The Journal of Business Leadership and Management is committed to advancing the understanding of effective leadership and management practices in the dynamic landscape of business. Our journal aims to provide a platform for academics, practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders to share insights, research findings, and strategies that contribute to informed decision-making and organizational success.
David is an Associate Professor and Program Director for Undergraduate Business Management at the School of Management at Swansea University, lecturing in Entrepreneurship and Project Management. Having worked in industry for 20 years, specialising in Sales, Marketing and Business Development and in economic and business support for the Welsh Government he returned to academia in 2013. Since joining Swansea University in 2013, he has been involved in a number of initiatives, most notably the development of cross-campus modules focussing on entrepreneurial mindset and leadership.
Within the School of Management, David has focussed on contributing and assisting the development of innovation and enterprise modules and strategic direction as well as the development of professional skills modules on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, both nationally within the UK and from an international perspective specialising in the Chinese education sector. David is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Chartered Management Institute and the International Enterprise Educators Program.
He is currently Welsh Regional Vice Chair of the Chartered Management Institute and President of Enterprise Educators UK for 2024 and 2025. He also is an external examiner at Keele, Glyndwr and Gloucestershire Universities as well as the University of Western Scotland.
Prof. Kevin Cullinane is Professor of International Logistics and Transport Economics at the University of Gothenburg. Kevin has been a logistics adviser to the World Bank and transport adviser to the governments of Scotland, Ireland, Hong Kong, Egypt, Chile and the U.K. He holds an Honorary Professorship at the University of Hong Kong and the University of Ningbo in China. He is a Visiting Professor at the VTI (the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute), Liverpool John Moores University, Dalian Maritime University and Shanghai Maritime University. Prior to joining the University of Gothenburg on a permanent basis, he was appointed to the lifetime position of Honorary Visiting Professor at the University. Kevin has personally won research and consultancy projects to the value of USD 7m, many of which have informed the policies of national and/or regional governments. He has held other positions as the Director of the Transport Research Institute (TRI) at Edinburgh Napier University, Chair in Marine Transport & Management at Newcastle University, Professor and Head of the Department of Shipping & Transport Logistics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Head of the Centre for International Shipping & Transport at Plymouth University, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oxford Transport Studies Unit and as Senior Partner in his own transport consultancy company, based in Cairo, Rennes, Hong Kong, Edinburgh and now Gothenburg, In terms of academic outputs, Kevin has published 12 books and over 200 journal papers.
Mr Nick Capon, is an Academic Director at the University of Portsmouth on the south coast of UK. The University is ranked third of all modern UK universities for research power in the Times Higher Education UK newspaper's most recent rankings. He works at the Portsmouth Business School, which is accredited as an excellent business school by both the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and AACSB International.
Nick keeps in touch with the needs of businesses and adds value to the academic community by supporting research that has a potential impact on businesses' current challenges. He has led the successful winning of £8m innovation funding for his University from different industries.
His particular expertise is in the management of risk and quality. He has been commissioned personally to conduct consultancy in 35 companies in the UK and abroad, has taught post-graduates in the far east, Middle East and Europe and has been a trustee of a group of elderly care homes for 9 years.
He also has expertise in enterprise. He has started two businesses with a group of colleagues, one charity and one social enterprise, both continuing to grow after 6 years and 4 years, respectively with cumulative turnover so far of £650K. This has given him the opportunity to test the value of theory and how best to apply it in the context of small early-growth organizations.
Associate Professor Dr. Matt Fuss received his undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Spanish and an MBA from Geneva College. He earned his PhD in Rhetoric and Communication with an emphasis in Organizational and Interpersonal Communication from Duquesne University. Professor Fuss holds both senior-level professional certifications in human resources; SPHR-SCP from the Society of Human Resource Management and SPHR from the Human Resource Certification Institute. He is also a Certified Ethics Associate. Professor Fuss is the lead faculty member for the Management major and the Management and Human Resource Management concentrations within the Business Administration major in the Tannelhill Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. Prior to teaching, Professor Fuss spent over 13 years in human resources and operations management in organizations ranging in size from 125 people to over 24,000.
