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    Antenucci

    Robert Antenucci, Ph.D.

    Regional College
    Associate Professor
    Campus:
    Geauga
    Contact Information
    Email:
    rantenuc@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-675-8826

    Biography

    Robert Antenucci has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Kent State University (Finance major and M&IS minor). Dr. Antenucci has a rich blend of real world and academic experience. Prior to earning his Ph.D., he compiled over 20 years of experience in several areas: process design engineering, strategic planning analysis, construction project management, chief operating officer and conducted national leadership training seminars.

    2022 – Present     Associate Professor Business Management Technology, Kent State Trumbull
    2016 - 2022          Assistant Professor Business Management Technology, Kent State Trumbull
    2010 – 2016         Lecturer M&IS and Finance, M&IS Department, Kent State Trumbull 
    2005 – 2009        Teaching Fellow Finance Department, College of Business, Kent State University
    2003 – 2005        Adjunct Faculty Department of Accounting and Finance, Williamson College of Business, Youngstown State University

    Education

    Ph.D. Business Administration, Finance, Management Minor, Kent State University (2013), Dissertation: Impact of Corporate Governance, Excess CEO Compensation, and CEO Stock Option Grants on Firm Performance during Recessionary Periods
    MBA Finance, University of Chicago (1988)
    B.S. Chemical Engineering, Business Minor, Case Western Reserve University (1982)

    Publications

    • Ratican, S., Antenucci, R., & Ratican, C. (2021). Identifying job satisfaction and employment trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research, 5(8), 56-73.
    • Ratican, S., & Antenucci, R. (2021). Leading virtual teams: A collective guide of qualitative best practices for post-pandemic leadership of newly virtual teams. International Journal of Business & Management Studies 2(4), 1-8.
    • Antenucci, R. (2020). The disconnect between CEO compensation and firm performance during recessionary periods. Global Journal of Economics and Finance 4(2), 25-40.
    • Antenucci, R., & Ratican, S. (2020). International Volatility Transmission and Stock Market Contagion leading up to the Financial Crisis. International Journal of Business Management and Commerce, 5(1), 13-23.
    • Antenucci, R. (2019). The Weakening Relationship between Corporate Governance and Firm Performance. Association for University Regional Campuses of Ohio, 25, 1-23.
    • Kimmel, R. K., Antenucci, R., & Hasan, S. (2017). Investor perception and business method patents: A natural experiment. Economic Analysis and Policy, 54, 26-48.

    Awards/Achievements

    • Academy of Business Research Spring 2020 Conference Best Paper Award for The Disconnect between CEO Compensation and Firm Performance during Recessionary Periods
    • Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success Honorary Award for Outstanding Faculty Service (April 2016)
    • International Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma (April 2014)
    • American Cancer Society’s St. George National Award recognition for years of distinguished volunteer service (November 2010)
    • Dean’s Best Paper Recipient (co-author) The Effect of Business Process Patents on the Innovation of Financial Products and the Profitability of Financial Institutions, (July 2010)
    • Dean’s Best Paper Recipient (sole author), International Volatility Transmission and Stock Market Contagion, (May 2009)
    • Golden Key International Honour Society (October 2009)
    • Mahoning Valley Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist (November 1999)

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