François MAON

Professor François MAON is a Full Professor at the IÉSEG School of Management, specializing in Strategy and Sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the Louvain School of Management (Belgium) and has held academic roles including Visiting Researcher at Copenhagen Business School and UC Berkeley. His research focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability management, organizational change, and stakeholder engagement. Notable contributions include frameworks for CSR implementation, stakeholder reaction analysis, and peace-oriented business strategies. He has been recognized with awards such as the 2019 CSRCOM Best Paper Award and an Honorary Fellowship from the Belgian American Education Foundation.

His teaching spans undergraduate and executive programs, covering corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and strategic management. Key publications explore CSR tensions, hybrid organization dynamics, and governance challenges in social enterprises. He has authored/co-authored books on sustainable entrepreneurship and stakeholder engagement, reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and practice in responsible business.

Research highlights include analyzing CSR's 'dark side' effects, strategic uses of humor in corporate communications, and cross-sector partnerships for disaster relief. His work frequently integrates organizational learning theories and micro-level dynamics to address CSR challenges. Current research trends emphasize conflict resolution in business operations and sustainable innovation through coopetition.