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Lynnette Purda
Professor and RBC Fellow of Finance at Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Lynnette Purda is a prominent figure in the field of finance, currently serving as the Interim Dean of the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. She is also a Professor and RBC Fellow of Finance at the same institution. Dr. Purda holds a PhD in Finance from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has industry experience as an investment banking analyst at Nesbitt Burns, Bank of Montreal.134
Dr. Purda's primary research area is empirical corporate finance, with a focus on governance, corporate debt policy, credit ratings, and law and finance. Her work has been published in leading academic journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of International Business Studies, and Financial Management. She has also worked with policymakers and practitioners, including the Bank of Canada and FP Canada.134
In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Purda has been involved in various professional and community activities. She is a past president of the Northern Finance Association and has served on the Board of Directors of the Queen’s University Investment Counsel. She also volunteers with the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area, overseeing an endowed portfolio.14
Dr. Purda has been recognized for her teaching excellence, receiving nominations for awards at both undergraduate and Master's levels. She has supervised numerous Master's and PhD students and won the 2022 PhD/MSc Award for Research Supervision.14
Her LinkedIn profile can be accessed using the username lynnette-purda-9ab7566.2