Josep A. Tribo

Josep A. Tribo is a Professor of Strategy at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology, where he teaches courses in Strategic Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Corporate Finance. He also holds a professorship at the Department of Business Administration, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, currently on leave. With over 23 years of academic experience in Spain and 4.5 years in the U.S., he has served in leadership roles including Area Coordinator of Management & Marketing at Stevens (2023–2024) and Head of the Business Department at Carlos III (2011–2017).

Education:

• PhD in Business Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1997)
• BS in Theoretical Physics, University of Barcelona (1991)

His research focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility, Strategy, Innovation, Corporate Governance, and Financing of R&D. He explores how ethical practices, stakeholder engagement, and innovation impact firm performance and sustainability. His work often bridges finance, strategy, and ethics, demonstrating the interplay between governance structures, CSR initiatives, and financial outcomes. He has contributed to understanding eco-innovation, greenwashing, syndicated lending, and the role of intangible resources in corporate performance.

His recent publications (2020–2024) span top journals such as Strategic Management Journal, Research Policy, and Journal of Business Ethics. These works reveal a consistent focus on sustainability, stakeholder dynamics, and financial implications of strategic decisions. Themes include signaling in crowdfunding, environmental certifications, and the dual role of CSR and managerial entrenchment in value creation.

Scientific Recognition:

• Editorial Board Member, Corporate Governance: An International Review
• Member of the Strategic Management Society (SMS)
• Member of the Academy of Management (AoM)

Josep advises PhD students in the Business Administration program and actively contributes to institutional governance through membership in the PhD Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee, University Committee on Promotions and Tenure, and the Stevens Center for Sustainability. He has secured significant research impact with a high citation count (Google Scholar) and has published in FT50-listed journals, indicating elite research standing. His work often involves international collaboration, particularly with scholars from Spain and Europe.

He is involved in sustainability initiatives at Stevens and leads research on sustainable business models. His lab/team collaborations include long-standing partnerships with researchers such as Surroca, Gutiérrez, and Montiel, forming a robust research group focused on CSR and strategic management.