A Message from the Dean
As I reflect on my first year as dean of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, I am filled with gratitude and excitement. It has been an incredible journey so far, and I am thrilled to share this year’s dean’s report with you. We have made remarkable strides toward our vision of becoming the world’s most connected, interdisciplinary, and experiential business school.
At Scheller, we remain committed to driving innovation in business education, advancing and supporting research, and creating greater access to transformative learning experiences for all.
This year, we introduced the M.S. Major in Management program, providing early-career students with a foundation in business fundamentals, while also creating new interdisciplinary minors and concentrations. We also expanded our Executive Education offerings with timely and relevant programs such as AI for Business and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Certification Project in Panama.
Additionally, we have expanded our experiential learning opportunities, enabling students to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application. From launching the Center for Finance and Technology to offering immersive capstone projects, practicums, and global immersion trips to places like Singapore, Vietnam, Czechia, and the Nordics, we are preparing students for global leadership.
This hands-on approach is made possible by our faculty and their pioneering expertise in fields like AI, analytics, fintech, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and more. Their thought leadership ensures that our curriculum remains at the forefront of industry trends and challenges, preparing our students to lead in an ever-evolving business world.
Closer to home, Tech Square Phase 3 is coming to life. This exciting expansion will further connect Scheller to Atlanta’s dynamic innovation ecosystem. We are excited for our graduate and Executive Education programs to thrive in this state-of-the-art space, beginning in Spring 2026.
Through it all, Scheller continues to be recognized as a leader in excellence, with our undergraduate, M.S., and MBA programs consistently ranking top 20 in the nation and top five among public institutions. The scholarly and applied research by our faculty continues to garner increasing recognition for its relevance and impact around the world.
These accomplishments would not be possible without the unwavering support of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, benefactors, and partners. Your support and engagement make all the difference, enabling us to create leaders and shape the future of business education and research.
I am more excited than ever about the possibilities ahead and I am most thankful to have this opportunity to be part of the Scheller story with you. Together, let’s continue building something truly extraordinary.
Anuj Mehrotra Dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
We reflect on the lives and contributions of several cherished members of the Scheller community who leave a lasting legacy of dedication, service, and leadership. In Memoriam
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Professor Aaron Hackett
Aaron Hackett, Professor of the Practice in Marketing, passed away on March 14, 2024. He joined the College in 2013.
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Roberta Scheller
Roberta Scheller, the beloved wife of Ernest (Ernie) Scheller Jr., passed away on May 3, 2024.
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Professor Arn Rubinoff
Arn Rubinoff, principal lecturer in Law and Ethics, passed away on August 12, 2024. He joined the College in 2001.
Celebrating Leanna Piver: Georgia Tech Student Athlete Receives Posthumous Degree on the 25th Anniversary of Her Passing
Leanna Piver, Georgia Tech varsity cheerleader and beloved member of the community, was only 20 years old when she passed away due to a car accident in 1998. She will receive a posthumous degree from Scheller near the 25th anniversary of her passing and the 50th anniversary of her parents’ wedding.
Remembering Professor Sandra A. Slaughter: Inspiring Excellence in Information Systems Through Research and Mentorship
Sandra (Sandy) A. Slaughter was a beloved faculty member in the IT Management academic area when she passed away in 2014. As a leader in information systems research and devoted mentor to students, Slaughter continues to leave a legacy 10 years after her passing.
The Scheller College of Business continues its upward trajectory, earning recognition for excellence and innovation in business education. With momentum across programs and initiatives, Scheller solidifies its position as a leader shaping the future of business.
A Year of Accolades and Milestones
A Year of Accolades and Milestones
January 2024
Scheller Undergraduate Program Ranks Top 10 in the U.S.
Poets&Quants ranked the Scheller undergraduate program No. 10 in the U.S. and No. 1 in Georgia. Scheller experienced a strong showing in alumni survey results, ranking No. 1 for worth of cost in tuition, time, and resources; No. 2 for academic and career advising; and No. 3 for faculty quality and accessibility.
February 2024
Scheller MBA Career Services
Ranked No. 1 Globally by The Financial
Times
The Financial Times ranked the Full-time MBA program No. 1 in the world for MBA career services. The Jones MBA Career Center provides support to MBA students in career strategy development, interview prep, networking, employer recruiting sessions, and more.
April 2024
Scheller Evening MBA Once Again Ranks No. 1 in Georgia
The Scheller Evening MBA has been ranked the No. 1 part-time MBA in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year. In addition, the Full-time MBA program ranked No. 25 in the nation and No. 8 among public universities. Five of the College’s graduate business specialties ranked top 10, including Business Analytics, Information Systems, Production/Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.
