Gerard F. Farias

Gerard F. Farias is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Silberman College. He holds a PhD from Texas Tech University. His research focuses on sustainability, ethical leadership, and mindfulness in business contexts. Dr. Farias co-authored Improvisational Leaders: Integrating Business, Mindfulness, and Improvisation (2022) and contributed to journal articles exploring sustainability mindsets and ethical frameworks for organizational change.

He teaches courses on sustainability, ethical issues in social institutions, and global management. His academic service includes co-editing special issues for Sustainability and Journal of Management, Religion, and Spirituality. He serves on the Board of the US Chapter of the International Humanistic Management Association, leading initiatives like the “Responsible Digital Futures” and “Human Rights and Business” webinar series.

Dr. Farias’ research trends emphasize bridging theoretical sustainability concepts with practical managerial strategies, often integrating interdisciplinary perspectives from philosophy and mindfulness practices. His work challenges neo-classical economic paradigms to advocate for value-driven, socially responsible business models.