Paul Nary

Dr. Paul Nary is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where he teaches courses on mergers and acquisitions and corporate development. His research focuses on corporate strategy, M&A, private equity, shareholder activism, and business & technology history. Dr. Nary’s work has been published in top strategy journals, including the Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Review. He is also an active member of several editorial review boards and has received funding from various research initiatives at Wharton and other institutions. His teaching includes courses such as Mergers and Acquisitions and Managing the Emerging Enterprise.

Paul Nary is an Assistant Professor of Management (Strategy Area) at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on private equity, M&A, and corporate strategy, with an emphasis on understanding the role of private equity in corporate divestitures and acquisitions. His work explores how private equity firms influence corporate performance, the impact of strategic alliances on acquisition outcomes, and the dynamics of asset markets. Nary's research combines empirical analysis with theoretical insights to uncover the strategic value creation and challenges associated with private equity involvement in corporate transactions.