Alberto Gimeno Sandig

Alberto Gimeno Sandig is an Associate Professor at the Department of Strategy and General Management, Esade Business School, Ramon Llull University. His research focuses on family business governance, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. He leads the Grup de recerca en iniciativa emprenedora (GRIE), a research group funded by the Spanish government (AGAUR). His work addresses topics like professionalization in family firms, competitive advantage strategies, and the intersection of ethics with family enterprise leadership. He has contributed to over 39 peer-reviewed outputs since 2005, including articles in Harvard Deusto Business Review and book chapters in academic encyclopedias.

• Research Projects:
  • Principal investigator in 'Governance and Responsible Ownership in Family Firms' (2019-2020)
  • Core member of GRIE (2014-2025), focusing on entrepreneurial initiatives and family business dynamics
• Key Themes: Family business ethics, strategic innovation, professionalization challenges, and internationalization strategies

His research emphasizes balancing family dynamics with institutional frameworks to achieve sustainable growth. Collaborations span multiple countries, particularly in Mediterranean and European business ecosystems. While no formal awards are listed, his high citation count (h-index 291) reflects significant scholarly impact.