Marc Y. Tassé is a globally recognized expert on corporate misconduct, crisis response, and ethical leadership who has extensive experience as an independent special advisor to various board chairs, board members, and CEOs of corporations and organizations, federal and provincial departments, agencies, and crown corporations.
Mr. Tassé advises senior leaders and other key stakeholders of major corporations, foreign and domestic governments, and NGOs on corporate governance and risk management issues. Holder of various academic certificates of completion such as ''ESG Risks and Opportunities'', he also advises his clients on appropriate risk mitigation strategies related to ESG issues, such as climate change, social activism, equity and inclusion, diversity, supply chain considerations, and cybersecurity.
A Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant, he advises various clients on high profile and sensitive cases” related to alleged corruption, fraud, money laundering, financial misconduct, conflict of interest, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Throughout the years, Mr. Tassé has become a renowned authority on Professional Ethical Dilemmas, earning the privilege to share his insights at a wide range of prestigious conferences both domestically and around the world. He has been invited to speak or serve as a panelist at 537 events across national and international venues, and has also been featured in 189 media interviews.
A multiple award-winning lecturer at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law and at the Telfer Executive MBA program, Mr. Tassé has delivered lectures on corporate ethics and financial scandal remediation at some of the world’s premier universities such as McGill University and Harvard University.
Dr. Gerhard Bezuidenhout is currently a Senior Teaching Fellow at The University of Portsmouth's Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation School, part of the Faculty of Business and Law. I am also the Course Leader for the MSc in International Business & Management. I am also the module coordinator for the Master's Research Project module, which has over 350 students and over 60 supervisors. My current teaching concentration is on strategy and research methodology (I have managed numerous projects over the last two decades).
I have graduate and postgraduate degrees (including a doctorate) in strategic management, organizational leadership, general management, and human resource management. I am also a UK Fellow for Teaching and Learning Support in Higher Education (FHEA). I have extensive expertise in university lectures, educational development, research, business ownership and management, sales, and consulting. My current research interests include Strategy-as-Practice. I have written and presented conference papers in the domains of management and human resources. I am also a reviewer for an academic journal specializing in human resources.
Aïda Darouichi started her career in 2011, holding successively several positions in Academia as well as a Management professional across several industries, including audit, healthcare, pharmaceutical and luxury goods.
Her professional experience served as a basis for her research on practical phenomena and organizational dynamics that she explores in collaboration with her research team and colleagues.
Throughout her career, Aïda Darouichi has gained extensive experience in teaching management to students, executives and professionals in several Swiss Universities.
Sugoutam Ghosh serves as a Senior Lecturer and the head of the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Previously, he held positions as an Assistant Professor at Antalya International University, Turkey, and as a Research Fellow at Nanyang Business School, The Logistics Institute-Asia Pacific, Singapore, and the National University of Singapore. Additionally, he served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Ghosh obtained his Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He holds a Master's degree from IIT Kharagpur and a Bachelor's degree from Jadavpur University. Dr. Ghosh teaches courses on Operations Management, Inventory Management, Optimisation, and Simulation. He has designed and delivered executive training programmes on Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Risk Management. His research focuses on inventory management and supply chain risk management, and his work has been published in reputable journals such as POM and EJOR. Dr. Ghosh has been honored with the Outstanding Service Award by the IEOM Society.
Konstantinos Stouras is Assistant Professor of Operations Management at UCD, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Konstantinos specializes in technology management and innovation. His research examines crowd-based innovation models, and the impact of on-demand marketplaces and online communities in the digital transformation of the service industry. Konstantinos holds a Ph.D. in Operations Management from INSEAD and graduate degrees in Financial Engineering, and Applied Mathematics and Physics from the National Technical University of Athens (ΕΜΠ).
