Biyu Wu ’15 Ph.D. has successfully defended her dissertation titled, “Do IPOs Face Higher Accounting-Related Litigation Risk? Evidence from Restatements.”
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Anna S. E. Jansson Vredeveld Ph.D. ’15
Anna S. E. Jansson Vredeveld Ph.D. ’15 has successfully defended her dissertation titled, “Consumer-Brand Engagement: Cultural and Moral Manifestations”.
James Cannon ’79 MBA
James Cannon ’79 MBA principal consultant and founder of Sundog Aviation has launched a business aviation safety advocacy service. Mr. Cannon will now offer a quarterly aviation newsletter, articles and research pertinent to the furtherance of operational safety with business aviation. This information will be critical when consideration is given to building a safety program and enhancing safety culture support.
Mark A. Schneider ’15 Ph.D.
Mark A. Schneider ’15 Ph.D. has successfully defended his dissertation titled, “Essays on Decision Making Under Risk in Decision Theory and Auction Theory.”
Rebecca A. Ranucci ’05 MBA, ’15 Ph.D.
Rebecca A. Ranucci ’05 MBA, ’15 Ph.D. h. has successfully defended her dissertation titled, “At the Manager-Analyst Interface: Bonding, Reciprocity and Assurances”.
Shan Lin ’15 Ph.D.
Shan Lin ’15 Ph.D. has successfully defended her dissertation titled, “When Marketing Strategies Meet Wall Street.”
Margaret M. Luciano ’15 Ph.D.
Margaret M. Luciano ’15 Ph.D. has successfully defended her dissertation titled, “Unpacking the Dynamics of Cross-Unit Coordination: A Multilevel Quasi-Experimental Investigation of Patient Handoffs.” Dr. Luciano was also inducted into the School of Business Hall of Fame in May, 2015.
Iriaj Kamili ’13 MBA
Iraj Kamili ’13 MBA has been appointed general manager of De Rigo Vision USA and will be based out of Miami, Florida. Mr. Kamili is an administrator with extensive experience in the management of international companies. Mr. Kamilli will supervise and develop DeRigo’s business in the North American market where he will be responsible for coordinating an optimizing all operational activities and strategies for the company.
Scott C. Larmee ’95
Scott C. Larmee ’95 has been named account lead for Wray Ward. Mr. Larmee will be part of the agency’s client engagement group and brings more than a decade of experience guiding client initiatives.
Donald L. Anderson, Jr. ’99
Donald L. Anderson, Jr. ’99 has been appointed to the position of senior vice president at the Federal Bank of Boston. Mr. Anderson will be in charge of the bank’s business technology and building management functions.