Biographical details: Dr Danika Wright is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Finance at the University of Sydney Business School. Dr Wright’s current research interest is in corporate finance. In particular, her research projects examine the links between M&A and capital structure. She has also worked on projects relating to corporate
Biographical details: John Shields is Professor of Human Resource Management and Organisational Studies in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies within the Business School. John holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Australian History (1977) from the Australian National University and a PhD in Economic History from the University of Sydney
Biographical details: Professor Peter Bryant is an award-winning academic with international expertise in designing and delivering successful strategic educational change in both business and social sciences institutions. He has thirty years of teaching and research experience in both the UK and Australia, in the areas of higher education strategy, educational innovation, online
Biographical details: Leisa Sargent is Dean of the Business School at the University of Sydney since December 2022. Leisa studied at the University of Toronto and obtained her PhD from the Rotman School of Management. Prior to her appointment at the University of Sydney, Leisa held the position of Senior Deputy Dean
Biographical details: Suresh Cuganesan is Deputy Dean (Students and Strategic Innovation) and Professor in the Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Sydney Business School. Suresh is passionate about education and research that is fit-for-purpose and impactful given our changing society and work environments. He provides strategic oversight across
Biographical details: Dr. Lemuria Carter is Deputy Dean and Head of School at the University of Sydney Business School. Lemuria studied at Virginia State University and obtained her PhD from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). Prior to her appointment at the University of Sydney, Lemuria held the position Head
Biographical details: Betina Szkudlarek is a Professor in Management at the University of Sydney Business School. She also holds the post of a Strategic Sustainability and Growth Consultant with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). Betina’s core research and consulting expertise lie at the intersection of cross-cultural management, international human resource
Biographical details: Professor Steven Maguire is Deputy Dean (Research) at the University of Sydney Business School since January 2024, where he is leading implementation of the research enterprise component of the Business School’s 2023-27 strategy: engagement with industry, government, civil society, and academia to produce excellent research with clear, significant local and
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Biographical details: Associate Professor Stacey Kim Coates, a proud Wiradjuri woman and recognised Aunty in her Community, is an accomplished Indigenous academic, executive leader and education sector specialist passionate about driving improved educational and employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Consequently, Associate Professor Coates is recognised for her achievements
Biographical details: Catherine began her career in industry, working with a large multinational company in Europe. Since her return to academia she has taught extensively at undergraduate and postgraduate level, both locally and overseas. Her teaching is predominantly in international marketing and business to business marketing. She values innovation in teaching and