George Tsourvakas, Professor, BA (University of Piraeus), MA (Universities of Hamburg and Stockholm), PhD (Panteion University). He is teaching marketing management, strategic marketing, market research and branding at the Department of Business Administration, School of Economic and Political Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He was a visiting scholar at the Westminster and City Universities. He is the Director of the LAB “Integrated Marketing Communications”. His research has published in leading journals in the field such as Journal of Media Economics, International Journal on Media Management, Journal of Media Business Studies, European Journal of Law and Economics, Journal of Communications, Journal of Radio and Audio Media, Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies, Austral Communication, Journal of Non-Profit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, Social Responsibility Journal, International Journal of Technology Marketing, Journal of Product and Brand Management, Newspaper Research Journal, Museum Management and Curatorship. Journal of Political Marketing, Sustainability.
Dr. Tekelas is a Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Programme Leader of the MBA programme at UCLan Cyprus. The crux of his research lies in examining the strategic postures of small and medium enterprises and their impact on their performance. Dr. Tekelas’ research interests also focus on entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial behaviour in family firms. Dr Tekelas is a reviewer for the British Food Journal, and he maintains professional memberships in the Regional Studies Association and the Lancashire Institute for Economic and Business Research. He is an HRDA-certified trainer. He is currently representing the Republic of Cyprus as a member of the management committee in the European Cooperation in Science & Technology, Cost Action CA16206: Empowering the next generation of social enterprise scholars. Dr Tekelas has over 16 years of professional experience in small family-owned hotels while he has an established network with a significant number of family-owned hotels in Cyprus. In 2019, Dr Tekelas was appointed as the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, Alliance and Research (CEDAR) LTD.
Dr. Karen Cripps is a Senior Lecturer in Leadership at the Business School, a Subject Coordinator for the Business and Management undergraduate programme, and an advisor for the Senior People Professional Apprenticeship. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). With a long-established academic and teaching profile in sustainability leadership and management, Karen is committed to supporting student success and developing links to business networks and practice. Her practice is deeply aligned with the United Nations `Principles of Responsible Management Education` (PRME), for which she is the Secretary for PRME UK and Ireland Chapter Steering Committee, a Co-Lead for the London and South East regional network, and an ambassador for PRME Global Sustainability Mindset Working Group.
Dr. Anthony Bagherian is currently working as a Quality manager in the Vectrus System Corporations, Stuttgart, Germany. He has completed his Ph.D. studies at ISM (International School of Management, Paris. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master at Linköping Technical University from Sweden in Quality Management. He has published numerous research articles in various top-ranking journals (Emeralds, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, etc.). He is also a board editor and editor of journals (Elsevier, Springer, MDPI, etc.). His areas of research interest are Six Sigma, operational management, business Statistics, MCDM (Multiple-criteria decision analysis).
Nazrul Islam is a professor of Management, HRM and International Business. He is currently serving as the Dean of the School of Business and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Northern University Bangladesh. He began his career in Academia in 1991 at Khulna University in the Discipline of Business Administration. In 2004, he joined BRAC University as an Associate Professor of Management, where he served as the coordinator of ‘Evening Programs’. In 2005, he joined North South University’s School of Business as an Associate Professor. Whilst, working at NSU he also served as an executive editor of ‘North South Business Review’ and worked as an executive secretary for the ‘South Asian Management Forum 2007’ jointly organized by North South University and Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA). In 2007, he joined East West University as a Professor, where he also served as a Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Studies, Coordinator of MBA and EMBA programs and the Chief Editor of the Journal of Business and Social Studies. Since 2008, Prof. Islam has served as a Business School Dean at various universities like East West University, State University of Bangladesh, Eastern University, Uttara University and Canadian University of Bangladesh. Prof. Islam has published 62 research articles in international refereed journals that were abstracted and indexed by: Scopus, ABDC, EBSCOhost, ProQuest, ESJI, Crossref and DOI. Prof. Islam has also published 29 research papers in local refereed journals and attended more than 20 International Conferences held in India, Nepal, Maldives, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, USA, and Australia
Dr. Wu's research interests lie at the intersection of environmental science, climate change, and policy. His work primarily focuses on the economic implications of climate change, carbon trading markets, and the impact of emerging technologies on environmental outcomes. He has published extensively in leading journals such as Energy Policy, and Scientific Reports, with several of his papers recognized as ESI Highly Cited Papers.
