Jun Yang

Biography

Jun Yang is the former Director of the Institute for Corporate Governance and Professor of Finance at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University (on leave). Her research focuses on corporate finance, corporate governance, executive compensation, and FinTech.

She is the Academic Director of the Financial Management Association. An accomplished scholar in corporate finance, corporate governance, and FinTech, Jun’s research has significantly impacted the field. Her work, particularly on opportunistic managerial behavior in compensation practices through peer benchmarking, has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Review of Financial Studies. Jun’s recent research explores the complexities of director independence, revealing the potential conflicts arising from corporate donations to charities affiliated with independent directors. Her insights on corporate governance have garnered attention from major media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg. 

Jun received her PhD in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and PhD in System Engineering and Engineering Management from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She holds both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Tsinghua University, graduating summa cum laude. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with numerous research awards, highlighting her influence and leadership in the academic community.

Areas of Research

Contracting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation, Fintech.