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Fabienne Berger-Remy is a Senior Lecturer at Dauphine University – PSL, accredited to supervise research (HDR). She transitioned to academia in 2014 after extensive professional experience in marketing, brand management, and consumer goods consulting, with prior affiliations at IAE Paris Sorbonne. Research Focus : Multidisciplinary studies on marketing profession transformations, work-brand-consumption dynamics, and intangible capital creation. Publications in M@n@gement , Journal of Business Research , and Journal of Marketing Management highlight her work on digital transformation, brand crisis management, and organizational psychology. Publications reveal trends in digital marketing impacts, crisis communication strategies, and intellectual capital dynamics. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical marketing challenges, including brand dissonance and datafication.

• Organization and Marketing Professions
• Work-Brand-Consumption Relationships
• Intangible Capital Creation
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Stéphane Dubreuille is a Professor and Director of Executive Education at NEOMA Business School, specializing in finance. He teaches managerial finance in Executive MBA and Master's programs, and asset valuation in CFA© programs. Previously, he worked at the Paris Stock Exchange and UCLA's Anderson Graduate School. His research focuses on intangible asset valuation, value creation, and asset management. He has authored books on these topics and contributed to journals like International Journal of Business and Finance Contrôle Stratégie . He is a CFA charterholder and actively participates in academic conferences and thesis defenses. Education: Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in Management Sciences and Finance PhD in Finance Research Interests: His work examines valuation of intangible assets, strategic value creation, portfolio management, and market microstructure. He explores innovative valuation models for real estate and technology firms, as well as the impact of macroeconomic news on financial markets. Key Contributions: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles and 6 books, including works on human capital valuation and venture capital performance. His research bridges academic theory with practical applications in executive education. Affiliations: Member of AFFI (French Finance Association) and CFA France. Serves as a thesis reviewer and contributes to industry-relevant research through NEOMA’s Executive Education programs.

• Intangible Asset Valuation
• Value Creation
• Asset Management
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Ronan McIvor is a Professor of Operations Management at Ulster University Business School, where he is affiliated with the Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics. He maintains an active research profile with 62 research outputs spanning over two decades, with significant recent contributions in supply chain management, business analytics, and sustainable operations. His research interests focus on the intersection of operations management, supply chain strategy, and business analytics. Professor McIvor's work integrates theoretical frameworks like Transaction Cost Economics and Resource-Based View with practical applications in reshoring, outsourcing, and sustainable business practices. His recent research has expanded into food systems innovation and human capital management, reflecting a commitment to addressing contemporary business challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent focus on supply chain management and operations strategy, with increasing attention to sustainability, analytics, and cross-border business challenges. His work demonstrates strong theoretical grounding while maintaining practical relevance for industry applications, particularly in the automotive, food, and manufacturing sectors. Professor McIvor actively supervises PhD researchers including Emma Coyle, Ronnie Gomersall, and Lauren McErlean. He leads and contributes to significant research projects such as the SMART Rural Innovation Driven Empowerment Programme (2025-2029), Protein-I: Shared Island Sustainable Healthy Nutrition (2021-2026), and the KTP Programme between University of Ulster and Heron Bros Ltd (2021-2023). His collaborative research extends across multiple institutions and disciplines, with recent work involving cross-border partnerships on the island of Ireland and international collaborations in Germany and other European countries. Professor McIvor's research contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to sustainable economic growth, innovation, and responsible consumption.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Transaction Cost Economics
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Gervais THENET is a Full Professor at University of Rennes 1 (IGR-IAE Rennes). He serves as Director of Studies for performance management programs and Program Director for accounting/management tracks. Specializes in Management Control and Performance Measurement in service sectors Key methodologies: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Research Focus examines value creation in service companies, emphasizing sector-specific management control systems. His work spans banking, healthcare, and higher education sectors, addressing resource allocation, cost distribution, and efficiency measurement. Recent Publications (2016-2025) demonstrate DEA methodology applications in Vietnamese universities (2015), microfinance institutions (2007-2016), and food retail cost distribution (2016). His 2025 study analyzes African commercial banks' profitability and risk factors. Supervision Experience includes 7 PhD students across topics like intangible capital measurement (2019), medical-social institution management (2013), and Burkinabé cross-cultural control systems (2010). Administrative Roles include IGR-IAE Rennes Board member (since 2005) and leadership in recruitment committees for academic positions.

• Management Control
• Services
• Performance Measurement
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Maria Ruiz Garcia is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at NEOMA Business School. She serves as director of the MSc Finance: Investment & Wealth Management program and specializes in Financial Reporting (IFRS and US GAAP) and Corporate Finance. Her work emphasizes e-learning and online course development, with numerous publications in The Case Centre and academic journals. Primary Research Areas: Financial Reporting, Luxury Brand Valuation, Financial Modeling Teaching: Executive MBA and Masters programs Her recent research explores luxury brand financial valuation, inventory management in champagne production, and human capital assessment. Publications include book chapters on asset valuation, budget synthesis, and strategic cost management. She has contributed case studies on Hermes, Prada, and Laurent Perrier. Maria actively integrates technology into finance education, partnering with platforms like Microsoft Learn for Educators and Harvard Business Publishing. While no specific awards are listed, her CFA charter highlights professional expertise. Collaborative work includes contributions to Springer and Pearson Education publications.

• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Finance
• Luxury Brand Valuation
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Pascal Jollivet-Courtois is a Lecturer in Economic Sciences at Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), affiliated with the Costech laboratory (EA2233). He specializes in cognitive capitalism, digital democracy, philosophy of technology, and sustainable innovation. His research bridges economic theory with sociotechnical systems, focusing on topics like Fintech trends, network analysis, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. He co-edits the Cahiers Costech journal and holds editorial roles in sections such as Capitalisme cognitif . His work combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses of social media, patent data, and policy debates. Notable contributions include studies on Google Books' economic model, Industry 4.0 dynamics, and biohacking ethics. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across UTC and international institutions, contributing to projects on sustainability, innovation policy, and digital governance.

• Cognitive Capitalism
• Digital Democracy
• Philosophy of Technology
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María Ruiz García is a Professor of Finance at NEOMA Business School, specializing in financial reporting under IFRS/US GAAP, corporate finance, and luxury brand valuation. She directs the MSc Finance: Investment & Wealth Management program and actively contributes to e-learning development. Her research focuses on international financial standards, asset valuation methodologies, and strategic financial modeling. María has authored numerous case studies published in The Case Centre , exploring topics like brand equity analysis, investment decisions, and financial modeling for luxury firms such as Prada and Hermes. She teaches in Executive MBA and Master's programs, emphasizing practical applications of financial theories. Her academic contributions span books like Contrôle de Gestion (2017) and collaborative works analyzing luxury brand valuation and champagne stock valuation. María's work bridges theoretical finance with practical business strategies, particularly in high-value sectors like luxury goods and wine industries. She has presented at international conferences on intangible asset measurement and financial reporting trends.

• International Financial Reporting
• Luxury Brand Valuation
• Financial Modeling
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Michel FELIX is a Professor at the University of Lille and SKEMA Business School since 1979. His primary discipline is Marketing, with a focus on sustainable practices, public policy, and territorial development. Doctorate in Marketing (1993), University of Lille National Aggregation in Management Sciences (1995), University of Lille His research spans Marketing , Sustainable Marketing , Service-Dominant Logic , and Territorial Development . He has extensively explored value co-creation, energy transition, and public policy frameworks. His work often integrates social capital, cultural studies, and governance models into marketing strategies. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in Environmental Sustainability , Business Model Innovation , and Knowledge Economy . These works emphasize co-creation , multichannel behaviors , and public policy across territorial and energy sectors. Key sub-fields include eco-responsible business models, stakeholder engagement, and service innovation. Michel FELIX is actively involved as a reviewer for journals like Décisions Marketing and participates in academic associations such as the French Marketing Association (AFM), European Marketing Academy (EMAC), and Academy of Marketing (AM). His career includes roles at Le Mans University and IUT GEA Lille 1. He has contributed to Marketing Interactions Research Center and collaborated on projects involving territorial branding, energy sustainability, and public service innovation. His work bridges consumer behavior , environmental policy , and knowledge management , with a strong emphasis on stakeholder value and governance frameworks .

• Marketing
• Sustainable Marketing
• Service-Dominant Logic
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Ramond Olivier is a University Professor at Paris Dauphine University within the Droit, Ressources et Management (DRM) school, specializing in Accounting and Finance. With an extensive publication record spanning nearly two decades, he has established himself as a leading academic in financial reporting, tax law, and international accounting standards. Professor Olivier's research focuses on critical areas of modern accounting practice including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), business combinations, goodwill impairment, and intangible asset valuation. His work bridges theoretical accounting frameworks with practical financial applications, examining how financial reporting standards impact corporate decision-making, investor behavior, and regulatory compliance. His research demonstrates particular expertise in the intersection of accounting practices and tax law, with numerous publications addressing hybrid financing structures, shareholder loans, and VAT implications for various organizational forms. Analysis of his publication history reveals consistent scholarly productivity with recent work (2023) addressing fundamental capital structure questions. His research trajectory shows evolution from technical accounting standards implementation (early publications on comprehensive income and IFRS adoption) toward more complex financial structures and regulatory challenges. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects accounting with corporate finance, tax law, and financial market analysis, reflecting the increasingly integrated nature of modern financial regulation. Professor Olivier maintains strong collaborative relationships with other leading researchers including Casta J-F., Paugam L., and Escaffre L., resulting in numerous co-authored publications in high-impact journals. His research has appeared in prominent outlets such as the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, and the French Accounting Review, demonstrating both international and national scholarly recognition.

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Law
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David Zajtmann serves as Professor and Coordinator of Academic and Research Projects at Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), specializing in business strategies within couture/fashion companies and collective strategies for creative cities in the global fashion industry. Education: PhD in Management Science, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Research Master (DEA) in Industrial Economics, Université Paris Dauphine Graduate of Sciences Po Paris Former student at Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) Research Interests: His work investigates how concentrated creative activities in cities like Paris, Milan, and London drive global fashion dominance through economic and sociological mechanisms. Key focuses include tacit knowledge transfer, reputation systems, authenticity validation, and urban cluster dynamics within fashion ecosystems. As President of IFFTI's Research Committee, he bridges academic theory with industry practice, particularly examining Paris's historical and contemporary role as a fashion capital. Publication Trends: Zajtmann's research consistently analyzes Paris's structural advantages in fashion through longitudinal studies of professional organizations, haute couture evolution, and brand valuation. His publications reveal three dominant trends: (1) institutional analysis of fashion governance bodies, (2) historical transformation of Parisian couture business models, and (3) economic frameworks for measuring creative capital in urban clusters. This interdisciplinary approach merges management science with cultural economics. Current Work: He is authoring the forthcoming book Haute couture and the Parisian fashion industries (Editions EMS, late 2025), which examines the institutional foundations of Paris's enduring fashion leadership through financial, organizational, and cultural lenses.

• Management Sciences
• Fashion Business Strategy
• Creative Cities
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