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Francesca Simeoni is Associate Professor of Management at the University of Verona , Department of Business Administration, a position she has held since 2005 after serving as Assistant Professor. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Naples “Parthenope” in 2003. Her research agenda centres on sustainable management practices , tourism destination governance , SME competitiveness , fair-trade business models , and service quality in public utilities . She leads or participates in nationally funded projects such as “Measuring the economic impact of cultural events: Tocatì – International Festival of Street Games” and “Graphic category in Confartigianato – Verona: profile and needs of services.” Since 2017 she is scientific coordinator of the Altromercato Campus public-engagement event and lecturer in the Kids University workshop “From the idea, passing through the project, to the enterprise.” She teaches extensively across bachelor’s and master’s programmes in tourism, business and languages, delivering courses including Principles of Management and Digital and Interactive Marketing . Francesca serves on multiple scientific committees for professional-development masters and specialisation courses within the university and is a member of the Department Board and the School of Economics and Management Council.

• Management
• Fair trade
• Sustainability
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Maurizio Dallocchio is a Full Professor of Corporate Finance at Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management. He served as Dean of SDA Bocconi (2003–2007) and has held leadership roles in academic and professional institutions, including Chair of the Audit Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB). His research focuses on corporate valuation, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and sustainable finance. Dallocchio founded DGPA & Co., a corporate finance consultancy, and advises public and private entities globally. He has taught at leading institutions like London Business School and NYU Stern School of Business. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Bocconi University Advanced studies at London Business School and New York University Stern School of Business Research Interests: Prof. Dallocchio’s work emphasizes corporate restructuring, ESG integration in finance, and strategic valuation methodologies . Recent studies explore environmental performance in emerging markets and the resilience of conglomerates during economic crises. He advocates for sustainable investment strategies that balance financial returns with societal impact. Professional Engagements: Board member roles at Klepierre Management, General Finance, and Podravska Banka Past Director of the Master in Corporate Finance program at SDA Bocconi Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives at Bocconi’s Corporate Finance and Real Estate Department, collaborating with global institutions on projects involving corporate governance, M&A analytics, and sustainable development.

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Restructuring
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Stefano Rossi is a Full Professor of Finance at Bocconi University's Department of Finance, serving as Chair of the Department. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), and serves on editorial boards for journals including Journal of Law, Finance, and Accounting and European Financial Management . His research focuses on corporate governance, bankruptcy, debt financing, sovereign borrowing, and quantitative trading, with publications in top journals such as The Journal of Finance and Journal of Monetary Economics . He has received international recognition, including awards for his work on ownership evolution. Prior to Bocconi, he taught at institutions including the Stockholm School of Economics and Cornell University. He earned his BA/MSc from Bocconi and a PhD in Finance from London Business School. Prof. Rossi's research explores intersections between corporate finance and public policy, with recent work analyzing credit cycles, municipal bankruptcy law, and liquidity shocks in insurance markets. His articles frequently address systemic financial risks and institutional frameworks governing corporate and sovereign debt. Awards include the ECGI Best Paper Prize for his collaborative research on ownership dynamics. Teaching spans corporate finance, valuation, and financial markets at undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels. He has developed courses at Bocconi's undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical finance models. His comprehensive curriculum includes mergers & acquisitions and private equity strategies. Key contributions include studies on shareholder voting mechanisms, sovereign default dynamics, and the impact of tax policies on corporate behavior. His work often bridges academic rigor with real-world policy implications, influencing both academic discourse and regulatory practices.

• Corporate Governance
• Bankruptcy and Financial Distress
• Debt Financing
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Giuseppe Fontana is an Associate Professor of Political Economy (SECS-P/01) at the University of Sannio (UNISANNIO) in the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM). He has maintained an active research profile for over two decades, establishing himself as a significant contributor to Post-Keynesian economics and monetary theory. His research interests include: Post-Keynesian Economics Monetary Theory and Endogenous Money Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Stability Financialization and Socioeconomic Impacts Economic Methodology and History of Economic Thought International Trade and Exchange Rate Theory Stock-Flow Consistent Modeling Fontana's scholarly trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on heterodox economic approaches, particularly Post-Keynesian theory. His work evolved from theoretical contributions in the early 2000s to increasingly policy-relevant analyses of contemporary economic challenges. His recent publications show special attention to the Eurozone crisis, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on European economies, and the theoretical foundations of monetary production. He frequently employs stock-flow consistent modeling to provide comprehensive analyses of macroeconomic phenomena, challenging mainstream economic frameworks with alternative theoretical perspectives. Fontana has established important collaborations with scholars like Emiliano Brancaccio, Riccardo Realfonzo, and Marc Lavoie, demonstrating his integration within international networks of heterodox economists. His work has been published in leading heterodox economics journals including the Cambridge Journal of Economics, Journal of Post Keynesian Economics, and Review of Political Economy, as well as in edited volumes with major academic publishers like Palgrave Macmillan and Edward Elgar.

