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Steven Tian

Steven Tian is the director of research at the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute.

Here are the facts that activist critics of Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla are missing, according to a Yale analysis
CommentaryHere are the facts that activist critics of Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla are missing, according to a Yale analysis
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianOctober 10, 2024
After 2 years of peddling Putin’s propaganda, the IMF is returning to Russia in open defiance of the West
CommentaryAfter 2 years of peddling Putin’s propaganda, the IMF is returning to Russia in open defiance of the West
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Tymofiy Mylovanov, Nataliia Shapoval and Steven TianSeptember 13, 2024
Brian Niccol may well be the messiah Starbucks—and Howard Schultz—have been looking for
CommentaryBrian Niccol may well be the messiah Starbucks—and Howard Schultz—have been looking for
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques and Steven TianAugust 14, 2024
The WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich had his employer’s support—but that’s not always the case for employees on an overseas mission
CommentaryThe WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich had his employer’s support—but that’s not always the case for employees on an overseas mission
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianAugust 12, 2024
The ‘Trump Dump’ is back—and the stocks that he targets are crashing
CommentaryThe ‘Trump Dump’ is back—and the stocks that he targets are crashing
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Whitney Tilson and Steven TianJuly 30, 2024
200 top CEOs reveal how AI is already transforming their sectors at Yale summit
Commentary200 top CEOs reveal how AI is already transforming their sectors at Yale summit
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 17, 2024
Activist investors are suffering grueling defeats in proxy fights—but they can still matter when they pick the right battle
CommentaryActivist investors are suffering grueling defeats in proxy fights—but they can still matter when they pick the right battle
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMay 30, 2024
Norfolk Southern is getting back on track–but activist investor Ancora is trying to derail it in a vicious proxy fight
CommentaryNorfolk Southern is getting back on track–but activist investor Ancora is trying to derail it in a vicious proxy fight
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 15, 2024
Why Bob Iger’s strategy for the next decade of growth at Disney promises a magic carpet ride for the Magic Kingdom’s future
CommentaryWhy Bob Iger’s strategy for the next decade of growth at Disney promises a magic carpet ride for the Magic Kingdom’s future
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 2, 2024
Inside the cockpit at Boeing: Here are the top 5 candidates for CEO as Dave Calhoun exits
CommentaryInside the cockpit at Boeing: Here are the top 5 candidates for CEO as Dave Calhoun exits
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 27, 2024
The latest sanctions on Russia won’t be sufficient. Here’s what would be, according to the Yale professor who inspired the great business exodus over Ukraine
CommentaryThe latest sanctions on Russia won’t be sufficient. Here’s what would be, according to the Yale professor who inspired the great business exodus over Ukraine
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 22, 2024
Nelson Peltz is America’s most overrated activist investor. Here’s what the experts missed about his performance
CommentaryNelson Peltz is America’s most overrated activist investor. Here’s what the experts missed about his performance
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 20, 2024
Boeing is shaking up its ‘good ole boys’ culture–but the company still has a long way to go before it gets its production and financials right
CommentaryBoeing is shaking up its ‘good ole boys’ culture–but the company still has a long way to go before it gets its production and financials right
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianFebruary 22, 2024
Nelson Peltz is still trying to get seats on Disney’s board–but Bob Iger is no easy target for the activist investor’s 25th attempt to take control of the company
CommentaryNelson Peltz is still trying to get seats on Disney’s board–but Bob Iger is no easy target for the activist investor’s 25th attempt to take control of the company
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianFebruary 6, 2024
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is on the hot seat. Here are 3 concrete steps he must take to restore the company’s credibility
CommentaryBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun is on the hot seat. Here are 3 concrete steps he must take to restore the company’s credibility
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJanuary 29, 2024
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