Fitim Deari

Fitim Deari is a Full Professor of Finance and Accounting at the Faculty of Business and Economics, South East European University (SEEU) in Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia. He holds a PhD in Economics from Aleksandër Moisiu University (specializing in Finance and Accounting), an MBA in Finance from SEEU, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance) from SEEU.

His research focuses on financial performance analysis, capital structure determinants, trade credit management, stock market behavior, and macroeconomic policy impacts. Key areas include risk management, liquidity analysis, and the effects of political events on financial markets. He has published extensively in journals such as Zagreb International Review of Economics and Business, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, and Studia Universitatis Vasile Goldiș Arad.

Dr. Deari has held roles including Coordinator for Faculty Internationalization (2017–2018) and served as an Assistant Professor (2015–2020) and Associate Professor (2020–present) at SEEU. His work bridges theoretical finance with empirical analysis, addressing challenges in emerging markets and SMEs.