September 2024
Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks Scheller MBA No. 16 in the U.S.
Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the Full-time MBA program No. 16 overall, No. 4 among public institutions in the U.S., and No. 1 in the state of Georgia. Scheller’s scores across Businessweek’s five indices—which measure compensation, learning, networking, entrepreneurship, and diversity—are a testament to the program’s excellence.
September 2024
Scheller MBA Ranks Top 20 in Fortune’s Best MBA Programs for 2025
Fortune has ranked the Full-time MBA program No. 19 in the nation and No. 5 among public institutions. Scheller’s ranking rose nine spots from the previous year. Fortune’s MBA ranking methodology takes into account factors such as a school’s Fortune 1000 score, employment placement rate, graduation rate, and more.
September 2024
Scheller Undergraduate Program Ranks Top 20 in the U.S.
The Scheller undergraduate program ranked No. 18 overall, a three-spot jump from last year, and No. 9 among public institutions. At the Institute level, Georgia Tech ranks No. 33 overall, with recognition as the No. 2 most innovative school in the U.S.
October 2024
The Financial Times Ranks Scheller Executive MBA Top 15 in the U.S.
The Executive MBA program has been ranked No. 15 among U.S.-only programs by The Financial Times. Just eight U.S. public institutions were included on the publication’s list of top 100 programs around the globe. Scheller Executive MBA alumni surveyed were part of the Class of 2021, who report an average $209,350 salary today—an average 47 percent increase in salary three years after graduation.
April 2024
Scheller Celebrates 16th Annual Honors Day
Scheller held its 16th annual Honors Day Awards ceremony on April 12. The awards recognize the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff thanks to “the generous donations of Scheller benefactors, alumni, corporate partners, and friends of the College.
July 2024
Scheller Executive MBA Ranks No. 1 in Georgia
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) recently ranked the Executive MBA program No. 1 in Georgia, No. 19 in the U.S., and No. 48 globally out of nearly 200 business schools based on employer reputation, academic reputation, career progression, executive profile, and class diversity.
September 2024
Scheller Net Impact MBA Chapter Wins “Chapter of the Year”
The Scheller Net Impact MBA Chapter was honored for its commitment to supporting Net Impact’s mission to inspire and equip emerging leaders to build a more just and sustainable world. Each year, Net Impact honors five distinguished chapters from its network of more than 300 global chapters.
July 2024
Scheller MBA Ranks Top Five for Classroom Experience, Career Prospects, and Minority Student Resources
The Princeton Review has ranked the Fulltime MBA program No. 2 for classroom experience, No. 3 for career prospects, and No. 5 for minority student resources. The ranking draws from a comprehensive survey of almost 29,900 MBA students across 397 schools and includes institutional data from school administrators.
November 2024
MBA Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Point to Vital Partnerships and Practiced Resilience
The Full-time MBA Class of 2024 has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in an evolving job market. 69 job seekers secured positions across 36 unique employers in 12 diverse industries. This achievement is a testament to their hard work and ability to thrive in conditions of change and competition.
December 2024
Georgia Tech M.S. in Quantitative and Computational Finance Ranked Top 10 in the U.S.
The M.S. Quantitative and Computational Finance program, an interdisciplinary initiative between the Scheller, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and the School of Mathematics, was recently ranked top 10 in the U.S. by QuantNet.
December 2024
Scheller and Blacks in Business Celebrate Third Consecutive NBMBAA Collegiate Partner of the Year Award
Scheller has been recognized for the third consecutive year as the National Black MBA Association® Collegiate Partner of the Year, thanks to the efforts of the Scheller Blacks in Business Club and its president, Chasten McCrary.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to student success, creating an environment that nurtures strategic thinking, leadership, and innovation. This year, our students exemplified their mastery of technology and business, along with a deep commitment to shaping the future of business for the better.
Cultivating Tech Savvy, Business Smart Leaders
Curriculum and Experiential Learning Innovation
Scheller
Offers M.S. With Major
in Management
Scheller introduced the M.S. Major in Management program in Fall 2024. The full-time, on-campus degree offers early career college graduates from any background a solid business foundation to confidently step into their desired career paths.
Scheller Launches Center for Finance and Technology
Scheller has launched the Center for Finance and Technology, a new initiative aimed at developing future finance professionals through hands-on experiences and industry connections. Supported by a significant gift from Mike and Jenny Messner, the center will create a new generation of collaborative and industry-ready financial services industry professionals.
Breaking New Ground: Inside the Launch of Scheller’s AI for Business Course
Scheller welcomed its first cohort of learners in AI for Business, an Executive Education course designed for leaders and professionals interested in learning more about how AI is influencing business.
