EDHEC PhD in Finance Launches Its New Advisory Board
A Strategic Milestone to Strengthen Academic Excellence and Global Industry Impact
EDHEC Business School is pleased to announce the establishment of its new Advisory Board for the PhD in Finance programmme. Comprising internationally recognised scholars, influential financial industry leaders, and distinguished PhD alumni, the board will play a strategic role in advising the school on the academic development, relevance, and global impact of the Executive PhD in Finance. The creation of this Advisory Board was initiated and is led by Professor Emmanuel Jurczenko, Executive Director of the PhD in Finance, as part of his strategic vision to further strengthen the programme’s academic excellence and industry relevance.
The inaugural meeting of the Advisory Board took place on 13 June 2025, marking the official start of this long-term strategic initiative. The board will convene annually to review progress, share insights, and guide the evolution of the programmme.
A Mission Dedicated to Academic Rigor and Industry Relevance
The Advisory Board supports EDHEC in its ambition to:
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uphold the highest standards of academic excellence and scientific rigor,
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ensure the industry relevance of research outputs,
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reinforce the global positioning and impact of the PhD in Finance.
This initiative further strengthens EDHEC’s commitment to delivering a PhD programme that combines robust academic foundations with deep engagement in the realities and challenges of global financial markets.
A Distinguished Panel of Global Experts
The Advisory Board brings together senior academics and leading industry practitioners from top institutions worldwide:
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Nick Baltas – Managing Director, Head of XA Delta One, Commodities and Stock Strategies R&D, and Structuring, Goldman Sachs
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Alessandro Beber – Senior Researcher and Portfolio Manager, BlackRock
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Jennifer Bender – Global Chief Investment Strategist, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, State Street Global Advisors
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Marie Brière – Head of Investor Intelligence and Academic Partnerships, Amundi Investment Institute
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Serge Darolles – Professor of Finance, Université Paris Dauphine
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Jason Hsu – Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Rayliant Global Advisors
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Wei Jiang – Professor of Finance and Vice Dean for Faculty and Research, Goizueta Business School, Emory University
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Su Fen Lee – Deputy Director and Principal Specialist – Reserves and Investments, Singapore Ministry of Finance (PhD EDHEC 2014)
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Daniel Mantilla-Garcia – Professor of Finance, Universidad de los Andes; Research Fellow, Netspar (PhD EDHEC 2011)
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Gideon Ozik – Founder and Managing Partner, MKT MediaStats (PhD EDHEC 2011)
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Ronnie Sadka – Professor of Finance, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Department Chair, Boston College
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Bernd Scherer – Head of Portfolio Implementation, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
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René Stulz – Professor of Finance and Director, Dice Center for Research in Financial Economics, The Ohio State University
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Neng Wang – Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
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Jasmine Yu – Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Bryn Mawr Capital Management (PhD EDHEC 2019)
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Weili Zhou – Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Quant Investing & Research, Robeco
Reinforcing EDHEC’s Role as a Global Leader in Finance Landscape
With this milestone, the EDHEC PhD in Finance further reinforces its standing among top international PhD programmes in finance. The Advisory Board will help sustain EDHEC’s commitment to rigorous, impactful research that benefits both academia and the financial industry.