Dr. Xia Chongwu is currently a senior lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. He previously held positions as an associate professor of finance (Tenure-track) at the University of Science and Technology of China and an assistant professor of finance at Xiamen University. Dr. Xia holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Nanyang Technological University and has established himself as an accomplished researcher in finance.
His impactful research spans corporate finance and ESG, with numerous publications in esteemed journals such as Organization Science, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Futures Markets, and Accounting Horizons. Notable awards include the Responsible Research in Management Award in 2023 and the STR Best Paper Award in Stakeholder and Nonmarket Strategy in 2021. Dr. Xia's commitment to advancing knowledge is reflected in his extensive professional services, including serving as an ad-hoc referee for reputable journals. His dedication to responsible and impactful research positions him as a productive scholar and contributor to the global academic community.
Mosab I. Tabash is currently working as MBA Director and Associate Professor of Finance at the College of Business, Al Ain University, UAE. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS Delhi). His research interests include Islamic banking and Finance, monetary policies, corporate governance, financial performance, investments, tourism, and risk management.
Dr. Claudia Covucci is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Social and Communication Sciences, Universitas Mercatorum, Rome, Italy, and co-investigator in the PRIN 2022 Project "Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Business Registration During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Focus on Female Entrepreneurs". Her primary research interests concern corporate sustainability, CSR, digital innovation and female entrepreneurship. She has co-authored papers published in leading international academic journals, such as Employee Relations, The Journal of Consumer Marketing, The Journal of Product and Brand Management, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management and The TQM Journal, and she has collaborated in studies presented at Italian and international conferences.
Mohammad Rashed Hasan Polas works as a Lecturer and researcher at the Department of Business Administration & CRTC, Sonargaon University (SU), Bangladesh. He is also a PhD candidate in Management at the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia. Additionally, he has served as an External Researcher at the Universidad de Lima, Peru. Furthermore, he has worked as an affiliated researcher at the Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote, Instituto de Investigación, Chimbote, Peru, and Universidad Católica de Trujillo, Instituto de Investigación, Chimbote, Peru. Moreover, he is the author of several papers in the Journal of Enterprising Communities, Journal of Public Affairs, International Journal of Management Practice, Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Environment, Development, and Sustainability, among others. He has participated in several national and international conferences/seminars. Additionally, he is an active editorial board member at several internationally reputed journals. He is currently working as an active Peer Reviewer for Several Renowned Q1 & Q2 Journals (Springer, Emerald, Wiley, Inderscience, and so on. His research interests include Leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, ethical decision-making, knowledge management, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and sustainability.
Prof. Alla Ozeran is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Business Administration at Tallinn University of Technology. In 1996, she graduated from the Lviv Commercial Academy (Ukraine) with a degree in 'Finance and Credit' and received a specialist diploma with honors. The experience of working and teaching in institutions of higher education is 22 years. Until September 2023, she worked as a professor at the Department of Accounting and Consulting at the Kyiv National University of Economics. Since October 2023, she has been working as a postdoctoral researcher at Tallinn University of Technology. She has been working in the field of accounting and auditing for more than 20 years. She has considerable experience in providing auditing and consulting services to Ukrainian and international companies, banking and other institutions operating in the financial services market. She repeatedly took part in scientific projects of the Academy of Financial Management, where she worked on topics commissioned by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. Key scientific interests include: financial and non-financial reporting of enterprises
Professor Theresa Obuobisa-Darko is an Associate Professor and currently Head of the Department for Management Studies in Ghana Communication Technology University, and a former Head of the Human Resource Management Department at Methodist University Ghana. Professor Obuobisa-Darko holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and Policy Management, a Master of Philosophy in Public Administration as well as a Masters of Business Administration (Human Resource Management option), all from the University of Ghana. Also, she obtained a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and a Bachelor of Education in Home Economics, both from the University of Cape Coast.
Professor Obuobisa-Darko has over thirty (30) years of teaching and research experience in the fields of Human Resource Management, Leadership, Organisational Development, and Public Administration. She has taught at all levels of the educational ladder, from the basic to the tertiary level. Her research interests include leadership in organizations, performance management, employee and career satisfaction, health and safety, employee engagement, and conflict management. Theresa has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented papers at both international and national conferences.
