Stéphane Rousseau is a Full Professor at the University of Montréal's Faculty of Law and an affiliated professor in the Finance Department at HEC Montréal. He serves as Academic Co-Director of the Ethics and Compliance Certification program at École des dirigeants and Director of the Centre de droit des affaires et du commerce international (CDACI). Education: S.J.D. (University of Toronto), LL.M. (Université Laval), LL.B. (Université Laval) His research focuses on corporate governance, financial market regulation, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) integration into legal frameworks. Recent work examines climate risk management by financial institutions, SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), and sustainable finance in post-pandemic contexts. Stéphane has authored 10+ peer-reviewed articles since 2018, including analyses of short selling regulation, ESG tech challenges, and SPAC longevity. His research projects explore corporate purpose, responsible innovation, and securities market compliance. Scientific Awards: Avocat émérite (Ad. E.) - Barreau du Québec (2018) Paul-André Crépeau Medal - Canadian Bar Association (2019) He supervises doctoral and master's students in topics like securities law, corporate governance, and compliance. Grants from FRQSC, AMF, and CRSH support his research on ESG factors, financial regulation, and corporate accountability.
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.
Myriam M.A.H. Cloodt serves as an Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) within the School of Industrial Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She is also affiliated with EAISI High Tech Systems as a University Researcher. Her academic career spans over two decades, with a continuous focus on understanding innovation processes in complex business environments. Dr. Cloodt earned her MSc in Business Economics from Maastricht University in 1997. After working as a lecturer for two years, she began her PhD research at the Department of Organization & Strategy, completing her dissertation at METEOR (Maastricht University) on measuring innovative performance of high-tech companies after mergers and acquisitions. She joined Eindhoven University of Technology in July 2004 as a researcher at the School of Technology Management, becoming Assistant Professor in June 2006, and was promoted to Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship in August 2017. Her research focuses on open innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, and strategic management, with particular interest in corporate venturing, strategic technology alliances, mergers and acquisitions, network analysis, and value constellations within innovation ecosystems. Dr. Cloodt's work bridges academic theory and practical application, as evidenced by her participation in industry projects for companies and innovation ecosystems like the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Her publications span prestigious journals including Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, as well as book chapters for Oxford University Press. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward circular economy applications, particularly in plastics innovation, alongside continued work on innovation ecosystems, science parks, and military innovation contexts. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing network analysis, case studies, and stated choice experiments to investigate complex innovation phenomena across different sectors and organizational contexts. Best Paper Award - Mature PhD Student at the ESU European University Network on Entrepreneurship Conference (2021) Dr. Cloodt actively supervises graduate students and has contributed to numerous research projects, including C-PlaNeT (Circular Plastics Network for training), SEE-V-Lab, and the Brabant Center of Entrepreneurship. Her professional engagements extend to developing publications for organizations such as Adviesraad voor het Wetenschaps- en Technologiebeleid (AWT) and Het Financieele Dagblad. In teaching, she contributes to the BSc program in Industrial Engineering & Management Science, the MSc program in Innovation Management, and the Certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship & Management. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through contributions to circular economy research and sustainable innovation practices. Dr. Cloodt maintains active collaborations with industry partners and participates in significant academic conferences including the Annual World Open Innovation Conference where she serves on program committees.
Dr. Byung-Gak Son is a Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management at the Bayes Business School, City, University of London. His research focuses on supply chain risk management, partnership dynamics, and offshoring strategies, with particular emphasis on extended supply chain resilience. He serves as Course Director for the MSc in Global Supply Chain Management and the Sogang-KAIST Dual Degree Programme. His consultancy work includes engagements with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency. Education PhD in Supply Chain Management MSc in Operations Management BA in Business Studies Research Interests Dr. Son's work examines strategic supply chain governance, digitalization challenges, and disruption recovery mechanisms. He investigates how firms manage risks in complex global networks through social capital, trust, and organizational design. Recent studies explore paradox theory applications in resolving supply chain tensions and the impact of digital capability asymmetry on buyer-supplier relationships. Publications His research appears in top journals like International Journal of Operations & Production Management and Journal of Supply Chain Management, with a focus on global supply chain resilience, digitalization paradoxes, and M&A success factors. Recent trends emphasize sustainability linkages, humanitarian logistics, and innovation dynamics in supply networks. Grants & Advising Advises Patrapa Chadist's doctoral research on supply chain disruption response. Engages in editorial roles for Transportation Research Part E, International Journal of Production Economics, and Long Range Planning. Active in conferences such as the Production and Operations Management Society meetings. Labs & Teams Leads academic initiatives in global supply chain education and cross-border collaboration through dual degree programs. Coordinates research teams examining supply chain digitalization and resilience strategies in Asia and Europe.
