VCU Business

Bio

Craig's research focuses on leadership, trust, ethics, and organizational effectiveness, with an emphasis on bridging rigorous research with important organizational challenges. Before academia, Craig was a senior manager at a Top 100 U.S. private company, working directly with executives on corporate strategy, human resources, marketing, sales, and organizational development. He led initiatives in product innovation, organizational culture, strategic planning, and human capital analytics, and developed research-based strategies for Fortune 500 clients. Craig has held multiple international Fulbright appointments, most recently as the Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, where he researched leadership and high-performance work systems with international firms.