Dr. William Putsis, a distinguished economist with a PhD from Cornell University, has spent his career bridging the gap between academic theory and practical business strategy. His impressive journey spans academia and industry, advising top CEOs and reshaping Fortune 500 organizations across six continents.

In the early stages of his career, Dr. Putsis held tenured and tenure-track positions at prestigious institutions, including Cornell University, Yale University, London Business School, and the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he published over 30 influential papers and authored two acclaimed books on business strategy: Compete Smarter, Not Harder (Wiley, 2014) and The Carrot and the Stick (University of Toronto Press, 2020).

Beyond academia, Dr. Putsis has been a strategic force in the corporate world. Since founding his consulting firm in 1995, he has crafted strategies and enhanced key business functions for leading companies globally, including Boeing, BASF, PepsiCo, Morgan Stanley, Barclays Bank, and many others. His work has touched a diverse array of industries, from aerospace to finance, reinforcing his reputation as a leading expert in business strategy.

Dr. Putsis is not only a sought-after advisor but also a prolific contributor to thought leadership in business strategy. As a regular writer for CEOWORLD Magazine and a member of its External Advisory Board, he continues to shape and influence the field.

Now, he brings his wealth of experience and strategic insight to Knapp Capital Management (KCM) serving as the Chief Executive Officer, where he is once again applying his expertise to drive success. Knapp Capital Management (KCM) is a vertically integrated real estate investment, management, technology and services firm centered around culture. KCM leverages technology to enhance the efficiency and productivity of its acquisition and management teams, ultimately driving greater scalability, quality, and faster execution.