Dr. Ren Jing is currently a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore. She received her B.E. degree in Electronic Engineering from the Hefei University of Technology (China) and her Ph.D. in Information Systems from Singapore Management University. Jing’s research interests include interdisciplinary topics of Applied Artificial Intelligence in Recommendation, Marketing, Social Sciences and FinTech. Jing is a Chartered Fintech Professional. She is also working as an Associate Editor for the journal Electronic Commerce Research and Applications and a regular reviewer for several journals and conferences. Her publications appeared in several Q1 journals and top-tier conferences in the Information Systems and Machine Learning fields.
Dr Beldina Owalla is currently a Senior Lecturer in Business and Management at Oxford Brookes University. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) from the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden. Her research falls under the broad theme of inclusive entrepreneurship and adopts an intersectional perspective in understanding the impact of gender and culture on entrepreneurship and innovation activities in different geographical contexts. Her research interests are in the areas of women’s entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial leadership, entrepreneurship education, business innovation, venture finance and SME growth.
Beldina has worked on various research projects focused on women’s entrepreneurial identities, diversity and inclusion in business innovation, SME productivity, and community business growth strategies, social deprivation, and women business leaders. She has co-edited a book on Gender, Diversity and Innovation: Concepts, policies and practice, and published journal articles and book chapters in her areas of interest. Prior to joining academia, Beldina worked with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, where she was involved in the financial and operational management of various donor-funded projects.
Dr. Fabienne Cadet holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Hampton University. Currently, Dr. Cadet is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her research is motivated by her interests in consumer behavior, services marketing and branding. Dr. Cadet's research has been published in top journals such as the Journal of Business Research and the Thunderbird International Business Review. She was also awarded the Best Practitioner Award Finalist at the 26th Annual Frontiers in Service Conference. In 2023, Dr. Cadet was awarded Poets & Quants Top 40 Under 40 MBA Professors. Prior to her role as a full-time professor, she was both an adjunct professor and industry professional, holding various roles such as Senior Marketing Manager and Senior Market Analyst.
Dr Natthinee Thampanya is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at Oxford Brookes University, UK. Her main areas of research interest are financial econometrics, financial economics, derivatives, and risk management. She has published a number of high-quality research outputs, and her forthcoming publications are in the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and the Journal of Environmental Management.
Dr. Desireé Cranfield is appointed as a Senior Lecturer / Programme Director-interim of the Post Graduate MSc Management programme and all pathways, within the School of Management at Swansea University. She has a Ph.D. in Knowledge Management from Southampton University, an M.Sc. in Data Communication Systems, from Brunel, and completed a PGCert for Higher Education. Dr Cranfield achieved a Senior fellowship of the Higher Education Academy status and is an assessor for the SFHEA at Swansea University. Her academic experience spans more than 18 years (UK and in South Africa). She has undertaken several management roles (Programme Manager, Project Manager, Faculty Graduate school manager) within the Higher Education context and is an external examiner. She is actively involved with the Athena Swan agenda. Her research interests lie within the context of Higher Education in particular, focusing on the enhancement of learning and teaching, improving processes and practices, using technology to enable this, as well as knowledge management and knowledge sharing within this context. She has co-authored several papers on Knowledge sharing and knowledge management, the impact of Covid-19 on students and staff, as well as cyber security perceptions and practices within HEIs. She has recently, in 2023, co-authored two chapters with a focus on Leadership in a digital age and Knowledge Sharing in Higher Education. She has been invited to review journal articles from well-established journals like Social Sciences and Humanities Open (2023)-Elsevier publication, Information Technology and People, and Sage Open. She has been invited to join the Editorial boards of several well-established journals.