• Political Economy
• Post-Keynesian Economics
• Monetary Theory
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Madoni Alessandra is a Professor affiliated with the Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Parma. Her academic role focuses on teaching and research in health economics and pharmaceutical business management. Department: Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences University: University of Parma Her research interests are centered on health economics , economic analysis of health interventions , and pharmaceutical business management , reflecting her teaching responsibilities in these domains. She has delivered courses such as "Health Economics and Business Management" and "Economic Analysis of Health Interventions" to 5-Year Single-Cycle Master's Degree students in Pharmacy since 2019/2020.

• Health Economics
• Business Management
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Summary Tiziano VESCOVI is a Full Professor of Business Economics and Management at the Venice School of Management , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He holds roles including Co-Director of the International Management to Asia Research Laboratory (IMA Lab), member of the technical-scientific Committee of the Ca' Foscari Challenge School, and scientific director of the Italian School of Booksellers. His teaching focuses on Cross-Cultural Marketing , Brand Management , and International Marketing to China in both English and Italian programs. Education : - Degree in Business Economics (Ca' Foscari, 1981) - ITP Certificate (HEC Paris, 1987). Research Interests : - Cross-cultural aspects in international markets, particularly China. - Digital transformation in marketing strategies. - Luxury brand management and global market entry strategies. - Made-in-Italy products in socio-culturally diverse markets. Recent Projects : - 'The Merchant and the Dragon' (2013-): Strategies for Italian SMEs entering China. - 'Managing Digital Transformation' (2021-): Strategic processes in tech adoption. - PNRR LEGO Project (2024-26): Italy-East Asia education collaboration. Office Hours : - Weekly online sessions (Thursdays 2-4 PM via Zoom). - Physical location: San Giobbe Campus, C1 Building, Room 127. Labs/Initiatives : - IMA Lab: Research on Asia-Pacific market dynamics. - Master in Luxury Client Advisor: Collaboration with LVMH Group.

• International Marketing
• Cross-Cultural Marketing
• Luxury Brand Management
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Dr. Silvia Baiocco serves as Assistant Professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, teaching entrepreneurship, tourism management, and marketing courses across Bachelor and Master programs including 'Creation of Enterprises and Entrepreneurship' (Master), 'Fundamentals of Service Management' (Bachelor), and 'Tourism and Cultural Management for Sustainability' (Bachelor). Her institutional affiliation centers on Business Economics (sector ECON-07/A) with research rooted in co-evolutionary theory. Her research critically examines sustainable business model innovation through three interconnected lenses: (1) tourism-destination co-evolution in historic villages and Alberghi Diffusi, (2) university-industry knowledge exchange for sustainable spin-offs via PNICube Observatory frameworks, and (3) technology integration in smart tourism through AI-driven destination management. She emphasizes context-specific adaptation in both high-income (Italy) and low/middle-income settings (Ghana), with strong focus on social impact and heritage preservation. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals accelerating focus on digital tourism transformation (AI applications, smart city integration) and resilience-building in accommodation firms. Her work consistently applies co-evolutionary frameworks to decode organizational adaptation, particularly in sustainable entrepreneurship contexts. The PNICube Observatory reports highlight her policy-relevant contributions to university research valorization. As educator, Dr. Baiocco actively shapes future business leaders through courses spanning startup creation to sustainable destination management. Her research trajectory indicates deepening engagement with technology-mediated sustainability solutions and cross-sectoral innovation ecosystems, particularly through ongoing PNICube Observatory initiatives.