Professor Judd Sneirson is a faculty member at Southern University Law Center, specializing in corporate governance, sustainable business practices, and corporate social responsibility. He teaches courses in business entities, contracts, commercial law, and corporate sustainability. His academic career follows prior roles as a federal district court law clerk in New Jersey and a litigation associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York. He holds degrees from Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Professor Sneirson is renowned for his pioneering work in integrating sustainability into business law education, including authoring the first law school coursebook Sustainability & Business Law (2017). His research challenges traditional shareholder primacy models, advocating for balanced corporate governance frameworks that prioritize environmental and social accountability. He contributes to top legal journals and collaborates internationally to advance corporate sustainability. His scholarship spans corporate law, environmental law, and ethics, with notable works analyzing greenwashing in oil corporations, post-disaster corporate governance, and legislative reforms for sustainable business practices. He has also explored tensions between contractual obligations and corporate law in merger agreements. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his impactful publications reflect a sustained focus on redefining corporate responsibility. His teaching and research emphasize practical applications of legal principles to real-world sustainability challenges.
Francis Declerck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at ESSEC Business School , France. He holds the co-Chair Professor role for the ESSEC 'Shaping the Future of Finance' Chair (partnering with AXA IM Alts, EIFFEL IG, and Société Générale) and coordinates the finance track of ESSEC’s Grande Ecole Master’s in Management program. He is also academic director of the '10KSB-France' program (ESSEC – Goldman Sachs Foundation) and the 'Aristée' executive program for agricultural cooperatives. Education: 2007: HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), Université de Montpellier 1992: Ph.D., University of Illinois 1988: Master’s in International Agri-Food Economics and Management (ESSEC & ENSIA) 1979: Agricultural Engineer (Institut Supérieur Agricole de Beauvais) Research Interests: Corporate finance (M&A, risk factors), commodity finance, agri-food chains, biofuels, and sustainable development. His work integrates systemic models (e.g., system dynamics) to analyze market dynamics and policy impacts. Key focus areas include agricultural futures markets, cooperative governance, and energy transition challenges. Research Trends: Declerck’s recent work emphasizes biofuel policy effects , EU environmental policy impacts , and agribusiness risk management . He explores how global commodity markets interact with sustainability goals, particularly in the energy and food sectors. His analysis often bridges microeconomic firm-level decisions with macro-level market structures. Awards: 2019 AFFI Case Study Award 2011 Emerald Literati Award (International Journal of Wine Business Research) 2009 IFAMA Recognition Award 2004 Medal of Honor (Warsaw University of Life Sciences) Advising & Grants: Active jury member for PhD defenses across Europe and Canada. He advises executives from institutions (e.g., EBRD, DG Agri) and co-operatives. His research is supported by industry partnerships (e.g., AXA IM Alts) and think tanks (Les Echos). Labs/Teams: Co-leads the ESSEC ECOMFIN Research Center, focusing on energy/commodity finance and sustainable finance. Collaborates with global networks like the System Dynamics in Food Networks initiative.
Ludovic Phalippou is a Professor of Financial Economics at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He is a leading expert in private equity and financial markets, frequently consulted by governmental bodies such as the UK House of Lords’ Financial Regulation Select Committee. His research focuses on private credit, financial leverage, and investor protection. University: University of Oxford School: Saïd Business School Department: Financial Economics His research explores the systemic risks of private debt markets, performance measurement in private equity, and the impact of financial leverage on corporate stability. He critiques traditional metrics like IRR and emphasizes transparency in fund management. Recent publications analyze trends in private equity, venture capital, and debt markets, highlighting concerns about valuation methods, regulatory gaps, and the growing influence of non-traditional lenders like pension funds. His work underscores the need for international cooperation in financial regulation.
