Francesca Franco

Francesca Franco is an Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at Bocconi University. Her research specializes in executive compensation structures, incentive contracting mechanisms, and corporate governance frameworks. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Padova and completed postdoctoral work at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Franco's research examines compensation design, gender pay disparities, and governance efficiency. Her publications in top journals analyze how contractual arrangements influence executive behavior and market outcomes. Media outlets including The Guardian, BBC, and Harvard Law School Forum have featured her findings on executive pay dynamics.

As an active scholar, Franco serves as ad-hoc reviewer for leading journals and participates in academic associations including AAA and EIASM. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on performance measurement, management accounting, and governance.