Title: Emerging Issues in Corporate Ownership
Speaker: Brian Connelly, Harbert College of Business, Auburn University
Host: Shuping Li, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
When: 9:00-10:15 am, Oct. 10, 2024 (China Time, UTC+8) 
Language: English
Where: Zoom (no recording)
Register link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/iacmr/forms/index.cfm?ID=xYEQ12M

Abstract

Historically, shareholders were passive observers, attempting to predict stock price movements. This dynamic has dramatically shifted. Today, shareholders are pivotal players in corporate governance, exerting significant influence over a wide range of strategic decisions. Early research in this arena categorized shareholder types and examined their impact on various firm-level outcomes. To advance our understanding, future research on corporate ownership must explore novel and nuanced ownership structures. I will discuss several emerging research areas that I believe will shape the future of this field.

Speaker’s Bio

Brian Connelly is the former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Management and former Associate Editor of the Academy of Management Journal. His research has also been published in other leading academic outlets including the Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, andGlobal Strategy Journal. His work has garnered significant attention from media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. His research focuses on the impact of corporate governance structures, including shareholders and boards, on competition and strategic outcomes. Prior to his academic career, he amassed two decades of industry experience in engineering and international business with two Fortune 500 companies. During this time, he has lived and worked in England, Asia, and throughout the United States.