Irena Mladenova, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA), Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. Her academic role combines research, teaching, and consulting expertise in organizational change, management, and entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD in Organizational Change and Adaptability, an MBA from FEBA, and a Master in Banking and Entrepreneurship from a joint European program. Her professional experience spans over 20 years across private and public sectors, including roles at international consultancies (Kearney, PwC) and the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy. She served as Deputy Minister of Economy in caretaker governments (2013, 2014, 2021) and as Head of Corporate Development in a regional energy firm. Her consulting work focuses on organizational restructuring, strategic planning, and market entry strategies. Research interests include organizational adaptability, digital transformation in SMEs, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship ecosystems. She has advised on mergers, acquisitions, and public-sector reforms, emphasizing practical applications of management theories. Publications highlight themes like digital transformation in SMEs, leadership’s role in organizational adaptability, and governance frameworks for collaborative networks. She actively contributes to academic platforms (ORCID, ResearchGate) and engages with industry through FEBA’s initiatives.
Royce G. Yudkoff serves as the MBA Class of 1975 Professor of Management Practice of Entrepreneurial Management at Harvard Business School. He is also a General Partner and co-founder of ABRY Partners, LLC, a Boston-based private equity firm. At Harvard Business School, Yudkoff co-teaches two courses with Professor Richard Ruback: 'The Financial Management of Smaller Firms' and 'Entrepreneurship through Acquisition,' which focus on acquiring, financing, and operating smaller firms. Yudkoff's research interests center on entrepreneurial management, particularly the acquisition of small businesses. His work explores the practical aspects of finding, evaluating, negotiating, and financing the purchase of established businesses, providing an alternative path to entrepreneurship. He has co-authored the book HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business: Think Big, Buy Small, Own Your Own Company (2017) and the Harvard Business Review article 'Buying Your Way into Entrepreneurship' (2017), which established him as a leading expert in the search fund and small business acquisition space. His recent scholarly output has been remarkably prolific, with numerous case studies published in 2025 covering diverse business acquisition scenarios across various industries including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and consumer products. These works examine critical aspects of business acquisition including valuation, due diligence, financial modeling, and post-acquisition management. Baker Scholar (Harvard Business School, 1980) Yudkoff has significant practical experience to complement his academic work. In 1989, he co-founded ABRY Partners, a private equity firm specializing in media, communications, and business information services. Over his career, the firm has completed over $27 billion in leveraged transactions involving approximately 450 properties. Yudkoff has also served on numerous private and public corporate boards, bringing real-world perspective to his teaching and research. His educational background includes graduating from Harvard Business School in 1980 as a Baker Scholar and earning honors as an undergraduate at Dartmouth College. This combination of academic excellence and practical business experience informs his approach to entrepreneurial education.
Fariss-Terry Mousa, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management and Zane D. Showker Professor of Entrepreneurship at James Madison University's College of Business. He holds a Ph.D., M.B.A., and B.A. from Washington State University. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, strategic management, and innovation, with a particular emphasis on IPO processes, board dynamics, and high-tech industry challenges. He has held academic roles at JMU since 2009, progressing from Assistant to Associate and full Professor. Dr. Mousa's work bridges academic and practical domains, including studies on mobile technology in education and corporate governance. He has received significant awards like the 2022 MBA Graduate Teaching Award and the 2016 Provost’s Distinguished Teacher Award. His research spans over two decades, addressing topics such as CEO power, venture capital conflicts, and SME alliance strategies. He is affiliated with the Center for Entrepreneurship and contributes to the MBA Program, emphasizing experiential learning and innovation. His publications analyze IPO underpricing, board member self-interest, and the impact of slack resources on innovation. Collaborations include studies with institutions like Seoul’s CSES and Ivey Publishing. He maintains a robust presence in scholarly communities through Google Scholar and LinkedIn, showcasing his leadership in entrepreneurship education and research.