Georgia Tech Introduces Immersive Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Project in Panama
Scheller launched Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Certification Project in Panama, a new immersive certification option through which students collaborate with Georgia Tech alumni at a sponsoring company in Panama to complete their final process improvement project and earn their Green Belt certificate.
Scheller Launches Cybersecurity Governance for Board Members
Scheller is offering a new Cybersecurity Governance for Board Members course that provides board members with the knowledge and tools to implement effective cybersecurity strategies.
First Graduates of the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate Share Their Experience
Jimmie Hardin and Harpreet Hora are among the first graduates of the online Business Analytics Graduate Certificate program, which was first introduced in Spring 2023. Interaction with the faculty enriched their experience and they’re applying the tools they learned directly to their careers.
Introducing Scheller’s First Business Analytics Case Competition
The inaugural business analytics case competition promoted data-driven innovation and strategic thinking. The experience underscored the importance of creativity and a customer-centric approach in addressing complex business challenges.
Scheller Students Launch Stock Valuation Research Portal
As part of a Georgia Tech Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) initiative, a student-run equity research team focused on the transportation sector has launched a Stock Valuation Research Portal. Their research offers valuable insights into the dynamic industry, fostering collaborations with local businesses and investors.
Healthcare Consulting Practicum Students Offer Real-World Solutions to Piedmont Hospital
Students in Professor of the Practice Bill Todd’s Healthcare Consulting Practicum worked with C-suite executives at Piedmont Hospital to study the viability of creating a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) for the hospital.
Students Compete for Cash Prizes in Second SUSTAIN-X Pitch Competition
In a setting similar to “Shark Tank,” entrepreneurs pitched ideas for sustainable business startups at the Scheller. The sustainable business ideas – from fabric made from fungi to pet food derived from oyster shells – impressed both the audience and judges.
Inside the Business Analytics Practicum: Students Deliver Insights and Innovative Ideas at Showcase
Undergraduate students impressed executive leaders from Home Depot, Sparck Technologies, and Thought Logic Consulting with the results of their semester-long business analytics challenge.
Georgia Tech Carbon Reduction Challenge Creates Innovative Solutions and Promising Results
The Carbon Reduction Challenge wrapped up its eighth summer with a final expo that showcased the innovative and impactful sustainability solutions proposed by participating college students. The event highlighted the creativity and practicality of projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and saving money for companies and the Georgia Tech campus.
TechForward MBA Conference at Scheller Makes a Splash in its Inaugural Year
The first annual TechForward MBA Conference at Scheller was a student-led, two-day event connecting students, alumni, faculty, and business professionals to the Atlanta tech community. The event featured conference keynotes, panels, and workshops by leaders at Salesforce, NVIDIA, Stord, and more.
2024 Ideas to Serve Student Projects Explore Mental Health, Environmental Justice, and Affordable Housing
Nineteen Georgia Tech students participated in the 2024 Ideas to Serve Poster Showcase, which gives students the opportunity to explore complex local issues, including food equity, safety and justice, youth development, mental health, environmental justice, and affordable housing.
Scheller Team Wins 4flow Supply Chain Case Competition
Four Scheller undergraduate students won the 4flow Case Competition in Supply Chain Management, which gave them the opportunity to create an approach and solution to improve and optimize their client’s sustainability goals.
Learning at a Global Scale
#SchellerAbroad: Georgia Tech MBAs Travel to Singapore, Czechia, and the Nordics
From exploring regional markets, to gaining hands-on consulting experience with international clients, students share their MBA International Practicum experiences, which not only broadened their global perspectives but also made lasting impacts on their careers.
Exploring Greek Culture, Commerce, and Culinary Delights: A Walk Through Georgia Tech Executive MBA Alumni’s Journey to Greece
Executive MBA alumni journeyed to Greece for the inaugural Executive MBA Alumni Residency, where they were able to immerse themselves in the country’s rich history, contemporary business landscape, and culinary traditions.
Executive MBA Students Journey to Vietnam and Singapore
As part of their two-week International Residency, students in the Executive MBA program visited Vietnam and Singapore to learn more about international business and experience Asian culture.
Igniting Generational Change: Georgia Tech Students Work With Hungarian Nonprofit Tűzcsiholó Egyesület
Two Scheller students, Sam Bolton and Mallory Shurtz, learned more than just how to make a documentary when they worked with Hungarian nonprofit Tűzcsiholó Egyesület in their Leadership for Social Good Study Abroad program.
Employing Business Analytics for Social Impact: A Partnership Between a Colombian Nonprofit and Scheller’s Business Analytics Center
Through a business analytics practicum course, a team of MBA students at Scheller worked with data analysts at a Colombian compensation fund to help anticipate the future economic and social needs of workers and their families.
