Paul Nary is an Assistant Professor of Management (Strategy area) at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Nary’s expertise is in corporate strategy, especially with respect to M&A and other external transaction strategies. Much of his research work is focused on the intersection of public corporations and private capital, such as private equity and activist investor firms.

Dr. Nary’s work has been published in top strategy journals, including Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Review.

Professor Nary teaches Corporate Development, Mergers, and Acquisitions (MGMT 7210) in the full-time Wharton MBA program. He had previously taught the Strategy module in the core MBA management course: Managing the Emerging Enterprise (MGMT 6120).

Recognized for his contributions to research, teaching, and service, Dr. Nary is a recipient of multiple awards and grants. He currently serves on the editorial review boards of Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Strategy Science, and Strategic Management Review.

Before becoming an academic, Dr. Nary gained over a decade of hands-on experience in finance and management roles at both public and private firms. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple business ventures (with varying degrees of success), giving him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that both young and mature organizations face.