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Francesco Barbera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD from Bond University and has held leadership and faculty roles at institutions including the University of Adelaide and Stetson University. His work spans research, education, and global initiatives in family business and entrepreneurship.
- BCom, MCom, PhD
His research focuses on family business, entrepreneurship, small business management, transgenerational succession, and religious value transmission. He advocates for holistic, whole-person learning in family business education and has designed curricula across Australia, Canada, and the USA. His work explores how non-economic goals, spirituality, and leadership styles influence family firm strategy and sustainability.
The recent articles reflect a strong trend in family firm internationalization, intergenerational legacy, and value-driven governance. His publications appear in leading journals such as Family Business Review, Journal of Business Ethics, and Small Business Economics, emphasizing empirical and theoretical contributions to sustainable and ethical family enterprise practices.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Article Award, Family Business Review (2019)
- Best Paper Award, International Family Enterprise Research Academy (2019)
- 1st place Coach, Family Enterprise Case Competition (Graduate Division, 2019)
- University of Adelaide Teaching Award (2019)
- Best Dissertation Award, Family Firm Institute (2014)
Francesco Barbera has led major research projects such as Babson College’s STEP initiative and directed Family Business Centers. He serves on the Editorial Board of Family Business Review and is a faculty member for FFI’s GEN program. While specific grants are not listed, his international collaborations and award-winning research suggest active funding and advisory roles. He has coached winning teams in global case competitions and contributed to policy and practice through affiliations with STEP and Family Business Australia.
He is actively involved in multiple research and educational teams, including the Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices (STEP) project and the Family Firm Institute. He has led research teams recognized by the University of Adelaide for excellence and continues to shape global discourse on family enterprise through publications, curriculum design, and executive education.
