Tommaso Palermo

Dr. Tommaso Palermo is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Department of Accounting, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research focuses on risk regulation, performance management processes, and risk culture in financial institutions. He teaches courses such as AC412 (Accountability, Organisations and Risk Management) and AC312 (Performance Measurement, Strategy, and Uncertainty). His work explores intersections between accounting systems, organizational behavior, and regulatory frameworks, with notable studies on risk culture transformation in financial sectors and market infrastructure creation in emerging industries like cannabis legalization.

Key research areas include: risk management practices in aviation and financial sectors, the role of accounting in market creation through regulatory infrastructure, and the dynamics of integrating risk and performance measurement systems. His recent publications challenge conventional research output norms, advocating for experimental methodologies like workshop-based collaborative inquiry.

Palermo's work bridges academic inquiry with practical applications, addressing how organizations navigate institutional complexities and regulatory environments. He has advised on frameworks for improving risk cultures in financial institutions, emphasizing behavioral and systemic approaches to resilience. His interdisciplinary focus spans accounting, organizational theory, and public policy.