Francesca Cornelli

At-a-Glance

Current Dean for Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Holds the Donald P. Jacobs Chair of Finance at Kellogg School.
Known for research in corporate governance, private equity, and initial public offering (IPO).
Co-created the Academic Female Finance Committee (AFFECT) in 2016 to encourage women in financial research.
Previously served as Professor of Finance and Deputy Dean at London Business School.
Earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University.

Biography

Francesca Cornelli is an economist and the Dean for Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a position she commenced on August 1, 2019. She also holds the Donald P. Jacobs Chair of Finance at Kellogg. Cornelli is recognized for her extensive research in areas such as corporate governance, private equity, privatization, bankruptcy, initial public offering (IPO), and innovation policy.