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Dr. Joseph Picken Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Joseph C. Picken founded and played a major role in developing the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s academic program in innovation and entrepreneurship and the University’s award-winning Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. As a parting gift to the school upon his retirement in December 2018, Picken contributed funds to endow this distinguished professorship named in his honor.

Dr. Riki Takeuchi

Professor of Organizations, Strategy and International Management

“I am honored to receive this chair at the Jindal School of Management. With the support from the dean’s office and the faculty members in my area, I hope to contribute to improving the overall reputation and visibility of our school in the future.”