Dr. Andreas Fousteris is Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Piraeus. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Piraeus, a MSc in Management of Industrial Systems with specialization in Energy & Environmental Management from National Technical University of Athens & University of Piraeus, an Executive MBA from the University of Piraeus, and a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus. He is also Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA). With almost two decades of professional experience in private sector, Dr. Andreas Fousteris has held managerial positions in the financial sector, consulting sector, as well as in group active in infrastructure, renewable energy, concessions, and real estate development, with main areas of responsibility being finance, information systems, business planning, business transformation, strategy, and procurement management. His current academic and research interests focus on Economic Analysis, Public Economics, Environmental & Energy Management, Technology & Innovation Management, Business Plans Preparation & Feasibility Studies, Corporate Governance, Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Mohammad Shamsul Hoque did his Ph.D. on ‘Women Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh’ from the Centre for Higher Studies and Research, Bangladesh University of Professionals. He has published several papers in internationally renowned journals on women's leadership and entrepreneurship development. He has 20 years of experience. Dr. Hoque has been working as Country Program Lead, Gender Equality and Returns (GEAR) Program, and Senior Enterprise Advisor with the International Labour Organization since 2014. His key expertise includes project development, program management, and research in the areas of manufacturing business, SMEs and private sector development, women’s leadership, career advancement, economic empowerment, industrial relations, social compliance, labour practices, skills development, lean and workforce productivity, and care economy. He worked for CARE International, Marie Stopes International, and the Ministry of Education. He completed at least five successful research projects on women's leadership development, gender equality, social and labor standards, and social protection. His major fields of interest are Economics, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Women's Economic Empowerment, Management, Private Sector Development, Labour Practices, and Human Rights
Dr. Tiiu Kamdron, graduated from high school in 1971 and I started studying psychology at the University of Tartu in the same year. She received her master's degree in social psychology in 1993 from Tallinn University and a doctorate in Public Administration in 2003 from Tallinn University of Technology. Dr. Kamdron’s doctoral dissertation dealt with the topic of work motivation of senior civil servants. She have been teaching at Tallinn University of Technology since 1992, mainly organization theory and psychology and social psychology. Since 2012, she has mainly taught team work and group processes, employee counselling, work motivation and payment in the syllabus of the master's program in human resource management, and she is also responsible for the subject of master's seminar. She also taught at Pärnu College of the University of Tartu in the years 2011-2015. She has supervised 78 master's theses and 92 bachelor's theses over the years. Her interests are primary work motivation, work engagement, job crafting, well-being at work, team processes and leadership. She has published 31 articles and one monograph in categories 1.2; 1.3; 2.2; 3.4 and 5.2. Dr Kamdron belongs to EGAS (Estonian Group Analytic Society) and She is the representative of Estonia in the EFPP organization (European Federation of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy).
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Dr Patrick Ebewo is a distinguished enterprise and entrepreneurship development expert who significantly impacts academia and social initiatives within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. With over a decade of experience in academia and industry, he has collaborated with private and public enterprises, playing a pivotal role in shaping entrepreneurship programs to foster positive societal change. Dr. Ebewo's educational background is robust, with a Doctoral degree in Business Administration specializing in Entrepreneurship Development. His academic journey includes a cum laude Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies, a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, a cum laude B Tech in Management, and a Master's in Entrepreneurship. These qualifications have underpinned his career and his contributions to the field.
As the Head of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Dr. Ebewo brings extensive experience and expertise to shaping academic curricula and guiding aspiring entrepreneurs. His leadership extends to the TUT Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, where he spearheads initiatives to support sustainable emerging businesses. Under his direction, the Centre facilitates innovative business ideas, cultivates entrepreneurial competence, and fosters a culture of peer support and networking.
His leadership at the TUT Centre for Entrepreneurship Development earned the esteemed 2023 Presidential Award for Innovative Solutions in Small Business Development, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to entrepreneurship. Dr. Ebewo founded the Bopangpeo Business Accelerator NPC, the Tshwane University Technology Arts (Creative Enterprise) Incubator, a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Policy and Sustainable Development for Southern Africa, and the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development. These initiatives have significantly shaped the region's entrepreneurship landscape. Dr. Ebewo’s contributions have garnered numerous accolades, reflecting his commitment to excellence and innovation. He is a recognized Mandela Rhodes Scholar (Cohort 2012, South Africa), an esteemed Harambe Entrepreneur Associate (HEA' 2013, USA), and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper (Tshwane Hub, South Africa) for the 2013/2014 term.
