Octavio Escobar

Octavio Escobar is a Professor of Economics and Head of the Economics, Territories & Sustainable Development Department at EM Normandie since 2020. He holds a PhD in Economics (2009) and an HDR (2020) from Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, focusing on geography, institutions, and economic performance. His research explores international economics, regional development, technological adoption, and digital transformation. He has led OECD consultancy projects and taught at institutions like Paris School of Business (2010–2019) and Université Paris-Dauphine (2005–2017).

His research interests span entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, and sustainable development. Recent work includes analyses of telemedicine efficacy, B2B digital platforms, and family firm Big Data adoption. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Small Business Management, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, and Applied Economics.

Key contributions include studies on Mexico’s economic competitiveness, FDI impacts, and informal economy dynamics. He frequently presents at global conferences and contributes to policy discussions on digital transformation and sustainability. His academic leadership roles include directing EM Normandie’s Dublin Campus and the DBA program at Paris School of Business.