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Professor Silvana Signori is a Full Professor at the University of Bergamo in the Department of Management within the School of Economics and Business. She serves as the Director of the MSc Programs in Accounting, Governance and Sustainability (AGS) and in Business Administration, Administrative Management and the Profession (EADAP).
Dr. Signori holds a PhD in Business Administration and Strategies with a dissertation focused on 'Ethical Investors'. Her academic credentials establish her as a leading expert in business ethics and sustainable governance.
Professor Signori's research spans multiple interconnected domains within business ethics and sustainability. Her primary focus areas include ethical investments, corporate social responsibility, sustainable governance and accountability mechanisms, stakeholder theory, and various forms of activism including shareholder and consumer activism. Her work examines how businesses can integrate ethical considerations into their core operations while maintaining financial viability. She investigates the intersection of business practices with social and environmental concerns, particularly through the lens of stakeholder engagement and corporate governance structures. Her research has significant implications for how companies navigate the complex landscape of sustainability reporting, ethical investment practices, and stakeholder management in an increasingly transparent business environment.
Her scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent progression from theoretical frameworks to practical applications, with increasing attention to the regulatory aspects of sustainability and ethical business practices. The publication pattern shows growing international recognition, with work appearing in top-tier journals across business ethics, sustainability accounting, and applied economics domains. Her research bridges the gap between academic theory and practical business implementation, particularly in the European context.
Professor Signori is actively engaged in professional organizations related to her field. She is a founding member and current President of the Italian chapter of EBEN (European Business Ethics Network), where she also serves as a member of the European executive committee. Additionally, she contributes to the academic and civic communities as a member of the Board of Directors of CESC (Centre for Economic and Social Dynamics and Cooperation) at the University of Bergamo and as a member of the Food Policy Council of the Municipality of Bergamo.
Her teaching responsibilities include courses in Business Ethics, Sustainable Business, and Governing Sustainability, reflecting her commitment to educating future business leaders about ethical practices and sustainable development. Her academic leadership extends to her role as Director of two Master's programs focused on integrating sustainability and ethical considerations into business administration and accounting practices. She regularly engages with students through scheduled office hours, maintaining an active presence in both classroom and academic administration.