Equity in Sunshine: A Transformative Internship Experience in Kenya
Amanda Ehrenhalt, an undergraduate who is committed to sustainability on campus and in her future career, embarked on a transformative summer internship with Renewvia Solar Africa. The internship solidified Amanda’s desire to pursue a career that can make a more equitable and sustainable world.
Reports from the Future: Georgia Tech Denning Technology and Management Program Students Go Global
Three Denning Technology & Management (T&M) Program teams participated in Professor Eric Overby’s Reports from the Future Symposium, where they presented strategies for attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These initiatives encompassed air travel, railway systems, terrestrial transportation, and rainforest conservation.
Profiles of Impact and Innovation
Caleb Yarbrough Named Poets&Quants 2024 Best & Brightest Business Major
Undergraduate Caleb Yarbrough was selected as one of Poets&Quants’ Best & Brightest Business Majors for 2024. After graduation, he joined Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst in the Atlanta office.
Kalieann Wetherington Named
Poets&Quants 2024 Best & Brightest Business Major
Undergraduate Kalieann Wetherington was selected as one of Poets&Quants’ Best & Brightest Business Majors for 2024. After graduation, she joined PwC in the Atlanta office as a management consulting associate in the Deals Transformation practice.
Azell Francis Named
Poets&Quants 2024 Best & Brightest MBA
Azell Francis, Full-time MBA ’24, was named one of Poets&Quants’ 2024 Best & Brightest MBAs. She joined Strategy& as a senior associate consultant after graduation.
Manjish Naik Named
Poets&Quants 2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA
Manjish Naik, Executive MBA ’24, was selected as one of Poets&Quants’ Best & Brightest Executive MBAs for 2024. He is a lead product manager at GE Digital.
A Legacy of Resilience: Meet Tawana Miller, BSIM ’76
In 1976, Tawana Miller graduated from the College of Industrial Management. She didn’t know it at the time, but she was the first Black woman to graduate from the business school. Forty years later, in 2017, her accomplishment was finally acknowledged. We recognize the groundbreaking legacy she laid for all those whose visions have been raised because of her work.
Finishing What He Started: Allan Estroff Returns to Tech After 67 Years to Earn His Business Degree
Allan Estroff, a first-year undergraduate and the oldest student at Scheller and Georgia Tech, returns to finish his degree after a successful 64-year career in the garment industry. His story teaches that change is a given, and one’s reputation and ability to network can lead to amazing opportunities.
Jason Juang, BSBA ’24, Awarded 2024 Provost’s Academic Excellence Award
Jason Juang was awarded the 2024 Provost’s Academic Excellence Award at Georgia Tech, which is bestowed to students who display excellence in their academic pursuits. A climate change researcher, project manager, and community organizer, Jason began work as a Henry Luce Scholar in Asia after graduation.
From Malta to Georgia Tech: Meet Three-Time Olympic Swimmer Andrew Chetcuti
The Power of Vulnerability: Executive MBA Alexis Roe Embraces Her Authenticity One Promotion at a Time Andrew Chetcuti conquered his fear of swimming and competed in three Olympic Games before he was 30. Now he’s streamlining in new lanes as a Full-time MBA student at Scheller and intern at Bain & Company.
When Alexis Roe, Executive MBA ’20, joined the program, she only planned to improve her business acumen. What she learned is that there is power in embracing your voice and authenticity, which led to her gaining a role and several promotions with the Atlanta Hawks.
From Delta to Google: Executive MBA Phong Truong’s Journey to Switching Industries
Phong Truong, Executive MBA ’21, made an unexpected career pivot from engineer at Delta to program manager at Google. His experience at Scheller and in his cohort inspired him to make a career change.
From Theory to Practice: Executive MBA Jay Elliott’s Negotiation Skills Advance His Career
Jay Elliott, Executive MBA ’17, learned how to comprehend business transformation architecture, expanded his network, and mastered the art of negotiation at Scheller. He also doubled his salary since graduating from the Executive MBA program eight years ago.
A Cosmic Connection: The Intersection of Jamaal Broome and Duane Carthy’s Paths
Jamaal Broome and Duane Carthy both grew up in the same neighborhood, attended the same high school, moved to Atlanta, and graduated from Scheller’s MBA programs. But, they never knew each other until they became co-chairs of the Scheller Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ambassadors program. Their friendship, born from shared experiences and a commitment to community, is a testament to the power of connection and the unexpected ways our paths intersect.
From NBA to MBA: Dennis Scott Reflects on Past, Present, and Future as Georgia Tech Retires His Jersey
Dennis Scott’s remarkable evolution from Georgia Tech basketball star and NBA veteran to broadcast analyst and Executive MBA graduate embodies the ideal of student athlete achievement. The retirement of his No. 4 jersey is a testament to his success on the court and his strong commitment to education and the Yellow Jacket community.
