Whitman Reappoints David Weinbaum as Chair of the Finance Department
The recently announced the of as chair of the Department of Finance. Weinbaum, who is professor of finance and Harris Fellow at Whitman, has served as department chair since 2023 and will continue in the role for an additional term.
Under Weinbaum’s leadership, the finance department has seen significant growth and momentum. During his tenure, the department launched 12 new courses, including a financial literacy course available to students across the University. Three new faculty members have joined the department, the master of science in finance and master of science in real estate programs have been revised and strengthened and the department’s doctoral program has grown to seven students in residence.
“David’s leadership of the finance department has been transformative,” says Whitman Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. “The growth and innovation we have seen in our faculty, our educational programming and our Ph.D. program reflect his vision and his commitment to excellence. He has done an outstanding job in this role and in collaborating with the faculty. We are fortunate to have David continue as department chair.”
Weinbaum’s research focuses on empirical asset pricing and derivatives, with work published in leading academic journals in finance, economics and accounting. His research has been featured in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News and World Report. He teaches investments at the undergraduate level and has taught managerial finance and valuation in the online MBA program. He also teaches a finance course at the Ph.D. level.
Before joining Whitman, Weinbaum was a member of the faculty at the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, where he received the Globe Award for excellence in teaching. He previously worked as a swap trader at BNP Paribas and earned his Ph.D. at New York University’s Stern School of Business. In 2016, he received the Whitman School faculty teaching award.
