Muhammad Ammad Amin

Muhammad Ammad Amin is a second-year PhD student in Management & Organization at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. His research focuses on the intersections of strategic leadership, corporate lobbying, and organizational theory, examining how managerial responses to isomorphic pressures shape firm decision-making. He is particularly interested in how leaders strategically deploy information and communication to influence external stakeholders and drive organizational outcomes. His work also investigates the role of corporate lobbying in managing stakeholder expectations and advancing competitive interests. His research aims to deepen our understanding of how firms navigate complex environments and shape their external landscapes.

He holds a BBA in Actuarial Science and an MBA in Market Research from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Before academia, he gained extensive industry experience. At Walmart, he played a key role in launching Walmart+, the company's subscription service, and led efforts to secure Walmart's first certification as a Great Place to Work. His professional background also includes pricing health insurance and providing benefits consulting for large employers. Throughout his corporate career, he contributed to launching new products and platforms, driving strategic initiatives and key business decisions.