Prof. Emanuel Gomes is Professor of Strategy and International Business at Nova SBE (Universidade Nova de Lisboa) and Academic Director of Executive Education. With a PhD from Coventry University, he researches M&A, strategic alliances, servitization, and international business. Former Associate Dean for Digital Transformation and Deputy Head at Birmingham Business School. Research contributions : Developed frameworks for acquisition partner selection and post-merger integration Pioneered studies on servitization in emerging economies Authored 50+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals including Journal of International Business Studies Industry engagement : Collaborations with Chatham House, UK Trade and Industry, British Embassy Angola, and multinational corporations including MG Motor.
Teemu Malmi is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at the School of Business, Aalto University, Finland. He has been an influential figure in management accounting research, particularly in management control systems and performance measurement. His academic qualifications include a Doctoral degree (1997), Licentiate degree (1994), and Master's degree (1990), all in Business and Economics from the Helsinki School of Economics. His research interests span management control, performance measurement, digitalization in finance, public sector accounting, and organizational behavior. His work often integrates empirical analysis with case studies, including a notable investigation into Nokia’s management control challenges. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and contributed to major handbooks in accounting and information systems. The recent trend in his publications (2020–2025) reflects a growing emphasis on digital transformation, blockchain, data analytics, and the evolving role of finance functions. His research increasingly bridges traditional accounting with technology and public policy, especially in healthcare financing and sustainability. Scientific Awards: “Thirst for knowledge” (“Tiedon Jano”) award by JOKO Executive Education Oy (2001) Teemu Malmi has supervised at least five theses and led externally funded research projects, including the SOTE/Kaks project (2015–2016) on social and healthcare services. He has been actively involved in academic service, such as serving on editorial boards, hosting international scholars, presenting keynote lectures, and participating in funding organization committees. His media appearances demonstrate his engagement in public discourse on welfare policy and regional financing in Finland. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former staff designation; he remains an active academic.
Ye Cai is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, where she has taught since 2010. She specializes in empirical corporate finance, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, board networks, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and corporate social responsibility. Her research appears in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies. Education: B.A. in Economics, Peking University M.A. in Economics, Vanderbilt University Ph.D. in Finance, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Her research explores themes like the environmental impact of corporate decisions, governance structures, and the interplay between religion and financial reporting. Recent work addresses ESG greenwashing, SEC regulations, and carbon emission strategies in competitive markets. Awards: Leavey Extraordinary Teaching Award ACE Outstanding Faculty Award Teaching focuses on Financial Management, Corporate Financial Policy, and Time Series Forecasting. Advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in available texts. Active in academic networks and contributes to discussions on sustainability, board governance, and venture capital ecosystems.
Prof. Viktoria HSE Robertson is a Professor of Corporate Law, Antitrust Law, and Digitalization at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), where she also serves as Head of the Department of Antitrust Law and Digitalization. Her research focuses on European and international antitrust law, digitalization's impact on competition, and comparative legal frameworks. She teaches courses such as *Corporate Law*, *Competition, Antitrust and Intellectual Property Law*, and *Competition Law in the Digital Economy*, emphasizing digital markets and regulatory challenges. Her work bridges antitrust law with digital innovation, addressing topics like algorithmic pricing, data governance, and the role of competition law in safeguarding democracy. Robertson is affiliated with organizations such as the Academic Society for Competition Law and the Women in Competition Law Network Austria. Her recent research includes studies on DMA implementation, computational antitrust, and green transition policies within EU competition frameworks. Robertson holds degrees including Mag. (Austria), MJur (Oxford), and has authored books like *Competition Law’s Innovation Factor: The Relevant Market in Dynamic Contexts in the EU and the US*. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis with technological and economic considerations, shaping modern competition law discourse globally.