Hao LIANG is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he holds the Ho Bee Professorship in Sustainability Management and serves as Co-Director of the Singapore Green Finance Centre and Co-Lead of the Sustainable Business Research Peak. He is also an Extramural Fellow at Tilburg University and a Research Member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). His affiliations extend to the Scientific Committee of the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy and the Technical Committee for Environmental Management and Sustainable Finance at Enterprise Singapore. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from Tilburg University (2015), M.Phil. in Finance (2012), and B.A. in Business Administration from Nankai University (2010). He was a visiting researcher at Harvard University during his doctoral studies. Hao LIANG’s research centers on sustainable finance, corporate governance, ESG, and the political economy of business. His work explores how firms integrate sustainability into strategy, the role of institutional investors, and the impact of policy and ideology on corporate behavior. He has published extensively in top journals including the Journal of Finance , Management Science , and Journal of Financial Economics . His recent publications reflect a strong focus on biodiversity finance, transition finance, corporate environmental engagement, and the social dimensions of investing. He investigates how firms respond to ESG pressures, the effectiveness of green finance instruments, and the role of ideology and state ownership in shaping corporate sustainability. Moskowitz Prize for Socially Responsible Investing (2014, 2019) FIR-PRI Finance and Sustainability Award (Best PhD Dissertation, 2015) Sustainable Finance Geneva Prize (2014) Outstanding Guest Editor, British Accounting Review (2024) SMU Dean’s Teaching Honour List (multiple years) Winner of FT Responsible Business Education Award (2022) Hao LIANG advises numerous PhD and DBA students and has supervised multiple postdoctoral researchers. He has secured major research grants, including from the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ford Foundation. He is actively involved in teaching across levels and frequently contributes to industry policy discussions. He serves as Section Editor for Journal of Business Ethics and Associate Editor for Management Science , British Accounting Review , and other leading journals. He also leads initiatives such as the Impact & Sustainable Finance Faculty Consortium and organizes high-profile forums on green finance and sustainability.
Julian Müller holds the Professorship for Digital Industries at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), funded by Bosch Rexroth AG through the Stifterverband. He is part of the School of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences, specializing in digital transformation research within industrial contexts. His work bridges academic rigor with practical industry applications, particularly through his collaboration with Bosch Rexroth. Müller's research interests focus on three interconnected pillars: digital transformation in industry (Industry 4.0), sustainability and circular economy integration, and technology and innovation management. He examines how digital technologies reshape production, logistics, and industrial ecosystems while addressing ecological and social requirements. His work particularly emphasizes the integration of AI and digital platforms into business models across different company sizes. Analysis of Müller's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of digital technologies with sustainability and supply chain management. His work consistently addresses Industry 4.0 implementation challenges, particularly for SMEs, and explores how digital transformation can enhance resilience, sustainability, and business model innovation across global value chains. Scientific Recognition: 8th place in the 2024 Wirtschaftswoche ranking of most research-intensive business economists under 40 17th place in the overall ranking of most research-intensive business administration professors in DA-CH countries Board member of the European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Müller's academic trajectory shows strong industry-academia connections, with his current professorship funded by Bosch Rexroth. His research demonstrates significant grant acquisition capabilities, particularly in the domain of digital industrial transformation. While specific students aren't listed in the provided materials, his position suggests active mentorship of junior researchers in digital business transformation. As part of FAU's 'Digitalization and Innovation' research focus, Müller collaborates with the Fraunhofer Institute for Information Systems and various German industrial companies. His work contributes to FAU's strong research profile in business administration, which ranks among Germany's top 20 faculties in business administration according to the Handelsblatt ranking.
