Stuart Shelly
Hometown
Laguna Beach, California
Area of research interest
Accounting and finance, optimizing capitalization of long-lived assets using off balance sheet financing tools, including the use of structured operating contracts.
Master’s degree
MBA, University of Denver
Bachelor’s degree
Accounting, University of Denver
What are some of your hobbies?
Bike riding, skiing and tennis
Where did/are you working while earning your PhD?
Transitional Capital Management (boutique private equity firm), and teaching at Columbia University.
What is your current position?
President and Associate Professor
Why have you decided to pursue a PhD?
To enable a pivot from finance and banking to academia. (I am also writing a textbook, Credit Risk Management & Analysis, with a colleague, Prof. Chris Droussiotis).
Why did you choose to get your PhD from the Daniels College of Business?
Excellent school reputation, short and flexible program, geographic proximity.
What are your career goals or dream job after you complete your PhD?
Continue PE and teach and write and expand research on new financial instruments.