Ashish Mahajan has accepted an appointment as acting dean of the Odette School of Business beginning July 1 for a term of up to two years, interim provost Patti Weir announced Friday.

Dr. Mahajan joined the Odette School of Business in 2009, has served as chair of its management area, and spent two years as acting associate dean academic. His research interests are in the areas of cross-cultural management, leadership, employee behaviour, international human resource management, and the expatriate experience.

Dr. Weir anticipates a new decanal search will commence in spring 2024.