Lucas AMARAL

Lucas AMARAL is an Associate Professor at IÉSEG School of Management in France, specializing in Management Sciences with a focus on Human Resource Management. He holds a Ph.D. from King's College (UK), a Master's from UFRRJ (Brazil), and a Bachelor's from PUC Minas (Brazil). His research integrates sustainability implementation, stigma management, and institutional decoupling, emphasizing organizational behavior and corporate social responsibility.

Key awards include the 2023 FNEGE Academic Research Prize and the 2022 Strategic Management Society's Best Impact Paper. His work spans peer-reviewed journals like Journal of Management and Business & Society, with contributions to book chapters on strategic leadership and academic career dynamics.

AMARAL's professional experience includes roles at Volkswagen (2013–2017) and the Fundação Dom Cabral (2010–2014). He teaches courses on people management and sustainability strategies at the Grande École level. His research often addresses tensions in organizational silos, employee stigma management, and pandemic-era governance challenges.