Dr. Oliver Marnet

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Marnet is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in the fields of Corporate Governance, Audit, and Behavioral Economics/Finance. He has been part of Southampton Business School since 2013, previously holding positions at the University of Exeter. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Bath, as well as MA Distinctions from Carleton University and the University of New Brunswick, focused on Economics and International Affairs. His research examines the impact of behavioral, cognitive, and social psychological factors on judgment and decision-making quality in governance contexts. Dr. Marnet’s work informs corporate governance audit policy and education practices within the UK and EU, which has led him to engage in high-level discussions surrounding audit quality and reform. He frequently presents at national and international conferences and has served on various advisory boards. His commitment to education is evident through his leadership in designing curricula that align with accreditation standards, including successfully leading accreditation processes for AACSB and AMBA. Dr. Marnet's work has been recognized professionally, evidenced by significant networking opportunities and contributions to key policy reports.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Accreditation

2013-01-01 — Present

Southampton Business School • Southampton, England

Responsible for obtaining and maintaining the business school's major accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), focusing on the design, practice, and impact of delivery of education.

Programme Director MSc Accounting Finance

2013-01-01 — Present

Southampton Business School • Southampton, England

Led the delivery and development of the MSc Accounting Finance degree over 7 years.

Awards

#2018

Reviewer Award - Corporate Governance

2018-01-01