Eli Bartov is a Professor of Accounting at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 1992. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in Accounting and Economics from Tel Aviv University, along with a CPA designation. Ph.D., Accounting, University of California, Berkeley, 1989 B.A., Accounting and Economics, Tel Aviv University, 1977 CPA, 1979 His research focuses on financial reporting, executive compensation, forensic accounting, earnings management, equity valuation, and the role of social media in capital markets. He has published extensively in top-tier journals, exploring topics such as the predictive power of Twitter on earnings, post-earnings announcement drift, and the economic implications of executive stock options. His work bridges theoretical and empirical perspectives in accounting and finance. His recent publications show a strong trend in leveraging alternative data sources like social media to understand investor behavior and market efficiency, while maintaining a deep engagement with core accounting issues such as disclosure quality, fraud detection, and valuation. His interdisciplinary approach combines accounting, finance, and information systems. AAA/AICPA Notable Contributions to Accounting Literature Award (2022) Stern's Executive MBA Great Professor Award (2014–2019) Stern's Executive MBA Excellence in Teaching Award (2010) Professor Bartov has served as the coordinator of the Accounting Ph.D. Program (2001–2010) and teaches courses at the MBA, EMBA, and Ph.D. levels, including financial statement analysis and empirical research in financial accounting. He has advised doctoral students and contributed to academic leadership. He has also been an expert witness in high-profile legal cases, including the New York civil fraud trial against Donald Trump, where he testified on accounting standards and the absence of fraud. His research has practical implications for regulatory bodies (SEC, FASB, PCAOB) and corporate governance. He has collaborated with researchers across institutions and has contributed to both academic literature and public discourse on accounting integrity and market efficiency.
Shiang Liu is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His research focuses on Empirical Corporate Finance, Bank Mortgage, FinTech, Real Estate Finance, and Corporate Strategy. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of North Texas, an MA in Economics from Clemson University, an MS in Financial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a BS in Economics from Zhejiang Gongshang University. His recent work explores topics such as cryptocurrency ETFs, FinTech lenders' impact on mortgage markets, CEO decision-making in FinTech adoption, and the interplay between corporate cash holdings and institutional investors' site visits. He is an Associate Editor of Economic Analysis and Policy and teaches courses like FIN 360 (Principles of Insurance and Risk Management) and FIN 370 (Corporate Finance). Key research areas include analyzing the real effects of financial instruments (e.g., CDS trading), geographic diversification strategies, and the macroeconomic implications of bank mortgage lending behaviors. His articles span journals such as Finance Research Letters , Journal of Financial Services Research , and Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics .
Prof. Louis Mulotte is a Full Professor at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship. He holds editorial roles at journals like Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Discoveries. His research focuses on corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and governance modes. He has been a visiting scholar at Duke University, Université de Louvain, IAE Paris Sorbonne, and LUISS Business School. Education: PhD in Management from HEC Paris (2008). Academic career progression includes tenure at Tilburg since 2007, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor by 2023. Recognized for teaching excellence in courses like Corporate Strategy and Management Consulting, earning multiple awards (2012–2018). Research spans industries including aerospace, medical systems, and hospitality. Key themes include firm renewal via strategic activities and governance structure optimization. Recent work examines resource control post-acquisitions and knowledge base impacts on technology sourcing. Awards include repeated Excellent Teacher Awards and contributions to editorial boards. Active in academic dissemination through conferences and publications on strategic management topics.
Souhail RAMID is a Lecturer at SKEMA Business School in Sophia Antipolis, specializing in Finance. His work focuses on integrated reporting (IR) and sustainability-related financial practices. Education: MSc in Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law from SKEMA Business School (2021). Professional Experience: Private Equity Analyst at Smalt Capital (2022). Research Interests: Examines institutional developments in IR frameworks, corporate sustainability disclosures, and digital transformation of financial reporting practices. His recent work analyzes the evolution of IR standards post-merger with IFRS Foundation initiatives. Key Publication: A 2025 review article in Comptabilité, Contrôle, Audit explores current trends in IR practice and interoperability with sustainability disclosure standards. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed in available materials.
Dr. Ni Peng is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, affiliated with the Department of Accounting and Financial Management. She holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance and an MBA from the University of Manchester (Manchester Business School). Her research focuses on corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, innovation, ESG, sustainable finance, and executive compensation. She teaches courses on financial markets and corporate finance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research outputs span top-tier journals such as Management Science and Journal of Corporate Finance , emphasizing themes like M&A dynamics, investor behavior, and ESG integration. She actively contributes to academic communities through her roles in the Finance Research Cluster, Behavioural Finance Working Group, and Centre for Globalisation Research. Education: PhD in Accounting & Finance (Manchester), MBA (Manchester) Professional Memberships: Financial Management Association, European Finance Association Industry Experience: 5+ years at a major Chinese financial conglomerate As a supervisor, she has guided doctoral students in topics ranging from green financing to pension strategies. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical finance challenges, particularly in globalized contexts.
