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Tim Jenkinson
Professor of Finance & Director, Private Equity Institute, Oxford University
Tim Jenkinson is a distinguished Professor of Finance at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and a leading authority on private equity, IPOs, and institutional asset management.14 His career spans both academia and industry, with significant contributions to finance research and practice.
Academic Career
Professor Jenkinson joined the University of Oxford in 1987, initially working in the economics department before moving to the Saïd Business School in 2000.4 He holds several key positions:
- Director of the Oxford Private Equity Institute2
- Professorial Fellow at Keble College, University of Oxford4
- Research Associate of the European Corporate Governance Institute4
His academic background includes:
- BA in Economics from the University of Cambridge (1979-1982)3
- MA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania (1982-1983)3
- DPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford (1983-1986)3
Research and Teaching
Professor Jenkinson is renowned for his research in:
- Private equity
- Initial public offerings (IPOs)
- Institutional asset management4
He teaches graduate-level courses in Private Equity and Entrepreneurial Finance, as well as executive courses on these subjects.3 His research has earned numerous accolades, including the 2016 Harry Markowitz Prize and the 2014 Brattle Group Prize.4
Industry Engagement
Outside academia, Professor Jenkinson is actively involved in the finance industry:
- Partner at Oxera Consulting LLP since May 201335
- Expert witness in high-profile cases, specializing in valuation, regulation, and finance4
- Board positions in various funds and companies4
- Advisor to government committees, including the UK Treasury Select Committee on private equity4
Publications and Influence
Professor Jenkinson has published extensively in top academic journals and authored five books, including the acclaimed "Going Public" on IPOs.5 His ability to collect critical, previously inaccessible data has made his research widely quoted and influential in both academic and practitioner circles.4
