Esther Roca Batllori

Esther Roca Batllori is a Lecturer at Bocconi University's Department of Management and Technology since 2013. She holds a PhD from IESE-Universidad de Navarra (1997). Previously, she served as Assistant Professor at Universidad Carlos III (Madrid) and was accredited as an Associated Professor in Spain (2015). She has also taught at ICADE-Universidad Pontificia Comillas and Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

Her research focuses on the intersection of Strategy and Business Ethics, particularly exploring how firms leverage social values and navigate challenges in hybrid organizational models. Key themes include community-focused strategies, product differentiation, and ethical frameworks in modern organizations. Her work emphasizes strategic opportunities in social business hybrids and the role of ethical practices in sustaining competitive advantages.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Business Ethics and Social Responsibilities, Business Strategy, Management, and CSR & Ethics in Business. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to academic discourse on ethical business practices are notable.

Her publications span journals like Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of Business Ethics. Research trends reflect a blend of theoretical philosophy (e.g., Aristotelian ethics) with applied strategic management challenges.