Scheller-brate Love: Chilean Husband-Wife Duo Take on a Scheller MBA...Together
Chilean couple Diego Miranda and Fernanda Canessa are the first international couple to join the Full-time MBA program since Covid-19. Through all the ups and downs that come with being students again, they both agree that the program is great for couples.
The Entrepreneurs of Scheller: Olushola Oladejo’s Startup Promotes Food Sustainability in Africa
Olushola Oladejo, Full-time MBA student, is the founder of Foodpreneurs Hub. She uses her background as a food scientist to coach students on the food processing business so they can grow their enterprises and enhance food security in Africa.
In Good Company Named Among Poets&Quants’ Most Disruptive MBA Startups
In Good Company, founded by Sarah Naumann and Amanda Shojaee of the Full-time MBA Class of 2023, was recognized as one of Poets&Quants’ Most Disruptive MBA Startups. In Good Company’s mission is to empower management to lead teams with learning and developmental disabilities successfully.
The Entrepreneurs of Scheller: Dante Jackson Imbues Cybersecurity With Purpose Through Serket-Tech Security
Dante Jackson’s Executive MBA experience unexpectedly led him to found Serket-Tech Securities within a year of graduating. As CEO, he’s not just running a business – he aims to transform lives and communities.
Anjana Anandkumar, IE ’21 and Evening MBA ’26, Builds Mentorship Program for Georgia Tech Lavender Alumni
Anjana Anandkumar, IE ’21, Evening MBA ’26, and supply chain manager at The Coca-Cola Company, quietly advocates for LGBTQIA individuals through her impactful volunteer work matching Georgia Tech Lavender Alumni mentors and mentees in partnerships built to create community.
At the Scheller College of Business, we foster impactful connections through innovative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives. By bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, and changemakers, we address complex challenges and shape the future of business and society.
Creating Connections and Partnerships
Yousef Ali, MBA ’26, Pascaline Ezouah, MBA ’25, Joseph Lockett, MBA ’24, Cynthia He, MBA ’26
New Law, Data, and Design Lab Uses Innovation to Increase Justice System Access, Efficiency, and Fairness
Scheller introduced a new Law, Data, and Design Lab designed to improve fairness, efficiency, transparency, and access to justice systems in U.S. and global legal systems using computer and data science, operations management, public policy, and design.
Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation Lab and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Host Second Annual Household Finance Conference
Georgia Tech, the Financial Services Innovation Lab at the Scheller, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta hosted the second annual Household Finance Conference on March 21 and 22, 2024. Academic luminaries, policymakers, and industry experts congregated over two days to dissect the latest trends in household finance.
Inaugural AI and The Future of Finance Conference Highlights Impact of New Developments in AI on the Finance Industry
The Financial Services Innovation Lab at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business sponsored and organized the inaugural AI and The Future of Finance Conference. Speakers included academics and industry leaders discussing how AI and generative AI will change the finance industry.
22nd Annual Roundtable for Engineering Entrepreneurship Research Conference Gathers Researchers from Around the World
The 22nd annual Roundtable for Engineering Entrepreneurship Research (REER) conference was held on November 1 – 2, 2024 at Scheller. The conference, organized by Alex Oettl and other faculty from the Strategy and Innovation academic area, brought together researchers from around the world.
Your Career in Bloom: Scheller Hosts Women in Technology Young Professionals
Scheller hosted members of the Women in Technology Young Professionals program at an event designed to empower women in business and STEAM fields as they navigate their early careers. The evening featured a keynote by Google digital strategist Naomi Davis, BSBA ’23, and a panel discussion with Scheller MBA students and alumnae.
Seventh Annual Marketing Innovation Conference Focuses on Intersection of AI and Marketing
The seventh annual Marketing Innovation Conference @ Scheller successfully brought together students, alumni, faculty, and Atlanta’s business community members, for conversations on marketing during the age of AI disruption.
Scheller Hosts the Journal of Operations Management Mini Conference
Scheller hosted the 2024 Journal of Operations Management (JOM) Mini-Conference on February 10 – 11, 2024, bringing together U.S. and international faculty in the field of operations management to discuss the goals, standards, and requirements of publishing research in JOM.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Marks Second Anniversary with Significant Wins
The business collective has grown more than 40% in a year, with 62 organizations committed to taking action toward net zero carbon emissions.
Raphael Bostic, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Fed, Speaks to Scheller Students
Dr. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed, visited Scheller undergrads in their Management of Financial Institutions class taught by Gary T. Jones, Professor of the Practice.
