Karim Mahran

Karim Mahran is a Lecturer in Accounting at the Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, since September 2024. With over 15 years in academia, his research focuses on sustainability, leadership, narrative disclosure, and corporate governance.

• Research interests: Sustainability, Leadership, Narrative Disclosure, Corporate Governance
• Key journals: Journal of Business Ethics, Business Strategy and the Environment, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

He employs advanced techniques like NLP and machine learning for content analysis. His work explores ESG performance, CEO power dynamics, and sustainable practices in tourism and hospitality industries.

Scientific awards include the 2023 BAFA doctoral masterclass award for the best paper. Teaching areas cover Financial Accounting, Corporate Governance, and Sustainability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.