John B Guerard, Jr
Senior Instructor
Dr. Guerard has more than twenty years of experience in the field of quantitative research, investor behavior and psychology. He has published several research monographs and journal articles on earnings forecasting, corporate goal setting and performance measurement, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning.
Widely known for his work in quantitative analysis, Dr. Guerard has developed numerous stock selection models ranging from specific composite models for Japanese, US and UK equity selection to those focused on Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). In fact, Dr. Guerard was awarded the prestigious annual Moskowitz Prize for his outstanding research in the field of SRI.
He has been a Senior Vice President and Director of Quantitative Research for Vantage Global Advisors, as well as a Vice President for Diawa Securities Trust. He has also held senior quantitative analyst positions for Drexel, Burnham Lambert and O'Connor & Associates.
In addition to his professional positions, Dr. Guerard is a dedicated educator having held positions at prestigious academic institutions, and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Rutgers University and the University of Pennsylvania Executive Masters in Technology Management (EMTM) program.