Professor Don Lessard studies international corporate strategy and
finance with a special emphasis on risk and knowledge management. His current
research focuses on globalization strategies in network industries, linking
strategy and risk management in major projects. His most recent book,
"Strategic Management of Large Engineering Projects: Shaping Institutions,
Risks, and Governance" (with Roger Miller) was published by the MIT Press
in February 2001. He has published extensively on risk management, global
strategy, international corporate finance, and the debt crisis.
Lessard has been at MIT since 1973, and served as Deputy Dean
from 1998 to 2004. At MIT he plays a key role in the BP
Contact Info
Office: E52-552
Tel: 617-253-6688
Email: dlessard@mit.edu