Paula M. Infantes Sanchez

Dr. Paula M. Infantes Sanchez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Innovation Management and Strategy at the University of Groningen. She holds a PhD in Business Economics (cum laude) from Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Juan de la Cierva grant) and ESADE Business School. Her research focuses on corporate governance, business ethics, strategic management of family businesses, and ESG integration in board practices.

Her work explores topics such as board diversity, environmental and social governance effectiveness, and internationalization strategies of family business groups. She has published in journals like Journal of World Business and contributed to Palgrave Macmillan handbooks. Her reports with institutions like the ESADE Center for Corporate Governance address practical governance challenges and gender representation in leadership roles.

• Education:
  • PhD in Business Economics (cum laude), Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain
  • Postdoctoral Fellowships: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Juan de la Cierva Grant) and ESADE Business School
• Key Research Themes:
  • Corporate Governance Mechanisms
  • Family Business Strategy and Succession
  • ESG Performance and Board Effectiveness
  • Gender Equity in Leadership
• Expertise: Board Dynamics, Top Management Teams, Business Groups, Internationalization Strategies

Her 2023 publications highlight strategic management in family businesses and generational transitions, while 2022 works emphasize ESG governance and board diversity. She collaborates with leading institutions to bridge academic insights with practical governance challenges.