Francisco Javier Fernández Roca

Francisco Javier Fernández Roca is an Associate Professor at Pablo de Olavide University, affiliated with the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History. He is a member of the research group GEILEF (Business Groups, Internationalization and Longevity of Family Businesses) and the INN-LAB (Business Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Family Business Laboratory). His work spans Doctoral Programs in International Relations and International Law, as well as Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Family Business.

His research focuses on Economic History, Family Firms, and Business History, with particular emphasis on intergenerational transfer, socio-emotional wealth, and historical business continuity. He has explored these themes through case studies in industries like olive oil, cotton, and textiles, often analyzing the intersection of family dynamics, corporate strategy, and state policies in Spain, especially during the Franco regime.

His recent publications analyze trends in family business longevity and the role of accounting information in facilitating transitions. He has also contributed to pedagogical innovations in history education using portfolio assessment. While no scientific awards are documented in the provided text, his work has been published in journals like Business History, Enterprise and Society, and Economic History Research.