Eliza Wu is Professor of Finance and Banking at the University of Sydney Business School, where she also serves as Associate Dean (Research Education). With a PhD in Finance from UNSW, her research examines international financial market dynamics, banking regulation impacts, and information flows in capital markets. Professor Wu maintains professional connections with the Reserve Bank of Australia and Bank for International Settlements, influencing financial policy decisions. Educational background includes a joint honours degree in Economics and Econometrics with a PhD in Finance from UNSW. Research focuses on three interconnected areas: Behavioral dynamics and risk transmission in global financial markets The role of information intermediaries (credit rating agencies, equity analysts) Financial intermediation and regulatory impacts on bank lending Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on financial market integration, sovereign credit risk contagion, and regulatory reforms. Corporate finance research examines acquisition performance, board governance reforms, and CSR integration in M&A. Empirical methodologies include time-series econometrics, panel regressions, and natural experiment designs. Honors include international best paper prizes and competitive research grants. Current PhD students investigate empirical corporate finance topics under Professor Wu's supervision. Professional service includes associate editor roles for Journal of Financial Stability and International Review of Financial Analysis.
Professor Jessica Fong is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Her work focuses on applying theoretical models and experimentation to analyze marketing data, with an emphasis on digital platform design, consumer behavior, and information economics. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and a BS in Computer Science from Caltech, and previously worked in product management at Fitbit. Education: PhD in Marketing, Stanford University (2019) BS in Computer Science, California Institute of Technology (2014) Her research interests include two-sided markets, platform mergers, consumer responses to misinformation, and the intersection of neuroscience with consumer choice. Her work has been published in top journals like Marketing Science and Management Science , and recognized with awards such as the Paul E. Green/Vithala R. Rao Award Finalist (2024). Recent articles highlight her exploration of network effects in platform mergers, the impact of truth disclosure in consumer finance, and the role of negative feedback in social media content generation. She actively contributes to academic discourse through blog posts, podcasts, and media engagements. Awards: Paul E. Green/Vithala R. Rao Award Finalist (2024) Her research bridges empirical analysis with practical implications for firms, addressing topics like suggested pricing strategies, product ranking effects, and pandemic-era social media usage patterns. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, integrating neuroscience insights into consumer behavior models.
Prof. Dr. Christoph Schalast is a distinguished Professor of Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Law and European Law at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, where he has been teaching since September 2002. He serves as the Academic Director of the Master of Mergers & Acquisitions program, which he initiated in 2005, and is Chairman of the annual M&A/Private Equity Conference. As Co-Director of the Frankfurt Institute for Private Equity and M&A (FIPEMA), he has established himself as a leading academic in corporate transactions and financial regulation. His expertise spans multiple legal domains including banking law, competition law, and infrastructure regulation, with particular focus on non-performing loans markets. Born in 1960, Schalast studied law and political science in Giessen, Frankfurt am Main, and Lausanne. He completed his legal clerkship with stations at Rasor and Schiedermair (now Linklaters), the European Parliament, and the Frankfurt municipal property office. He participated in specialized programs on comparative law in Strasbourg/Coimbra and European integration at the Europa-Institut in Saarbrücken. After being admitted to the bar, he specialized in M&A law, initially at Albert Flad & Schloßhan (now Mayer Brown), before founding Schalast LAW | TAX in 1995, which has grown to become one of Germany's top 40 mid-sized law firms with offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. Schalast's research interests focus on the intersection of corporate transactions, financial regulation, and European law. His work examines how legal frameworks shape M&A markets, particularly in times of financial crisis, with special attention to non-performing loan markets, private equity transactions, and regulatory challenges in infrastructure sectors. He has authored numerous publications analyzing the impact of EU directives on German corporate and banking law, with particular expertise in how geopolitical events like Brexit affect cross-border transactions. His research consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical transactional considerations, making it highly relevant to practitioners. Schalast has received multiple accolades including being named Frankfurt School Professor of Excellence in 2009 and 2010, and his supervised theses have won prestigious awards such as the Leonardo M&A Award (2008, 2014), M&A Science Award (2010), and multiple DKS Awards. His law firm, Schalast LAW | TAX, received the JUVE Award as Law Firm of the Year for SMEs in 2007 and The Lawyer's European Award 'Law Firm of the Year Germany' in 2018. As an advisor, Schalast has worked with governments across Eastern and Southeastern Europe and the Caucasus region on economic law reform and rule of law implementation, serving on legislative commissions primarily in Southeast Europe. He also acts as an expert advisor on German legislative projects, particularly in banking and capital markets law. His influence extends to industry standards as he chairs the supervisory board of Deutsche Kreditmarkt-Standards e.V. and serves on the jury for the German Journalists' Prize and the Corporate Finance Awards of Börsenzeitung. Since 2016, he has been editor of the leading German-language M&A journal, M&A Review.
