Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor is the Donald Danforth, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. He has held this position since December 2016 and served as Dean of the school from 2016 to 2022. Prior to his tenure at Washington University, he was Dean at Warwick Business School in the UK and has held professorships at several prestigious institutions, including Oxford University and Bayes Business School in London.124

Academic Background

Mark Taylor completed his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at the University of Oxford. He also holds an MSc and PhD in Economics and Finance from Birkbeck College, University of London, an MBA from University College London, and a master's degree in Creative Writing from Harvard University. In 2012, he was awarded a higher doctorate (DSc) by the University of Warwick for his significant contributions to finance and economics.145

Professional Experience

Taylor began his career as a foreign exchange trader at Citigroup and later worked as a senior economist at both the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He also served as a Managing Director at BlackRock, where he led the European arm of a global macro hedge fund. His extensive experience in finance complements his academic roles, making him a prominent figure in international finance.25

Research Interests

His research focuses on areas such as international finance, monetary policy, asset pricing, and foreign exchange markets. Taylor is recognized as one of the most highly cited financial economists globally, with over 41,000 citations to his work recorded on Google Scholar.23 He has published numerous articles in leading finance and economics journals and has authored several influential textbooks.45

Additional Roles

In addition to his academic responsibilities, Taylor is actively involved in various organizations. He is a research fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research and has served on boards such as the AACSB. He is also known for his passion for literature and horology (the study of timekeeping) and owns a collection of antique clocks that he has restored himself.56