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Francisco Lara is an Associate Professor at the Busch School of Business, The Catholic University of America. His expertise spans ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, international business, and change management. He leads the school's initiatives in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and serves on the Ethics Committee of the European Financial Planning Association (EFPA). Additionally, he acts as an independent board member for multiple startups and is an active angel investor through the Lagar Brothers Family Office.
Education:
- Juris Degree in Business Law from University of Navarra (Spain)
- Executive Master in Human Resource Management from Garrigues Law School (Spain)
- Executive Program in Leadership and Public Governance from IESE Business School (Spain)
- Ph.D. in Management from Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain)
Research Focus:
Prof. Lara's research centers on talent management ecosystems within startups and family businesses, cross-cultural entrepreneurship dynamics, ethical leadership frameworks, and international business strategies. His work emphasizes practical applications in organizational development and entrepreneurial growth.
Publication Trends:
His scholarly output (2011-2014) demonstrates strong thematic coherence around entrepreneurship, knowledge management, and ethical leadership. Recent works emphasize immigrant entrepreneurship, coaching methodologies, renewable energy policy, and organizational performance optimization, often incorporating cross-cultural and case-study approaches.
Professional Engagements:
- Conducted international seminars at institutions including Florida State University (USA), Catholic University of Lyon (France), and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy)
- Regular presenter at conferences like INBAM Congress and EBEN International Congress
