Dr. Raffi Amit

Biography

Raphael (‘Raffi’) Amit is the Marie Joseph Melone Professor of Management at the Wharton School, where he has significantly contributed to family business studies and management strategy. He founded and leads the Wharton Global Family Alliance, fostering collaboration between academic insights and family business practices. He served as the Academic Director of Wharton Entrepreneurship from 1999 to 2015, overseeing programs that empower startups. Amit’s educational background includes a B.A. and M.A. in Economics and a Ph.D. in Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences from Northwestern University's Kellogg School. His research focuses on family business governance, innovative business strategies, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. He has published extensively in leading journals, with his work influencing both academic and practitioner communities. Notable research includes exploring cultural impacts on entrepreneurial activities and the dynamics of hedge fund activism in family firms. He has received multiple awards for his scholarly contributions and engages with numerous family-controlled businesses, advising on governance and financial strategy. Moreover, he has held various board positions across companies, displaying a comprehensive understanding of corporate dynamics and family influences in business.

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