• Entrepreneurship
• Tourism Management
• Sustainable Business Models
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Chiara MIO is a Full Professor at the Department of Management, Venice School of Management, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds a prominent academic and leadership role, serving as Director of the Sustainability Laboratory and Director of the Master's Degree in Sustainability (MA.So.). She is also a member of the teaching staff in the PhD program in Science and Management of Climate Change at the same university. Her research focuses on sustainability, corporate governance, integrated reporting, social and environmental accountability, management control systems, and performance measurement in both private and public sectors. She has led multiple master's programs and served on university committees related to teaching and sustainability. Prof. MIO is highly engaged internationally, having served as Chair of the ESG Reporting Task Force at Accountancy Europe and currently serving on the IFAC Board and EFRAG Sustainability Reporting TEG. She has also contributed to European Commission expert groups and sustainability policy development. She has received significant recognition, including the Premio Donna di Eccellenza from AIDDA Friuli Venezia Giulia in 2017. Corporate Reporting Sustainability and Climate Change Management Integrated and Social Reporting Management Control Systems Performance Measurement Corporate Governance Her professional experience is extensive, including board memberships in major Italian companies such as Banco BPM, OVS, Aquafil, and Sofidel. She previously served as President of Crédit Agricole FriulAdria and held advisory roles in sustainability for Benetton Group and Atlantia. She has also held public office as an Assessor in Pordenone and contributed to national and regional sustainability policy. She is actively involved in editorial and scientific committees of journals such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management , Social and Environmental Accountability Journal , and International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy , and is affiliated with academic associations including AIDEA, AAA, and SIDREA.

• Sustainability
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Reporting
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Cristina Bettinelli is a full professor in the Department of Management at the University of Bergamo. She serves as Director of the MSc Program in International Management and Marketing (IMM) and Director of the Center for Young and Family Enterprise (CYFE). Her research focuses on family business governance , entrepreneurial firm innovation , and internationalization , with publications in journals like Family Business Review , Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , and Journal of Family Business Strategy . Member of editorial boards: Family Business Review , Journal of Family Business Strategy Professional activities: Innovative training projects, Marketing Lhab research group (since 2024) Scientific Awards: Best Contribution to Practice Paper (2024) - IFERA Best Unpublished Research Paper Award (2022, 2015) - FFI Multiple Best Paper Awards/Nominations - IFERA, EIASM, ICSB Family Business Review Best Paper Award (2012) Recent Research Trends: Analyzes family firm dynamics, pandemic response behaviors, cross-border e-commerce strategies, and B corporation ethics. Her 2024-2025 publications emphasize organizational identity , crisis management , and strategic governance .

• Family Business Governance
• Entrepreneurial Firm Innovation
• Internationalization
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Thorsten Beck is a Full-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (EUI). He serves as Director of the Florence School of Banking and Finance and holds research fellowships at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and CESifo. Previously, he was Professor of Banking and Finance at Cass Business School (2013–2021) and Professor of Economics at Tilburg University (2008–2014), where he also founded the European Banking Center (2008–2013). Research Focus : His work centers on banking regulation, macro-finance, and international economics. Key projects include 'Finance and Society' and analyses of EU banking union frameworks. Recent publications explore cross-border supervisory cooperation, regulatory arbitrage, and financial stability mechanisms. Affiliations & Roles : Director, Florence School of Banking and Finance Research Fellow, CEPR & CESifo Past roles at Cass Business School and Tilburg University Research Contributions : Beck’s articles address systemic crises, EU financial frameworks, and global regulatory challenges. His work emphasizes institutional collaboration and policy implications for market integration. Advisory & Grants : No explicit grant details provided, but his roles suggest involvement in policy-relevant research initiatives. Labs/Teams : Associated with the European Banking Center and the Florence School of Banking and Finance’s research networks.

• Banking regulation and supervision
• Macro and corporate finance
• International economics
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Maurizio Conti is a Full Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Genova . He holds a PhD from the University of Essex and an MSc from the University of Warwick, with additional affiliations as an IZA Research Fellow and board member of the Italian Association of Labor Economics (AIEL) . Educational Background : PhD in Economics (Essex, 2004); MSc Economics (Warwick, 2000); Laurea in Business and Economics (Genova, 1998). Research Focus spans labour economics , industrial economics , and transport economics . Key topics include: Impact of labour market institutions (e.g., employment protection, unions) on firm investment in physical/human capital Transport infrastructure effects on productivity, house prices, and regional development Policy evaluation in regulated industries and public procurement Recent Publications analyze high-speed rail impacts, cooperative industrial relations, and firm dynamics under regulatory frameworks, with methodologies ranging from quasi-experimental designs to cross-country comparative analyses. Scientific Recognition : IZA Research Fellow (since 2006) Organized conferences like the Genoa Labour Workshop and participated in COMPIE and NERI networks Teaching includes courses on MICROECONOMICS , Economic Policy , and Transport Economics , with a focus on applied analysis, productivity measurement, and regulatory frameworks.

