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K.J. Martijn Cremers has been appointed as the new Martin J. Gillen Dean of the Mendoza College of Business, effective July 1. An expert in investing and corporate governance, Cremers has served as interim dean since 2018 and has been a faculty member at Notre Dame since 2012. His vision includes enhancing the impact of Mendoza's programs and fostering ethical leadership among graduates. Additionally, insights from Virginia Eubanks during Notre Dame Ethics Week underscored the significance of controlling personal narratives within the context of economic inequality.
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Empathy at the Core
Chris Adkins, executive director of the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership, emphasizes the importance of empathy as a vital leadership skill. Drawing from his own experiences—ranging from a childhood love of music to an academic background in philosophy and religion—Adkins demonstrates how deep listening and understanding enhance one's ability to lead. His insights into empathy integrate elements of neuroscience and psychology, revealing its significance in shaping effective leadership and fostering a values-driven approach in business.
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Faith, Finance and the Great Philosophers
Martijn Cremers blends philosophy and finance in his approach to teaching and research at Notre Dame, drawing on the insights of thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas. His interest in integrating Catholic Social Teaching with business practices has led him to create a popular undergraduate course and engage deeply with various disciplines across campus. Recently, he was honored with the opportunity to speak at alumni events as part of the Hesburgh Lecture Series, reflecting the unique interdisciplinary environment Notre Dame fosters.
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Mendoza Faculty Honors
Finance Professor Martijn Cremers has been named the Bernard J. Hank Professor, an endowed position honoring a notable Notre Dame family. Meanwhile, Ken Kelley, an associate dean and professor, has earned a spot on Poets & Quants' list of "Top 40 Business Professors Under 40" for his impactful teaching and research in quantitative methodology, where students praise his ability to make challenging statistical concepts enjoyable and accessible.
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Mendoza students pitch to Seventeen magazine execs in New York City
Marketing junior Sophia Brahos reflects on how the demands of Seventeen magazine's readers have shifted dramatically in just a few years. As part of an Innovation and Design Thinking course, she and her peers worked to develop new strategies to engage today's digital-savvy teens, culminating in a presentation to high-level Hearst executives. Their ideas included a flagship store concept that focuses on experiences and shareable moments, which caught the attention of Seventeen's senior leadership, leading to potential new business ventures for the magazine.
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Shark Tank Returns!
Kevin O'Leary, known as "Mr. Wonderful" from Shark Tank, returned to Mendoza in January to share insights with students during a packed event in Jordan Auditorium. He praised the success of companies run by women, stating that all his returns have come from female-led ventures, and offered valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including the importance of setting achievable goals, effective delegation, and utilizing technology for brand growth. O'Leary emphasized the need for strong time management skills and accessibility in leadership to foster a successful team and business environment.
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Spring 2017 Noteworthy Collegewide News
Mendoza undergraduate students recently showed their gratitude to faculty with large "Thank You" cards delivered to department chairs, organized by the Mendoza Student Leadership Association. Marketing senior Cassidy McDonald has been named a Luce Scholar, joining a prestigious fellowship to work as a journalist in Asia. Additionally, Mendoza graduate students excelled in the annual Arthur W. Page Society Case Writing Competition, securing top prizes for their contributions on corporate communications. Lastly, the journey of John F. O'Shaughnessy Professor Mike Mannor, who became an advocate for Down syndrome awareness after the birth of his daughter Sophia, illustrates
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The Three Pillars of Managing Mutual Funds
Martijn Cremers, a professor at Notre Dame, has revised the way investors should use Active Share, a tool he co-developed to measure how much a mutual fund's holdings differ from its benchmark. While Active Share provides a critical metric for identifying genuine stock pickers versus closet benchmark funds, Cremers warns that successful portfolio management also depends on the traits of fund managers, emphasizing the importance of skill, conviction, and opportunity in achieving outperformance. His latest research elaborates on the philosophical underpinnings of effective investing and critiques traditional measures like tracking error volatility.
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2016 Notre Dame CMO Summit
The first Notre Dame CMO Summit focused on "Meaningful Marketing" and featured insights from leaders at GE, Google, Spotify, and more. With 150 attendees at the Mendoza College of Business, key takeaways included the importance of connecting with company associates, creating useful marketing, respecting consumer privacy, and understanding true competitive advantages. Speakers emphasized the need for human connection and the careful balance between sophistication and complication in marketing strategies.
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Cautious Mergers
Research by Craig Crossland reveals significant differences in decision-making processes on gender-diversified corporate boards. While the inclusion of more women on boards is rising, with 42 percent of Fortune 1,000 companies reaching a 20 percent female representation, the impact on strategic choices, particularly mergers and acquisitions, is complex. Crossland's study suggests that boards with higher female representation tend to make fewer acquisitions and engage in more extensive discussions, potentially due to varied perspectives that may lead to more contentious deliberations.