Michael Steinberg Set to Lead Burridge Center for Finance
Following a comprehensive national search, the Leeds School of Business is pleased to announce the Burridge Center for Finance鈥檚 next executive director, Michael Steinberg, CFA.

With more than 30 years of experience across the investment industry, Michael Steinberg brings a wealth of knowledge to this leadership position. After graduating with degrees in mathematics and economics from the University of Colorado Boulder, he began his career as an actuary in New York City and Washington, D.C., before earning his MBA from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.听
Over the course of his career, he has served in a wide range of roles, including portfolio manager, director of research, COO, CFO, CCO, chief risk officer, and investor relations. Most recently, he served as managing director of business development at Deer Park Road Management Company. He is also a CFA charterholder.
鈥淢ichael sits naturally at the intersection of practice and academia,鈥� said Shaun Davies, faculty director of the Burridge Center for Finance and associate professor of finance. 鈥淗e has spent his career at firms that have incorporated academic research into their investment strategies, has regularly written white papers and investor letters, and has contributed a chapter to a finance textbook. That combination of industry experience, intellectual curiosity and connection to CU makes him a particularly exciting fit for the Burridge Center.鈥�
鈥淭hrough Michael鈥檚 leadership, we hope the Burridge Center continues to bring together our exceptional students, world-renowned faculty, alumni, industry partners, and academic programs across the Leeds School of Business.鈥�
Vijay Khatri, Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean听
Since 1997, the Burridge Center for Finance has worked to enhance and elevate finance at the Leeds School of Business, building superior innovation and talent through student, alumni, industry and partner networks.
鈥淎s we look to the center鈥檚 next chapter, we鈥檙e excited about the opportunity to continue strengthening its role as a bridge to the business community,鈥� said Vijay Khatri, Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean. 鈥淭hrough Michael鈥檚 leadership, we hope the Burridge Center continues to bring together our exceptional students, world-renowned faculty, alumni, industry partners, and academic programs across the Leeds School of Business.鈥�





