Dr. Eugene Soltes

Biography

Eugene F. Soltes is the McLean Family Professor of Business Administration and Unit Head of Accounting Management at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on corporate integrity and risk management, using data analytics to identify organizational cultures and compliance systems that can effectively prevent, detect, and respond to reputational and regulatory threats. Soltes is recognized for his outstanding teaching, having received the Charles M. Williams Award and teaches high-level courses on regulatory environments and risk management. He authored the bestselling book 'Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of the White-Collar Criminal,' which investigates why seemingly successful managers engage in misconduct, challenging the notion that such behavior is primarily driven by greed or hubris. By integrating extensive research and interviews with executives, Soltes reveals how decisions are often made based on intuition and gut feelings, which are ill-suited for the complexities of the modern business environment. He also founded the Integrity Lab, focusing on creating data-driven technology to foster organizational integrity. Soltes has worked as an advisor and consultant for multinational corporations, designing compliance programs, and frequently speaks with regulators including the Department of Justice and the SEC. His insights are widely cited across various media platforms including the Wall Street Journal and NPR. Soltes is also on the editorial board of the Harvard Data Science Review.

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