Siddharth Sharma
About Siddharth Sharma
Siddharth Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at the Indian School of Business, specializing in the impact of innovation on location choice and organizational risk-taking decisions. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Current Position at Indian School of Business
Siddharth Sharma serves as an Assistant Professor of Strategy at the Indian School of Business. His tenure at the institution began in 2017. In this role, he focuses on teaching and researching various aspects of strategy, particularly the impact of innovation on organizational dynamics.
Previous Experience at Infosys and Bloomberg
Prior to his academic career, Siddharth Sharma worked at Infosys as an Associate Consultant from 2010 to 2011 in the Hyderabad Area. He also gained experience as an intern at Bloomberg New Energy Finance for two months in 2009, also in Hyderabad. These roles contributed to his understanding of business strategy and consulting.
Educational Background and Degrees
Siddharth Sharma holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Strategy & Policy from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing his studies from 2011 to 2017. He also achieved an M.B.A. in Finance and Strategy from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, from 2008 to 2010. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science & Engineering at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad from 2002 to 2006.
Research Focus and Areas of Study
Siddharth Sharma's research interests include the impact of innovation on location choice and the survival of agglomeration participants. He also explores the role of the organizational environment in risk-taking decisions and studies agglomeration economies and their effects on organizational performance outcomes. His work contributes to the understanding of strategic decision-making in complex environments.
Experience at Robert H. Smith School of Business
Siddharth Sharma was a Ph.D. Candidate at the Robert H. Smith School of Business from 2011 to 2017. During this period, he engaged in advanced research and academic activities that laid the foundation for his current role in academia. His experience at this institution has significantly shaped his expertise in business strategy.