Cristina Gibson Named Editor-in-Chief of Top-Ranked Academy of Management Annals

Pepperdine Graziadio’s Cristina Gibson has been named Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Management Annals. The journal is the highest-ranked in the fields of Business and Management, with a 5-year Impact Factor of 25.1 and an A* rating globally.

The Annals, published by the Academy of Management—a professional association of over 25,000 business scholars worldwide—features rigorous, agenda-setting reviews that shape the future of management research. As Editor-in-Chief, Gibson will lead the journal’s editorial direction, spotlighting emerging issues and advancing the scholarly conversation for the next decade.

“This role is a tremendous opportunity to elevate Pepperdine Graziadio’s global research impact and ensure our mission and values are reflected in the field,” said Gibson.

Her appointment strengthens Pepperdine’s visibility among top scholars and reinforces its leadership in producing high-impact, values-driven research.

Read more about the Academy of Management Annals here.