Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri
Assistant Professor, The Wharton School

DBA, Harvard University, 2004; MSE, Stanford University, 1998; BS, University of Pennsylvania, 1997; BSE, University of Pennsylvania, 1997

Research Areas
Technological innovation; mergers and acquisitions; organizational adaptation

Recent Consulting
Consulted for a range of technology-based companies on acquisition and other corporate growth strategies, such as Diamond-Cluster International and the startup Vox Populi. Advised the Indian government on IT-based economic development opportunities. Speaking engagements at various corporate and industry events, including the Agilent Technologies Learning Forum and the Greater Boston High-Tech Association Breakfast Connection Series.

Current Projects
Understanding operational drivers of performance in innovation-targeted acquisitions, based on multi-method field research with leading telecommunications and software companies. Examining the impact of ex-ante conditions in technologies, organizations, and markets on financial and time to market performance, as well as the role of integration strategies in managing these effects.

Academic Positions Held
Wharton: 2004-present

Other Positions
Consulting, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, 2004; Corporate Development, Mannesmann AG, 1998-99; Market Research, Mannesmann AG, 1997; Consulting, McKinsey & Company, 1996; Service Quality, Citibank Privatkunden AG, 1995

Career and Recent Professional Awards; Teaching Awards
Awarded multiple research grants by Harvard Business School, 2000-2003; Participant at World Economic Forum’s India Economic Summit, 2000

Professional Leadership 2001-2005
Judge, Harvard Business School Dell Case Competition, 1999-2002

Corporate and Public Sector Leadership 2001-2005
Member of Brain Trust, Digital Partners, 2002-present; Member of Advisory Council, Neel Gagan, 2000-present