Prof. Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej is a Professor of Economics in Management and Quality Sciences at Wrocław University of Economics, holding a position in the Department of Labor, Capital and Innovation. She actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Doctoral School Council and various strategic committees. Her research focuses on sustainable human resource management, leadership, and project management, with a strong emphasis on integrating sustainability into organizational practices. Expertise: Sustainable HR Development, Green HRM, Organizational Innovation Leadership Roles: Director of 'Psychology in Management' postgraduate studies Her academic contributions span over 200 publications in top journals such as Human Resource Management and Journal of Business Ethics . She has secured EU grants and led projects addressing HR challenges in Industry 5.0 and digitalization. Notable achievements include recognition in the World's TOP 2% Scientists 2023 and second place in the 2025 Science Personality of the Year award. Awards: Medal of the National Education Commission, Emerald's Outstanding Paper Award Research trends in her work highlight the intersection of leadership, sustainability, and innovation. Recent studies explore sustainability-focused leadership, green behaviors in SMEs, and neurodiversity management. She bridges academic and business worlds through HR consulting and project management expertise in sectors like finance and manufacturing. Key Projects: Digital HR process optimization, compensation system design, post-merger integration Her teaching legacy includes pioneering postgraduate programs for business trainers and integrating design thinking into academic curricula. She advocates for sustainable HR practices, emphasizing employee development and environmental responsibility.
Dr. Jae Woon Lee serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he has established himself as an internationally renowned aviation law expert since 2004. His current leadership roles include 3rd Vice-Chairperson of the ICAO Legal Committee (2024-2028) and membership in the ICAO Secretariat Study Group on Legal Issues related to Pilotless Aircraft. His academic credentials include: PhD from National University of Singapore LLM from McGill University, Institute of Air and Space Law Master of Air Transport from Korea Aerospace University LLB from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Prof. Lee's research centers on Aviation Law, Aviation Policy, Competition Law, and Public International Law, with particular focus on regulatory challenges in international air transport. His scholarship addresses critical issues including airline alliances, passenger rights frameworks, and the impact of global crises on aviation governance. His work consistently advocates for modernized legal approaches to emerging technologies like unmanned aircraft systems and sustainable aviation solutions, emphasizing the tension between national sovereignty and global regulatory harmonization. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant focus on competition law within aviation contexts, with recurring themes of regional integration (particularly in Asia), airline mergers/subsidies, and post-pandemic industry restructuring. His interdisciplinary scholarship spans top law journals (Journal of International Economic Law, Air & Space Law) and transport policy publications (Journal of Air Transport Management), demonstrating consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical industry challenges across 15+ jurisdictions. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. Prof. Lee secured General Research Fund (GRF) support for his 2022-2024 research on state ownership of airlines. His consultancy portfolio includes significant engagements with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, International Air Transport Association, and Hong Kong Competition Commission, where he provides expert guidance on complex regulatory matters. His extensive industry experience includes seven years in airline legal affairs and advisory roles for the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Jean-Luc Arregle is a Professor in the Strategy & Organization department at emlyon business school , where he has served since 2012. He previously held a professorship at EDHEC Business School (2010-2011) and served as Director of the PhD Program at emlyon (2015-2018). Arregle is also an Associate Dean for Research at emlyon business school. PhD in Management Sciences (1992, IAE Aix-en-Provence) Accreditation to Supervise Research (1998, IAE Nice) His research focuses on semi-globalization strategies , family firm strategic choices , and institutional influences on multinational enterprises . Publications analyze: organizational autonomy dynamics, family firm internationalization patterns, institutional complexity in foreign investment, multilevel strategic analysis, and resource orchestration in mergers. He serves on editorial boards of Journal of International Business Studies , Strategic Organization , and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice . Notable works include longitudinal studies of Lamborghini's post-acquisition autonomy management and meta-analytic reviews on family firm uniqueness. Recent publications emphasize: Dynamic frameworks for subsidiary autonomy (2024) Family business-international business integration (2024) Host country politics in multinational strategy (2023) Autonomy oscillation mechanisms (2022) Scientific contributions include Editorial board memberships across 5 journals International Teachers Program (EFMD, 1990) Keynote presentations at Academy of International Business and Strategic Management Society conferences Arregle's work combines theoretical rigor with practical insights from automotive industry case studies (Audi-Lamborghini integration), demonstrating how organizational identity preservation and resource orchestration enable sustained competitive advantage in multinational contexts.
