Matteo Caroli

Matteo Caroli serves as Full Professor of International Business Management at Luiss University's Luiss Business School, holding the dual leadership roles of Associate Dean for Sustainability and Impact (since 2023) and Head of Applied Research and Observatories. His academic career includes previous Associate Dean positions for Education and Internationalization, demonstrating progressive institutional leadership.

Professor Caroli's research centers on three interconnected domains: sustainable business management frameworks, strategic planning with integrated ESG criteria, and internationalization processes—particularly examining governance influences on global expansion in family-owned SMEs. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical application through industry partnerships.

His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward operationalizing sustainability in global business contexts. The 2023 Journal of World Business article establishes governance-internationalization linkages in family firms, while his 2022 and 2021 books develop organizational and economic foundations for sustainable management. This body of work positions him at the intersection of responsible business practices and global competitiveness.

Through his Applied Research and Observatories leadership, Professor Caroli directs multiple industry-academia initiatives, leveraging his board memberships with major corporations and public institutions to secure research funding and real-world case studies. This structure provides students with direct exposure to contemporary business challenges in sustainability implementation and international strategy development.

While not directing a named laboratory, his observatory model creates dynamic research environments where students engage with live business transformation projects, particularly in ESG metric development and sustainable internationalization pathways for European enterprises.