Sami Ghaddar

Assistant Professor In-Residence

Management &

Entrepreneurship

Sami is an Assistant Professor of Strategy In-Residence at the University of Connecticut School of Business. He leads the Strategic Management Capstone and Content Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Ghaddar’s research examines the efficacy of board-level specialized committees and their impact on firms’ strategic choices. Currently, he is exploring the use of generative AI in business education, focusing on its potential to enhance classroom learning. His research aims to integrate advanced technologies with traditional teaching methods, preparing students more effectively for the evolving demands of business.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Ghaddar oversees two major case competitions at UConn: the UConn Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Case Competition, established in Fall 2023, and the UConn Strategy Consulting Case Competition, launched in Spring 2024. These platforms provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios under the mentorship of C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies and distinguished UConn alumni. Additionally, he serves as the faculty advisor and mentor for the UConn Case Club.

Education

• PhD in Business, Bentley University
• MBA, American University of Beirut
• BS in Business, American University of Beirut

Research Interests

• Corporate Governance
• Innovation
• Firm Performance

Selected Publications

Ghaddar, S., & Quinn, M. A. (2026). Innovation under the microscope: the financial benefits of board-level R&D oversight. Journal of Business Strategy, 47(1), 16-37.

Brown, J. A., Anderson, A., & Ghaddar, S. (2023). How board structure affects social performance and stakeholder management: an example from classified boards. In Research Handbook on Corporate Governance and Ethics (pp. 86-111). Edward Elgar Publishing.