Member, Advisory Council

Paul Christensen is a Clinical Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management where he teaches course in microfinance and international business.  In addition, he serves as Academic Director for Kellogg’s Global Study Programs – enabling MBA students to explore international business and markets through global immersion experiences – and Senior Advisor for Global Strategy. Paul joined Kellogg in 2008 and served as Associate Dean and Executive Director for Global Programs from 2011-2014.

Prior to Kellogg, Paul was the founder and President of ShoreCap International Ltd., a $28 million private equity company, based in London, which invests in financial institutions in developing countries throughout Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. From 2000-2003, Paul served as President and CEO of ShoreBank Enterprise Group, a $12 million non-profit community economic development organization in Cleveland, Ohio.

Earlier in his career, Paul was an Associate and Engagement Manager for the consulting firm, McKinsey and Company, where he focused on operations performance, organizational effectiveness and strategic planning for clients in the financial services, manufacturing, consumer goods, petroleum, and electric utility industries.

Paul received an MBA with distinction from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts, economics, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Dartmouth College.