OB Division Announcements

  • 2026 OB Division Election Results: Welcoming New Leadership

    2026 division elections

    Welcoming our new leadership

    The Executive Committee is honored to share the results of our 2026 divisional elections.

    Dear OB Division members, your participation in this democratic process reflects the strength and engagement of our community. We are grateful to every member who voted and to all of the outstanding scholars who stood as candidates this year.

    Program Chair-Elect

    Five-year leadership track

    Jia (Jasmine) Hu

    Dr. Jia (Jasmine) Hu

    Citi Chair Professor, Tsinghua University

    Jasmine earned her PhD in organizational behavior from the University of Illinois at Chicago and previously held faculty positions at The Ohio State University and the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on prosocial leadership, team motivation and effectiveness, and sustainable leadership and employee well-being in the digital age. A longtime member of our community, she previously served as a Representative-at-Large, supporting the Division's global presence and faculty engagement.

    She will progress through the roles of Program Chair-Elect, Program Chair, Division Chair-Elect, Division Chair, and Past Division Chair, providing sustained leadership and vision for our Division's future.

    Representatives-at-Large

    Three-year terms beginning at the 2026 Annual Meeting

    Stefan Berger

    Dr. Stefan Berger

    University of Groningen

    Michael Parke

    Dr. Michael Parke

    University of Pennsylvania

    Beth Schinoff

    Dr. Beth Schinoff

    University of Delaware

    Vijaya Venkataramani

    Dr. Vijaya Venkataramani

    University of Maryland

    Kelly Wilson

    Dr. Kelly Wilson

    Purdue University

    These newly elected officers bring exceptional scholarly achievements, diverse perspectives, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing organizational behavior research and education. Their leadership will be instrumental in furthering the OB Division's mission of promoting rigor, relevance, and relationships in our field.

    We had a tremendous slate of candidates this year, and we are grateful to all of them for their strong citizenship to the OB Division. As we welcome our new officers, we look forward to the fresh insights and initiatives they will bring to our division of more than 6,000 scholars worldwide, strengthening our ability to support cutting-edge research, foster meaningful connections across our global membership, and enhance the practical impact of organizational behavior scholarship.

    With gratitude for your continued engagement,

    Gilad Chen, Division Chair

    On behalf of the OB Division Executive Committee