Faculty Center: Professor Birgit Elchouheri, DPS
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We had the opportunity to talk to Professor Birgit Elchouri, DPS, from the Department of Management and Management Sciences at Lubin’s Business School of Pace University for her career both in the Academy and in the corporate world.
A three-degree rhythm alumna from the university, it has formed the next generation of business leaders since 2019 first as a assistant professor and now as a full-time clinical professor. With 25 years of experience as a Wall Street executive and a background in strategic leadership, business ethics and divisive technologies, it brings a fortune of real -world penetration into its classroom.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork and practical implementation, preparing students to navigate today’s evolutionary business landscape with confidence.
Why management science?
Management science links all business disciplines, offering leaders to the tools needed to integrate and approximate these areas effectively. Teaching management is about preparing students to become effective leaders who can handle the complexities of today’s business world, which is constantly evolving. Management education promotes leadership skills, helping individuals leading teams, making strategic decisions, solving problems effectively, and creating positive changes.
Why Lubin/Rhythm?
The University of Pace is Alma Mater, and I won three degrees in Pace: Ba in world language, culture and trade (Dyson), MBA in finance and international business (Lubin), and a DPS in management (Lubin).
I received a rigorous and transformer education at Pace University, which not only formed my professional journey, but also introduced me a strong sense of connection. This connection with Pace inspired me to return as a professor, eager to contribute to the institution that played such an important role in my professional growth.
What are your search interests/areas?
My research interests include innovation and divisive technologies, aspects of strategic decision-making-especially understanding why managers and business managers make certain choices-and the essential role of business ethics in a developing business landscape influenced by He and other technological trends.
Why is it important to advance research in this area or in these areas?
Distribution technologies are transforming industry at an unprecedented speed. Business ethics research is particularly critical in an era where technologies present unlimited opportunities to push business growth, but at the same time present the risk of unintentional consequences that can have extensive and profound effects on social well -being.
Ethical business considerations are more important than ever, as organizations face increased pressure from their stakeholders – including customers, employees, investors and governments – to act responsibly. Research on business ethics, especially in the context of new technologies, helps create frameworks for sustainable, transparent and responsible social practices.
What do students learn in your class?
I try to create an atmosphere in the class of intellectual stimulation, empathy and trust, and I believe that teaching is a joint effort between the teacher and the student. My teaching method involves engaging students in active discussions that focus on analyzing the strategic and ethical dilemmas that corporations face when responding to the needs and requirements of the stakeholders in conflict.
My goal as a teacher is to teach my students how to become effective and solving strategic problems. I am a strong believer in the power of teamwork – both in the workplace and in the classroom. Team tasks and practical thinking exercises focused on real -world urgent issues give students the opportunity to develop teamwork and leadership skills, as well as a sense of responsibility, as they practice different roles within their teams.
Discuss your professional path and its impact on how you learn and what you learn.
I began my corporate career as a business analyst in the New York branch of a large European bank, where I underwent rotational training in areas such as control, operations, corporate finances and trading floor. Later, I advanced to high management positions, including the Director of Global Market Division in some prominent Wall Street financial services, where I run quantitative teams and business analysts.
Over the past 15 years, I served as Chief of the CEO Staff and as a member of the Board of Directors for the North American Corporate Insurance Division of Allianz. In this capacity, I was entrusted with the supervision of CEO/Board member office, directing the marketing and communication function and management of the firm’s administration team. I ensured that critical road projects-including new products, portfolio leaks, business process reconstruction projects, organizational redesign initiatives and cultural and technological transformations-were effectively planned and executed throughout the organization.
I link my professional experience 25 years as a manager and executive corporate at the Wall Street with classroom teaching activities, and I encourage my students to learn with a growth mentality. When my students analyze the real -world business challenges, they learn how to effectively give their ideas and innovative solutions and how to work in collaboration with other team members. In my teaching, I wish the theory of real -world applications management, relying on my extensive corporate experience to bring practical class examples and make the concepts more relevant and influential for my students.
What are some challenges that you had to overcome to get to where you are today?
The challenges I sailed to get to where I am today have been numerous and sought after. These included balancing family life with an intense week of up to 80 hours, often accompanied by frequent business trips – all while executing strategic decisions, various leadership teams and pursuing advanced academic degrees.
Maintaining excellent grades to provide scholarships added another layer of pressure, however these experiences not only tested my borders but also sharpened my time management skills, resistance and steadfast determination to excel in my personal life and professional.
Which triumph are you most proud of?
In my role as an executive coach, I am very proud of the mentoring of the employees I have employed in the early stages of their careers who continue to become successful leaders. I am also deeply fulfilled when C-SUITE leaders I advise and coach succeed through the strategies we have developed together.
What is the only most important lesson you want to give to your students?
Embrace lifelong learning as your guide principle. Access knowledge with the curiosity of a sponge, absorbing knowledge of academic resources, practical practices and real -world corporate experiences. Equally important is the cultivation of strong networks and relationships that support and enrich your journey.
Does what do you mean for you #lubinlife?
#Lubinlife strikes a perfect balance between academic excellence and practical implementation, feeding an environment where critical thinking translates into tangible results in real world environments.
Class you have learned or currently learning:
Bus 101 (only in the past)
Currently MBA 618, MGT 490, MGT 150, DPS 805