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Professor Basil Al-Najjar is a leading academic in finance at the Department of Finance and Economics, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). As departmental research lead, he specializes in corporate finance, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. His career includes roles as head of finance at Northumbria University and professorships at Huddersfield University, Birkbeck University, and Middlesex University. Al-Najjar is globally recognized, ranking in Stanford University’s top 2% of influential scientists and achieving notable academic awards including Emerald’s Best Paper Award (2012).
His research focuses on capital structure, dividend policy, corporate governance, and environmental finance. Notable contributions include studies on board diversity’s impact on corporate performance and the role of ownership structures in financial decisions. Al-Najjar actively bridges research and teaching, developing programs like MSc Investment Management and modules in financial modeling and international finance at postgraduate levels.
Key research themes include the intersection of governance mechanisms and sustainability practices, particularly in emerging economies like the UAE and GCC countries. His work frequently examines how executive compensation, board composition, and regulatory environments influence financial policies and environmental management. Al-Najjar also explores macroeconomic factors such as consumer confidence and policy stringency on financial sector behavior.
- Education & Career: Extensive academic career across UK institutions, with prior roles as Senior Lecturer (Middlesex University, 2008–2012) and Professorial positions since 2017.
- Awards: Multiple top-paper recognitions, including Emerald’s accolades and global research influence rankings.
- Teaching: Specializes in corporate finance, financial modeling, and international finance modules.