Stephan A. Jansen serves as Professor of Management, Innovation & Finance and Director of the Center for Philanthropy & Civil Society (PhiCS) at Karlshochschule in Karlsruhe, alongside holding a professorship in Urban Innovation – Health, Mobility, Digitization at the College of Fine Arts Berlin. He concurrently acts as founding coordinator of the Digital Urban Center for Aging & Health (DUCAH) and associated researcher at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet & Society (HIIG). His academic foundation was established at the University of Witten/Herdecke where he completed studies in 1997 and earned his doctorate in 2003 under Prof. Dr. Dirk Baecker, Prof. Dr. Birger Priddat, and Prof. Dr. Rudolf Wimmer. This institution also hosted his founding of the Institute for Mergers & Acquisitions (IMA), recognized as University Innovation of the Year. Operating through sociological systems theory and behavioral organization theory frameworks, Jansen's research critically examines organizational networks, digital transformation, and urban innovation systems. His current work pioneers intersections between health infrastructure, sustainable mobility solutions, and digital citizenship in aging societies, emphasizing practical applications for resilient city design and post-digital humanism. This manifests in initiatives like DUCAH's technology-integrated aging environments and analyses of mobility-as-a-service ecosystems. His recent publications reveal a concentrated exploration of post-pandemic urban restructuring, particularly examining how digital tools reshape aging experiences and mobility patterns. Key thematic clusters include human-centered digital evolution (Humanism 5.0), health-oriented urban mobility systems, and resilient supply chain reconfiguration - all demonstrating his commitment to translating theoretical frameworks into tangible urban solutions. Notable recognitions include: University Innovation of the Year award from Federal Minister Edelgard Buhlmann German Bicycle Award 2020 for corporate mobility innovation Inclusion in Thinkers 50 global ranking since 2016 His advisory ecosystem spans federal policy (Federal Chancellor's Innovationsdialog, Federal Ministry of Education and Research's Forschungsunion), corporate strategy (AUDI, BASF, Bayer), and nonprofit leadership (Caritas, GIZ). Supported by two decades of scholarship funding from Herbert Quandt-Foundation, Fullbright, and German Academic Exchange Service, he mentors emerging scholars through institutional frameworks while directing PhiCS's philanthropic research agenda. Jansen anchors his operational infrastructure through DUCAH's interdisciplinary aging-tech research hub and co-founded "Das 18te Kamel & Komplizen GmbH" (The 18th Camel & Accomplices), which implements digital-social transformation projects across Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna for major clients including Lufthansa and Otto Group. His BICICLI Holding GmbH venture operationalizes urban mobility concepts through award-winning corporate bike-sharing systems.
Peter J. Clark is a Lecturer (Education) at the University College London (UCL) School of Management. With over 20 years as a top-tier international management consultant, he transitioned to academia, specializing in merger and IPO-related finance. He is renowned for his diagnostic MScore system for merger success probabilities and his doctoral thesis work on valuation methods, now used in UCL courses. His research focuses on M&A valuation, corporate finance strategies, and post-merger integration. Clark holds a DBA from Henley Business School and an MBA from Cox School of Business, recognized with Beta Gamma Sigma honors. His career includes roles as a corporate financial officer and advisor to firms on merger strategies. He has received multiple accolades, including the FEI award and teaching excellence awards at UCL. His publications include seminal works like Masterminding the Deal (2013) and Cross-border M&A Integration (1988). Media engagements span Economist , Financial Times , and financial television networks. He maintains active presence on Twitter (@pondbridge) and LinkedIn.
Pawan Budhwar is the 50th Anniversary Professor of International HRM at Aston Business School, Aston University. He holds senior administrative roles including Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor International and Head of School. His research focuses on Strategic Human Resource Management, Expatriation, Employee-Employer Relations in Emerging Markets, and Cross-Cultural Management. Budhwar has extensive editorial leadership roles, including Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Human Resource Management Journal and former Co-Editor of the British Journal of Management . Education: PhD in Comparative Human Resource Management (Manchester Business School, 1998) MPhil in Industrial Sociology (M.D. University, 1990) MBA and BA (M.D. University, 1986-1984) Research Interests: Integration of AI and HRM practices Ethical implications of algorithmic management Global talent management in emerging markets Sustainability and circular economy in organizational contexts Awards & Affiliations: Fellowships: Academy of Social Sciences, Higher Education Academy Membership: Academy of International Business, Academy of Management (USA), British Academy of Management Editorial boards: Human Resource Management Journal , British Journal of Management Grants & Collaboration: Leadership in global research networks Over 300 publications including 150+ peer-reviewed articles Supervised 21 doctoral candidates Labs/Teams: Active in Aston India Centre for Applied Research and cross-border collaboration initiatives.