Tech Talks Business, hosted by the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, is a series of conversations between Dean Anuj Mehrotra and leaders and experts at the forefront of business, technology, entrepreneurship, public policy, and civic innovation. Our distinguished guests share their perspectives, examine local and global trends, delve into the nuances of leadership, and illuminate the interconnectedness of our changing business world.
February 2024
Ángel Cabrera, President of Georgia Tech
April 2024
Paul Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Inspire Brands
May 2024
Carol B. Tomé, CEO of UPS
March 2024
Laurel Hurd, President and CEO of Interface, Inc.
April 2024
Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA
June 2024
David Solomon, and CEO of Goldman
September 2024
Ted Decker and Fahim Siddiqui, The Home Depot
Chairman Goldman Sachs
October 2024
Jean Marie Richardson of iFOLIO
November 2024
Bill George, Former CEO of Medtronic and Author of True North
October 2024
Top Consulting Industry Leaders
October 2024
Womack, CEO of Southern Company
Chris
Solomon,
Scheller faculty excel in teaching, research, and collaboration. This year, their contributions to business thought and strategic partnerships, both within and beyond Georgia Tech, have positioned them at the forefront of solving today’s most complex business challenges.
Shaping the World Through Business Thought Leadership
Manpreet Hora, Senior Associate Dean of Programs, Dean’s Distinguished
Faculty Awards and Honors
Katie Badura Wins 2023 Rising Star Early Career Award
Katie Badura, assistant professor of Organizational Behavior, won the 2023 Rising Star Early Career Award from the Network of Leadership Scholars.
Han Zhang Selected as Editor-in-Chief of Information & Management Journal
Han Zhang, Steven A. Denning Professor in Technology & Management, was recently selected as editor-in-chief of Information & Management journal.
D.J. Wu Honored With Two Awards From INFORMS Information Systems Society
D.J. Wu, professor of Information Technology Management, won two awards from the INFORMS Information Systems Society (ISS): the INFORMS ISS Distinguished Fellow Award and the President’s Service Award.
Charles (Chuck) Easley Among ACC 2023 UNITE Award Recipients
Chuck Easley, Professor of the Practice in Organizational Behavior, received the 2023 ACC UNITE Award.
Four Scheller Faculty Receive Awards from INFORMS
Abhishek Deshmane, Pan Li, Morvarid Rahmani, and Karthik Ramachandran received high honors from INFORMS, the leading international association for operations research and analytics professionals.
Han Zhang Receives the Association for Information Systems Fellow Award
Han Zhang, Steven A. Denning Professor in Technology & Management, won the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Fellow award.
Celebrating Frank Rothaermel’s Appointment to Regents’ Professor and 20-Year Career at Scheller
Regents’ Professor Frank Rothaermel celebrated 20 years of teaching and research at the Scheller.
Three Regents’ Professors Recognized as Top Business and Management Scientists
Ajay Kohli, Frank Rothaermel, and Beril Toktay were recognized by Research.com as top business and management scientists. Emeritus faculty Naresh Malhotra and Marie Thursby were also recognized for their contributions to research.
Tiffany Johnson Named 2024 Poets&Quants Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professor
Tiffany Johnson, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, was named a 2024 Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professor by Poets&Quants.
Morvarid Rahmani, Karthik Ramachandran, and Priyank Arora Receive Best Paper Award from the Manufacturing & Service Operations Management Society
Morvarid Rahmani and Karthik Ramachandran, along with former Ph.D. student Priyank Arora, were awarded Best Paper from the Manufacturing & Service Operations Management Society for their research on how nonprofit organizations can best serve distressed individuals requiring multiple resources.
Robert Thomas, Professor of the Practice, Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
Robert Thomas, Professor of the Practice, received a Fulbright Specialist Program award to increase the capacity of the Technical University of Kosice in the Slovak Republic in meet peace engineering goals around the Ukrainian conflict.
Charlotte Alexander Receives Google Academic Research Award to Build AI Tools for Improving Accessibility of Legal Documents
Charlotte Alexander and colleagues Betsy DiSalvo and Wei Xu received a $100,000 Google Academic Research Award for their project “Improving Accessibility of Legal Documents with AI to Support Civil Rights Litigation.”
Adithya Pattabhiramaiah Recognized as 2024 Marketing Science Institute Scholar
Adithya Pattabhiramaiah, Sharon A. and David B. Pearce Professor and associate professor of Marketing, was recognized as a 2024 Marketing Science Institute Scholar.
Anuj Mehrotra’s Research Receives “Test of Time” Award From INFORMS Journal on Computing
Anuj Mehrotra and Michael Trick received the “Test of Time Award” from the INFORMS Journal on Computing for their paper, “A Column Generation Approach for Graph Coloring,” which has been recognized as an enduring classic in the field.
