Nigerian-born academic and finance expert, Jide Wintoki, has been appointed as the next dean of the University of Kansas (KU) School of Business. Wintoki, currently Capitol Federal Professor of Finance and associate dean for graduate programs at KU, will assume his new role on July 1, 2025. His appointment marks a significant milestone as the business school celebrates its centenary and intensifies efforts to enhance academic excellence, research, and industry collaboration.
The University of Kansas has announced the appointment of Jide Wintoki as the next dean of its School of Business, effective July 1, 2025. Wintoki, who currently serves as the associate dean of graduate programs and Capitol Federal Professor of Finance, has been a faculty member at KU since 2008.
In his new role, Wintoki will oversee the school’s academic programs, research initiatives, and administrative functions. He will also lead efforts to align the school’s objectives with the university’s strategic plan, Jayhawks Rising, and spearhead fundraising campaigns as part of KU’s Onward capital campaign.
Wintoki’s academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He later earned a Ph.D. in finance from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. Before joining academia, he gained industry experience working with companies such as ExxonMobil, Procter & Gamble, and Nigeria LNG.
His research interests include corporate finance, international finance, and corporate governance. In 2017, he served as a visiting financial economist in the Office of Litigation Economics at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Since 2023, he has been part of the leadership team for the NSF-funded Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub Engineering Research Center.
Wintoki expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “It is a true and singular honor to be chosen to serve as dean of the KU School of Business at this pivotal moment in its history. As we celebrate the school’s first century, I look forward to collaborating with our staff, faculty, alumni, partners across the university, and well-wishers to continue to provide students with a transformative educational experience that leads to meaningful success and fulfillment.”
He succeeds Susan Scholz, who has served as interim dean since August and will return to her position as the school’s executive associate dean.
