Our Leadership
Dean Ian O. Williamson
With a distinguished global academic journey and a profound expertise in human resource management, Dean Ian O. Williamson brings a transformative vision to The UCI Paul Merage School of Business. His leadership is characterized by a deep commitment to fostering innovation and promoting inclusive excellence across all areas of the school’s activities. Dean Williamson’s approach is rooted in the belief that diversity and innovation are critical drivers of success in today’s dynamic business environment. By emphasizing a culture of inclusion, he aims to ensure that all voices are heard and that the School’s initiatives resonate with the needs of a diverse global community. READ MORE >>
Associate Deans
Yuhai Xuan
Dean's Professor
Senior Associate Dean
Violina Rindova
Associate Dean
Research and Doctoral Programs
Sanjeev Dewan
Associate Dean
Masters Programs
Devin Shanthikumar
Associate Dean
Undergraduate Programs
Assistant Deans
Tony Hansford
Senior Assistant Dean
Rodrigo Mahs
Assistant Dean
External Relations and Engagement
Burt Alvaro Slusher
Assistant Dean
Graduate Programs
Graduate Program Faculty Directors
Chris Bauman
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Vibhanshu Abhishek
Master of Science in Business Analytics (Interim)
Michael Imerman
Master of Finance
Patricia Wellmeyer
Master of Professional Accountancy
Centers of Excellence Faculty Directors
N. Edward Coulson
Center for Real Estate
Imran Currim
Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Vijay Gurbaxani
Center for Digital Transformation
Chris Schwarz
Center for Investment and Wealth Management
Hope Schau
Center for Health Care Management and Policy