The Use of AI By Financial Executives and Their Auditors
Nikki MacKenzie, assistant professor of Accounting, and her colleagues conducted research on how financial executives view AI and its use in the financial reporting process.
Who Benefits From a Shifting Streaming Landscape?
Abhishek Deshmane, assistant professor of Operations Management, discusses what the future holds for streaming services and their customers.
The Future of Smart Ad Display Systems
D.J. Wu, Ernest Scheller Jr. Chair in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, conducts research into smart ad display systems reveals a win-win opportunity for consumers and advertisers.
How Different Fields Are Using GenAI to Redefine Roles
Maryam Alavi, Elizabeth D. and Thomas M. Holder Chair, proposes a framework rooted in job crafting principles for identifying best practices in harnessing GenAI tools to bolster knowledge work.
Loan Liability: Negative Associations With an Auditor Can Affect Loan Chances
Research by Arnold Schneider, professor of Accounting, shows loan officers are more likely to provide a commercial loan to borrower’s whose auditors have a good reputation with the loan officer, while auditors with a poor reputation often affect the approval of a commercial loan by loan officers.
Research Finds Commercial Real Estate Risks Are Understated at Largest U.S. Banks
A new study by Manasa Gopal, assistant professor of Finance, has found that large U.S. banks may underestimate their commercial real estate (CRE) risks and face vulnerability through credit lines to real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Are We in a Recession?
Alex Hsu, associate professor of finance, shares his insights on whether the U.S. is currently experiencing a recession.
New Chatbot Can Spot Cyberattacks Before They Start
John McIntyre and researchers at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. developed a chatbot to analyze social media data from X (formerly Twitter), using sentiment analysis to predict cyber threats.
Achieving Net Zero
Beril Toktay, director of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and Regents’ Professor in Operations Management, discusses achieving net zero and provides examples of how some industries can reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change.
Mobile Data and Digital Inequality
Eric Overby and Sri Narasimhan of the IT Management academic area discuss their research on whether improving mobile internet usage by removing data caps can help reduce digital inequality.
Research Reveals Racial Bias in Financial Analyst Valuations
Research by Kathy Rupar-Wang shows that financial analysts undervalue companies led by non-white CEOs, reacting 57 percent more strongly to bad earnings news. Despite this bias, these companies often exceed analysts’ expectations the following year.
Expanding Expertise: Meet New Faculty
Justin Blann Arizona State University
Charlotte Alexander Georgia State University
Nan Zhao Washington University
Sharada Sridhar Columbia University
Xindi He University of Chicago
Sun Yong Kim Northwestern University (Visting)
Zhaohu (Jonathan) Fan University of Cincinnati
Mingixi Zhu Stanford University
Pan Li New York University
Daniel Yue Harvard University
Herrison Chicas University of North Carolina
Hyunsun Park University of Maryland
Zahra Mobini University of Texas - Dallas
Abhishek Deshmane IESE Business School
Shaping the Future: Ph.D. Graduate Placements
Chunghan Kang Hong Kong University
Yafei Zhang University of Central Florida
Peina Liu Washington State University
Zeya Wang University of Dayton
Summer 2024
Li Ding Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
Wendi Du University of South Carolina
Yufei Zhong University of Arizona
Spring 2024
Rich Zhu Data Scientist, Microsoft
Fall 2024
The leadership and support of the alumni and friends of the Scheller College of Business allow us to make our mission and vision a reality. Their dedication is instrumental in elevating the stature and impact of the College.
Sean Henry, Tommy Holder, and Michelle Louie Join the Scheller Advisory Board
The Scheller Advisory Board welcomed three new members: Sean Henry, Tommy Holder, and Michelle Louie, to its board. Their tenure began on January 1, 2024.
Scheller Expands Advisory Board with Four New Appointees
Garry Dennis, Jean Marie Richardson, Ronda Sides, and Kofi Smith joined the Scheller Advisory Board, collaborating with the dean to foster alumni connections, strengthen industry partnerships, and spearhead strategic initiatives that bolster the College’s mission.
Six Scheller Alumni Recognized in 2024 Georgia Tech Alumni Association “40 Under 40” List
Six Scheller alumni have been recognized by the Alumni Association in their 2024 “40 Under 40” list.