• Labour economics
• Public policy evaluation
• Economics of regulation & network industries
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Alberto Dell'Acqua serves as Director of the Milan Hub at Luiss Business School and Associate Professor of Corporate Finance at Mercatorum University in Rome since 2024, with over 20 years of academic experience spanning SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, and international institutions in Lebanon, Bulgaria, Libya, and Australia. He holds a degree in Business Economics with full marks from Bocconi University and a PhD in Corporate Finance from the University of Trieste. His research focuses on corporate finance , private equity and venture capital , and corporate governance , examining board structures, investment strategies, and cross-border value creation through rigorous empirical analysis. Recent publications reveal consistent contributions to financial literature, particularly in venture capital diversification, emerging market M&As, and governance mechanisms, published in high-impact journals including Eurasian Business Review and Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting. His research earned the Highly Commended on Emerald Literati Awards 2018 for groundbreaking work on board independence and M&A performance. Professionally, Dell'Acqua founded and leads a corporate financial advisory firm while serving as Vice President of an investment firm specializing in high-growth SMEs. He sits on boards of public/private companies and mentors international startups, with research funded by Confindustria, the Chamber of Commerce, and major trade associations. As Director of the Milan Hub, he drives strategic initiatives for Luiss Business School's Milan operations, integrating academic excellence with professional development in Italy's financial capital.

• Corporate Finance
• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
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Paolo Landoni is a Full Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) within the College of Management and Production Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, business model innovation, business incubators/accelerators, sustainability, and social impact startups. He serves as Scientific Director/Responsible for numerous EU-funded and commercial research projects including SEED2SCALE, ESSENTIAL, and Open Sustainable Innovation. Key research areas: Entrepreneurship, Business Model Innovation, Incubators, Sustainability Supervises PhD students in topics spanning sustainable procurement, social startups, and innovation ecosystems Recipient of EU Horizon 2020 and MSCA funding Active in teaching courses on Entrepreneurship since 2019/20 His recent publications analyze sustainable public procurement, financial sustainability in microfinance, blockchain for social good, and incubator effectiveness. He collaborates with institutions like the LINKS Foundation and consults for corporate innovation projects.

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Model Innovation
• Business Incubators and Accelerators
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Oumaima Lahmar is a researcher in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Bergamo, specializing in corporate finance, sustainability, and financial communication. Her work explores ESG factors, cultural finance, reputational risk in European banking, and AI applications in financial information systems. Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration, University of Cagliari Master's in International Management, University of Cagliari Bachelor's in Business Administration, Tunis Business School Her research focuses on financial market dynamics, cultural finance, and AI-driven financial transparency. Recent publications analyze ESG reputational risk, gender differences in informal enterprises, and AI-enhanced financial information accessibility across journals like Research in International Business and Finance and International Review of Financial Analysis . Dr. Lahmar serves as Associate Editor for Research in International Business and Finance and the International Journal of Financial Services Management , and participates in the Communication Committee at the University of Bergamo's Department of Management.

• Corporate Finance
• Sustainability
• Financial Communication
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Guido Perboli is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Logistics Coordinator and Project Coordinator for activities supporting relationships with government bodies. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center CARS@PoliTO (Center for Automotive Research and Sustainable Mobility) and serves as Director of the ICT for City Logistics and Enterprises (ICElab@Polito) research center, which he founded in 2016. His research interests span a broad range of topics including Operations Research, Logistics, Last-mile Delivery, Sustainable Logistics, Combinatorial Optimization, Stochastic Programming, Business Development, and Lean Business methodologies. His work particularly focuses on City Logistics, Green Logistics, and the application of emerging technologies like Blockchain and AI in supply chain management. He has developed GUEST, a Lean Business methodology for innovation processes from early idea definition to implementation. Professor Perboli's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban logistics, last-mile delivery optimization, blockchain applications in supply chains, and the integration of AI techniques in transportation systems. His work shows an increasing trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines optimization methods with emerging technologies to address sustainable urban mobility challenges. Professional Recognition: CASE Best Paper award from IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (2011) Effective member of INFORMS (2019-present) Effective member of EURO (1995-present) Effective member of AIRO (1995-present) Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Research and Technology (2020-present) Associate Editor for Sustainability (2018-present) Professor Perboli actively advises PhD students and has supervised numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like SINFONICA, HESTER, and 5G-LOGINNOV. He serves as Scientific Director for multiple commercial research projects focused on blockchain, IoT, and AI applications in logistics. Beyond academia, he is Chief Scientific Officer of Arisk S.p.A., a fintech company specializing in business crisis prediction using AI and machine learning. His research group, ICElab@Polito, focuses on two main areas supporting urban growth: logistics and enterprises. The center collaborates with numerous companies including Amazon, DHL, and FCA, addressing real-world challenges in urban logistics and supply chain management through innovative research approaches.

• Operations Research
• Logistics
• Last-mile Delivery
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