Mitchell Van Der Zahn

After graduating with a post-doctorate degree specializing in accounting and finance, Mitchell Van Der Zahn embarked on a career in academia working at major research universities in Hong Kong, Canada, Singapore, and Australia.

During 15 years, Mitchell published more than 50 international peer-refereed journal articles and several research book chapters, a research book, and various professional related articles.

During his academic career, Mitchell instructed at undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels. Overall, Mitchell has successfully supervised 10 doctoral students researching a variety of accounting and finance issues.

In 2012, Mitchell left academia to pursue private sector interests full time. Aside from working in several financial services sector roles, he also launched two start-up firms. One start-up focused on providing logistical and events management services, whilst the other start-up concentrated on providing investment consultancy, research and asset management.

After 7 years following private sector pursuits, Mitchell decided to return to academia taking up a graduate level professorship at a university in Dubai at the start of 2018. The opportunity to live and work in Dubai has provided the chance to broaden and enrich Mitchell’s international accounting and finance knowledge. His move to Dubai, however, was not solely work related as it also provided an opportunity to follow a life-long passion for experiencing new cultures.

Also, Mitchell is a CFA charterholder, and qualified CPA.

Companies

• Business Owner WolfBar ESG Partners (2015)
• Director, Business Development Episcript Solutions Pte Ltd (2015 — 2017)
• Project Manager CFA Institute (2014 — 2015)
• Business Owner BG Executive Consultancy (2012 — 2015)
• Professor Curtin University (2006 — 2012)
• Associate Professor Singapore Management University, School of Accountancy (2002 — 2006)
• Associate Professor University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business (1998 — 2001)
• Assistant Professor Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Accountancy (1996 — 1998)

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Murdoch University (1995 — 1998)
• Bachelor of Accounting (1st Class Honours) Murdoch University (1991 — 1994)