Alessandro Merendino

Dr. Alessandro Merendino is a Lecturer in Accounting at Queen Mary University of London, with dual chartered accountant qualifications in Italy and the UK. He specializes in corporate governance, strategic decision-making, and the integration of digital technologies (e.g., big data, AI) into business strategies. His research emphasizes leveraging technology for sustainable decision-making aligned with UN SDGs, using innovative, art-based methods to disrupt traditional business mindsets.

Teaching spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education, focusing on board dynamics, digital transformation, and strategic governance. He actively supervises PhD and DBA students externally at Coventry University and collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Publications highlight themes such as crisis management, data governance, and corporate sustainability. His work appears in journals like Journal of Business Research and Technological Forecasting and Social Change. Grants include projects on digital strategies and big data capabilities for finance professionals, supported by UKRI and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland.

Public engagement roles include co-chairing the European Internal Audit and Corporate Governance community and serving as a Trustee and Treasurer for Emmaus UK (Coventry and Warwickshire). He frequently presents at industry conferences and contributes to professional reports and media.