Beyond his academic roles, Dr. Ebewo is officially recognized by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) as a Professional Business Advisor (SA). He holds memberships with the Southern Africa Institute of Management Scientists (SAIMS) and the research portfolio committee of Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA). These affiliations underscore his dedication to advancing his fields of expertise and contributing to the broader professional community.
Dr. Bahareh Abedin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Executive Management, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, at the University of Mazandaran. With a multidisciplinary background in business management, strategic management, and marketing, Dr. Bahareh Abedin specializes in business analysis and strategic planning for small and medium-sized businesses. Currently, Dr. Bahareh Abedin holds the positions of Director of the Executive Management and Business Department at the university and Secretary of the University and Industry Relations Committee. Dr. Bahareh Abedin obtained a PhD in Strategic Management from the Faculty of Management at Tarbiat Modares University of Iran. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Bahareh Abedin gained practical experience in the fields of sales, marketing, and management consulting. This real-world exposure has significantly influenced Dr. Bahareh Abedin's research, which is primarily focused on the behavioral aspects of strategic management and the relationship between industry and academia. Dr. Bahareh Abedin's research approach is grounded in behavioral and management theories, aiming to address practical challenges faced by businesses. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Bahareh Abedin serves as the Internal Manager of Mazandaran University's Journal of Sustainable Human Resource Management. She also works as a strategic planning consultant for the university and industry, leveraging her expertise to bridge the gap between academia and the business world. Dr. Bahareh Abedin has successfully supervised several HDR (Higher Degree by Research) students to completion and is currently available to supervise research students in the following areas:
Research Supervision Areas:
• Business Analysis
• Behavioral Strategic Management
• Neurostrategy
• Industry and University
• Industry and university connection
Teaching:
• Strategic management
• Business Analysis
• Entrepreneurship
• Research methodology
Dr. Rakos Ileana-Sorina has a robust background in business accounting and public institutions. She is a graduate of the Petroșani University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Economic, Administrative, and Social Sciences. In 2012, she earned her PhD in Economics, focusing her thesis on accounting.
Since February 2015, Dr. Rakos has been a dedicated lecturer at the Petroșani University of Economic Studies. She teaches courses in Public Procurement, Financial Management of Public Institutions, and Cost Management within the Department of Economic Sciences. Her extensive experience and knowledge in these areas have made her a valuable asset to the university and her students.
Dr. Rakos has contributed significantly to the academic community through her numerous publications in academic journals. Her research interests are centered on accounting, with a current focus on managerial accounting. She continues to explore and contribute to this critical field, driving forward both academic and practical advancements in accounting.
Dr.Anurag Hazarika,M.Com,MBA,PGDCA,PGDRD is currently pursuing his Ph.D from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, India.He has been a teaching faculty of KKHSOU University, Tezpur College Centre for last 6 years teaching Management, Commerce and Economics and previously Guest Faculty at Tezpur Law College,Assam as well.Currently, he is also serving as Guest Faculty of Tezpur University,(A Central University) Assam.He has to his credit about 8 Reference cum Text books on Commerce and Management and has been an Editor and Co editor for about 5 books till now.He has to his credit about 5 research papers in UGC CARELIST Journals and serving as Editorial member for 4 research journals and reviewer board member for about 10 national and international journals till now.He has participated and presented his research papers on USA at Duke University in 2014 and RUDN University, Russia in 2022 as had been speaker for few national and international conferences as well.
João M. Lopes holds a Ph.D. in management. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at the Miguel Torga Institute of Higher Education (ISMT) and University of Beira Interior (UBI), a Scientific Coordinator of Undergraduate Degree in Management (ISMT), and a Researcher at NECE (Research Unit for Business Sciences). Has several publications in journals indexed to WOS and Scopus. Additionally, he is an active editorial board member at several internationally reputed journals. His main research interests include: regional innovation systems, RIS3, smart specialization, artificial intelligence, tourism, strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, innovation, circular economy, circular entrepreneurship, digital technology in business, environmental and social sustainability, and competitiveness.
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