• Bethany Davis, MBA ’11
• Laura Gravesen, MBA ’09
• Kristyn Long, BA ’12 Briana C. (Sell) Stenard, Ph.D. Mgt ’15
• Osahon Tongo, Mgt ’10
• David Montes de Oca Zapiain, TI:GER alumnus
The People of Tech Square Phase 3: Meet the Architect and Project Manager
Two Georgia Tech alumni are key leaders in the development of Tech Square Phase 3. Jack Sawyer, M.Arch. ’05 and principal architect at Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, and Sabrina Bernstein, Evening MBA ’23 and senior project manager at Turner Construction Company.
Friends
Scheller College of Business Advisory Board
John Wells, IMGT 1984, Chair
Dennis James, MGT 1992, Chair-Elect
Dick Bergmark, IMGT 1975,
Hon. Ph.D. 2022, Immediate Past Chair
Teresa Smith, IMGT 1983, Past Chair
Mark Alexander, MGT 1987
Tom Avery, IMGT 1975
Kelly Barrett, IM 1986
Jany Brown, MGT 1997
Scott Brown, MS MGT 1995
Travis Collins, IMGT 1979
Rich DeAugustinis, IE 1992
Steve Deedy, IM 1981
Gary Dennis, IMGT 1987
Joe Evans, IM 1971
Valentine Fontama
Bob Gilson, IM 1973
Stuart Gould, MGT 1991
Sean Henry, BA 2019
Tommy Holder, IMGT 1979
Tami Hudson, MGT Alumna
Keith Jackson, MGT 1988
Mac Jordan, MGT 1971
Kim Keever, MGT 1987
Tony Kepano, IMGT 1986
Tony Kimani, M.D., F.C.C.P., A.O.A., MBA 2014
Tommy Lester, III, MBA 2011
Michelle Louie, MBA 2010
Scheller in Your City
Kristie Lowery, MGT 1992
Danny McCarthy, ME 1998, MSM 2000
Rick McDonald, IMGT 1982
Cooper Mills, IM 1968
Beth Nowers, IMGT 1979
Gregory Owens, IM 1982
Juan Perez
Jean Marie Richardson, MGT 2002
David Rowland, IMGT 1983
Jacquelyn Renée Schneider, BC 2006, MBA 2018
Jean-Pierre Serani, MBA 2005
John Sherman, III, IMGT 1982
Ronda Sides, IE 1983
René Simon, MBA 2018
Kofi Smith, IE 1999, MBA 2009
Kathy Waller
Tomoyuki Watanabe, MBA 2006
Charles Wilson
Emeritus Members
Bob Anclien, IM 1969
Larry Huang, IM 1973
Gary Jones, IM 1971
A.J. Land, IM 1960
Ernest Scheller, IM 1952, Hon. Ph.D. 2013
Scheller hosted events in cities across the country, bringing together alumni and friends of the College to learn, reconnect, and expand their networks.
Scheller College of Business Young Alumni Advisory Board
Anne Gusler, BSBA 2018, Chair
Kelly Albano, BSBA 2016
Marcus Arevalo, MBA 2014, ME 2007
Lauren Bateman, EMBA 2023
Skye Blevins, MBA 2023
Braddon Calloway, MBA 2020
Duane Carthy, EMBA 2021
Sara Chamberlain, MBA 2021
Robert Daniel, MGT 2001, EMBA 2022
Aashal Dave, BSBA 2019
Liz Davis, BS 2013, MBA 2021
Bartlet DeProspo, MS MSE 2020, MBA 2021, Ph.D. MSE 2021
Daniel Diaz, MBA 2021
Thea Dietrick, MBA 2020
Andrew Eskander, MBA 2021
Garry Fielding, EMBA 2020
Darby Kosten, BSBA 2020
Leo Haigh, MBA 2023
Marcus Harmon, MBA 2021
Jonathan King, MBA 2022
Annie Lai, EMBA 2021
Thomas Landzert, MBA 2023
Suzy Livingston, MBA 2022
Reem Mansoura, IE 2011, MBA 2021
Divad Miles, BSBA 2017
Sarah Morgan, BSBA 2019
Lauren Nohl, BSBA 2021
Jason Quill, BSBA 2020
Drew Rowland, BSBA 2016
Emily Salmond, BSBA 2022
Chad Sims, BSBA 2015
Dylan Steinfeld, BSBA 2019
Carson Topping, MBA 2017
Marcus A. Walker, MBA 2018
Jabrille Williams, EMBA 2022
Ashley Wiser, BSBA 2016
Yao Wu, MBA 2017
Transforming Tomorrow: Partner With the College
The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is proud to attract the best and brightest from around the world as they come together to change business. Your financial support empowers Scheller to develop and expand our programs and fulfill our mission of educating the inclusive, forward-thinking business leaders of tomorrow.
For more information, please contact:
Duante Stanton Senior Director of Development duante.stanton@scheller.gatech.edu 404.385.3878
800 W. Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
scheller.gatech.edu