President Brad D. Smith said Christie-David brings with him an exceptional record of academic leadership, scholarly achievement and a deep commitment to student success.
“This was an extensive and thoughtful search process for a critical leadership role,” Smith said. “I’m deeply grateful to the search committee, under the direction of Dean Dr. Dave Dampier, dean of our College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, as well as our provost and senior vice president for academic affairs Dr. Avi Mukherjee, for their dedication to the selection process. I’m also grateful for those across our campus who participated in the on-campus interviews and surveys that helped guide the selection of Dr. Christie-David. Their engagement was instrumental in choosing a leader who will elevate our College of Business to new heights.”
Mukherjee said the university’s brand and future opportunities led to a very strong applicant pool that ultimately led to the selection of Christie-David.
“He brings a strong vision for academic excellence, a deep commitment to student success, and a proven record of leadership,” Mukherjee said. “I am confident that under their guidance, the college will continue to thrive and expand its impact locally, nationally, and globally.”
Christie-David currently serves as the dean of the College of Business at Texas A&M University–San Antonio and has previously held deanships at the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Louisville (interim).
An award-winning researcher, he specializes in banking, financial derivatives, market microstructure and corporate finance. With more than 40 articles as author, his writing has been published in elite and high-quality business journals, including the “Journal of Business,” “Academy of Management Journal,” “Journal of Banking and Finance” and “Journal of Futures Markets.” Notably, he was ranked among the “Most Prolific Authors in Finance Literature 1959–2008.”
Christie-David earned a master’s degree with distinction from Wake Forest University and completed his doctorate in business administration (finance) from the University of South Carolina. He also holds an advanced certification, ACIB, from the Chartered Institute of Bankers (London). Throughout his career, he has led innovative academic programs that have earned national recognition and consistently placed student outcomes at the forefront.
Dr. Ben Eng, the interim dean of the Lewis College of Business since July 2024, will be returning to the faculty in the marketing department as an associate professor and will also serve as assistant provost for academic engagement and innovation in academic affairs.