Who was Przemyslaw Jeziorski? UC Berkeley professor shot dead; family says 'doing everything to ensure justice is served'
A University of California, Berkeley professor was fatally shot in broad daylight in a suburb of Athens, Greece, on July 4, while visiting the country in connection with a child custody dispute. Przemyslaw Jeziorski , aged 43, was gunned down near the home of his ex-wife by a masked assailant who fled the scene on foot.
With over 15 years of academic experience, Jeziorski was widely regarded as a leading authority in quantitative marketing, industrial organisation, and applied microeconomics. His research spanned diverse sectors, including mobile money in Africa, online advertising, radio broadcasting, car insurance, and public health campaigns such as breast cancer prevention.
He published extensively in leading academic journals such as Marketing Science, Management Science, and the RAND Journal of Economics. His work received support from prestigious institutions, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Jeziorski served as Associate Editor for Management Science and Quantitative Marketing and Economics, and was also on the editorial board of Marketing Science.
As an educator, Jeziorski was known for his passion and dedication, having mentored more than 1,500 MBA and PhD students at Berkeley Haas, particularly in Marketing Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Marketing. He held a PhD in Economics from Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as degrees in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Arizona and the Warsaw School of Economics.
Funds are being raised to support legal proceedings, repatriation of Jeziorski’s remains, and related expenses.
The professor's ex-wife, who returned to Greece six years ago, reportedly told police she had no knowledge of anyone who would want to harm him, according to Greek news outlet Zougla.
Berkeley Haas Dean, Jennifer Chatman, expressed deep sorrow in a statement to ABC7 News: “We are heartbroken by the tragic and sudden death of Professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a beloved member of our marketing faculty and the Haas community. While authorities are continuing their investigation, our focus is on supporting our students, staff, and faculty during this incredibly difficult time. My heart goes out to Przemek’s family and loved ones. We will miss him dearly.”
Greek authorities are actively investigating the murder. No arrests have yet been made.
Who was Przemyslaw Jeziorski?
Jeziorski, a Polish-born scholar, was an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, where he also held the Egon and Joan von Kaschnitz Distinguished Professorship in Business Administration.With over 15 years of academic experience, Jeziorski was widely regarded as a leading authority in quantitative marketing, industrial organisation, and applied microeconomics. His research spanned diverse sectors, including mobile money in Africa, online advertising, radio broadcasting, car insurance, and public health campaigns such as breast cancer prevention.
He published extensively in leading academic journals such as Marketing Science, Management Science, and the RAND Journal of Economics. His work received support from prestigious institutions, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Jeziorski served as Associate Editor for Management Science and Quantitative Marketing and Economics, and was also on the editorial board of Marketing Science.
As an educator, Jeziorski was known for his passion and dedication, having mentored more than 1,500 MBA and PhD students at Berkeley Haas, particularly in Marketing Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Marketing. He held a PhD in Economics from Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as degrees in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Arizona and the Warsaw School of Economics.
'Our family is heartbroken': Brother
His brother, Lukasz Jeziorski, posted a message on the European crowdfunding platform WhyDonate, stating, “Our family is heartbroken, and we are doing everything we can to ensure that justice is served. Przemek was a loving father to two young children and a beloved professor at UC Berkeley. He loved teaching and sharing his passion with students.”Funds are being raised to support legal proceedings, repatriation of Jeziorski’s remains, and related expenses.
The professor's ex-wife, who returned to Greece six years ago, reportedly told police she had no knowledge of anyone who would want to harm him, according to Greek news outlet Zougla.
Berkeley Haas Dean, Jennifer Chatman, expressed deep sorrow in a statement to ABC7 News: “We are heartbroken by the tragic and sudden death of Professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a beloved member of our marketing faculty and the Haas community. While authorities are continuing their investigation, our focus is on supporting our students, staff, and faculty during this incredibly difficult time. My heart goes out to Przemek’s family and loved ones. We will miss him dearly.”
Greek authorities are actively investigating the murder. No arrests have yet been made.
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