Thomas Finke leads as the chairman and CEO of investment management firm Barings LLC. The recipient of an MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business, Thomas (Tom) Finke earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce.
A premier business school, the McIntire School of Commerce has trained managers and executives for some of the world’s biggest companies. The school offers students a range of undergraduate majors, graduate degrees, and international study options led by well-known academics and business theorists. Additionally, the McIntire School maintains a number of research centers in which scholars and students perform cutting-edge business research.
The school’s Center for Financial Innovation stands out for its groundbreaking research on corporate finance and financial markets. The unique program brings together students, faculty, alumni, and prominent figures in the financial community for research projects, conferences, and workshops.
Over the years, researchers at the center have focused on topics such as the operation of private equity funds during financial crises and the relationship between the mortgage industry and the subprime market. Through this research, those at the center hope to provide new tools and strategies for both policymakers and financial practitioners.
