Ohio State University and the University of South Florida, respectively. Education: Ph.D., Ohio State University (1990) M.A., Ohio State University (1988) B.A., University of South Florida (1982) His research interests include organizational citizenship behavior, statistical methods in organizational studies, and dual commitments in professional environments. His work emphasizes practical applications of research to improve workplace dynamics and employee productivity. Notable achievements include the Academy of Management Best Article Award (2019) and Fellowships from the Association for Psychological Science and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (both 2024). He has served as Interim Dean (2019–2020), Co-chair (2018–2019), and holds leadership roles in professional networks like the Academy of Management and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. His current courses include Organizational Behavior and Leadership, Organizational Change and Development, and Strategic Human Resource Management.
Andrew F. Newman serves as Professor of Economics at Boston University's Department of Economics within the College of Arts & Sciences. Previously holding positions at University College London, Columbia University, and Northwestern University, he maintains affiliations as a Research Fellow of the CEPR in London and Paris. His academic appointments include visiting positions at Harvard, Princeton, the Institute for Advanced Study, Yale, and Brown. Professor Newman's research focuses on economic theory applications to inequality, organizational structures, and economic development. Key contributions include pioneering contract theory applications to income distribution analysis and developing the concept of the inequality trap. His current projects examine affirmative action effects under contractual imperfections and social learning models of organizational evolution. Primary research areas encompass Organizational Economics , Matching Theory , Contract Theory , and Economic Development . His recent publications demonstrate sustained contributions to understanding firm boundaries, vertical integration, and market competition. Trends show increasing focus on institutional interactions with organizational structures and growing applications to educational systems and social mobility. Award highlights include: Fellow of the Econometric Society Fellow of BREAD (Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development) Co-founder and Past President of ThReD (Theoretical Research in Development) Professor Newman actively mentors graduate students and secures research funding for projects analyzing inequality mechanisms and organizational dynamics. Current teaching includes Development Economics (EC 721), Industrial Organization (EC 731), and Organizational Economics (EC 436/536) for Spring 2025. His research group collaborates internationally through networks like the Inequality: Measurement, Interpretation, and Policy (MIP) initiative.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
Academic Position Sandra Corredor serves as Teaching Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Associate Head of Business Administration at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Recognized as one of Poets&Quants' 50 Best Undergraduate Professors in 2024, she has developed innovative curricula including the redesigned BUS 401: Crafting Your Purpose in Business course. Research Expertise Corredor's research examines corporate strategic decisions, organizational design solutions, and innovation processes with particular focus on emerging markets. Her work addresses governance models for corporate renewal, knowledge sourcing for innovation, and alignment of transactional attributes with organizational structures. Scholarly Contributions Her publications investigate divestiture governance modes, innovation patterns in developing economies, and frameworks for solving managerial collective action problems. Recent work analyzes how external and internal knowledge sources impact innovation trajectories in Colombian business environments. Educational Leadership As curriculum developer and educator, Corredor focuses on integrating purpose-driven learning in business education. She has transformed undergraduate courses to emphasize practical application of business skills toward meaningful objectives.
Songcui Hu serves as Associate Professor of Management and Organizations and Eller Fellow at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, where she has been a faculty member since 2012 after completing her PhD at the University of North Carolina. Her research centers on behavioral perspectives in strategic management, and she currently holds an Associate Editor position at the Strategic Management Journal. Education: PhD in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Research Focus: Dr. Hu's work investigates how firms set adaptive aspirations and allocate attention through problemistic search mechanisms, particularly examining firm risk-taking behavior under performance feedback. Her research integrates the Behavioral Theory of the Firm with organizational learning frameworks, exploring how social comparisons, network positions, and CEO characteristics influence strategic decisions in multidivisional and venture capital contexts. Publication Trends: Her recent work (2020-2025) demonstrates consistent contributions to top-tier journals including Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science, with increasing focus on contextual factors like network embeddedness and governance structures. The research trajectory shows deepening integration of behavioral theory with empirical examinations of strategic actions across diverse organizational settings. Scientific Recognition: Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, University of Arizona (2015) Peggy Lee-Sunil Wahal PhD Award, UNC (2011) Future Faculty Fellowship, UNC Graduate School (2010) SMS Doctoral Consortium Fellowship (2009) PhD Fellowship, UNC (2007-2012) Academic Service: Dr. Hu maintains significant editorial commitments as board member for Strategic Management Journal (2013-present), Administrative Science Quarterly (2020-present), and Organization Science (2022-present), while actively contributing as ad-hoc reviewer for Journal of Management, Strategy Science, and Global Strategy Journal, plus conference reviewing for AOM and SMS.
Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez is the Max and Bernice Garchik Family Presidential Associate Professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, specializing in the Management Department. His research bridges immigration economics, corporate strategy, and network theory, examining how demographic shifts and strategic firm actions influence innovation and organizational performance. Research Focus: Immigration's impact on firm investment, growth, and innovation. Strategic sequencing through alliances, acquisitions, and divestitures. Network dynamics in global business ecosystems. Publication Trends: Recent articles in Management Science , Academy of Management Review , and Strategy Science highlight his work on immigration economics (2024), synergy typology in M&A (2022), and institutional reform effects on alliances (2018). Key themes include cross-cultural workforce integration, network externalities in strategic decisions, and dynamic resource reconfiguration. Awards & Recognition: Multiple Emerging Scholar Awards (Strategic Management Society, Academy of Management, 2016–2018). Glueck Best Paper Award (2017) and Temple/AIB Best Paper Award (2016). Consistently recognized for teaching excellence, including Poets & Quants Best 40 Under 40 (2019). Teaching & Public Engagement: He teaches courses on global strategy, managing emerging enterprises, and network theory. His book The Truth About Immigration (2024) synthesizes decades of research, featured in The Economist , Freakonomics Radio , and Kirkus Reviews . Media outlets like CBS , MSNBC , and Knowledge@Wharton frequently cite his expertise.
