Phd in MANAGEMENT, BANKING AND COMMODITY SCIENCES

email: salvatore.espositodefalco@uniroma1.it
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room: 11 piano 4

Curriculum Vitae


Part I – General Information
Part II – Education
Part III – Appointments
a) Academic Qualifications
b) Visiting Appointments
c) Academic Appointments
Part IV – Teaching experience
Part V - Society memberships, Awards and Honors
Part VI – Research Activities Coordinator
Part VII –Summary of Scientific Achievements
Part VIII – Main publications in brief
a) Papers international
b) Books
Part IX– Further research activities
a) Assignments as member of control and supervisory bodies or auditor
b) Other positions in institutions, companies, societies and organizations
c) Member of Committees and/or Commissions


Part I – General Information

Full Name - Salvatore Esposito De Falco
E-mail - salvatore.espositodefalco@uniroma1.it
Spoken Languages - English, Italian

He is a Full Professor of Business Management (disciplinary sector SECS-P08) at the Department of Management of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Rome "Sapienza" where he holds the Chair of Corporate (in both Italian and English languages).
Throughout his scientific and academic career, he has published over 110 articles in national and international journals, including 12 with impact factor, 8 indexed by ISI-WOS, and 7 in A, along with 7 monographic works.
He has served as a guest editor for four special issues in international journals and has been the recipient of 6 Best or Selected Paper Awards.

Main Academic and Scientific Appointments:
Editor-in-chief di tre journal scientific:
1. Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review,
2. Corporate Governance and Sustainability Review,
3. Corporate Governance and Research & Development Studies (founders).

Visiting Professor:
1. Baruch College New York;
2. Stern School of Business of New York (USA);
3. University of Aalborg in Danimarca,
4. Northen Illinois University di Chicago
5. Universidad de Huelva, Spagna.

Institutional University Positions:
1. President of the Master's Degree Program in Business Management at the University of Rome "Sapienza" (from October 2020 to October 2026).
2. University Delegate to the framework agreement with Sapienza Invitalia Spa.
3. University Delegate to the Interdepartmental Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIS) of the University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (CUEIM).
4. University Delegate to the framework agreement with the National Transport Authority.
5. President of the Board of Directors (Cda) of the Start-Up Sapienza ERMES Benefit Company.
6. President of the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Ability Observatory at Sapienza - ERMES Benefit Company.

Professional Appointments
1. Certified Public Accountant, Auditor, and specialist in Business Administration and Management (two-year specialization at the University of Naples Parthenope).
2. Project Manager for over 50 national and international research programs.
3. Grant Office Manager at MCH SPA.
4. Grant Office Manager at Telematic University Pegaso SPA.
5. Expert appointed by the court for over 20 Technical Consultants (CTU).
6. Performed expert valuation activities as a Technical Consultant (CTP) in more than 30 consultancy cases.
7. Validator of over 15 industrial plans and concordat plans.
8. Board Member of Duskrise Spa.
9. Former Board Member of Meridie.
10. Member of over 10 Board of Statutory Auditors in private companies.

Part II – Education

University graduation, 1993 - "The University of Naples Parthenope", Bachelor's degree in International Trade and Currency Markets with a grade of 110/110 cum laude.
PhD, 1998 - "The University of Naples Parthenope", Doctor of Research in Economic-Business Doctrines and Corporate Governance, X Cycle.
Specialty , 1999 - "The University of Naples Parthenope" Post-doctoral specialization in 'Business Administration and Management' with a grade of 70/70.
Licensure 01, 1999 - "The University of Naples Parthenope" Certified Public Accountant
Licensure 02, 1999 - "Court of Appeal of Naples – Office of Certified Auditors" Auditor

Part III – Appointments

a) Academic Qualifications

2016 - today, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' – Faculty of Economics - Full professor of Business Management

b) Visiting Appointments

20/03/2023 - 02/04/2023, Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Business di Chicago (USA), Visiting Professor
07/09/2022 - 21/09/2022, Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Business di Chicago (USA), Visiting Professor
01/09/2021 - 08/09/2021, Aalborg University, Denmark, Visiting Professor
27/08/2018 - 07/09/2018, New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business (U.S.A.), Visiting Professor
01/02/15 - 15/02/15, New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business (U.S.A.), Visiting Scholar
01/09/13 - 15/09/13, Baruch College – The City University of New York City (U.S.A.), Visiting Scholar
20/09/06 - 25/10/06, Universidad de Huelva, Spain, Visiting Professor

c) Academic Appointments

2022 - today University of Rome 'La Sapienza' , Supervisory Board Member of CUEIM for the term 2023/2027, representing the University of Rome Sapienza.
2021 - today University of Rome 'La Sapienza' , Contact person and representative of Sapienza within the Framework Agreement between Sapienza and Invitalia.
2020 - 2026 University of Rome 'La Sapienza' , Chair of the Study Program Council in 'Business Management.'

Part IV – Teaching experience

2016 - oggi University of Rome 'La Sapienza' , Instructor of the course: 'Corporate Governance' (in English).
2013 - oggi University of Rome 'La Sapienza' , Instructor of the course: 'Corporate Governance'

Part V - Society memberships, Awards and Honors

Year Title
2023 - Conference Chair Session L – ESG Rating and Scoring to the International Conference “Sustainable and Impact Investments International Conference”, 7th edition, Luiss Guido Carli University – Via Panama 25, Roma, 30 novembre – 1 dicembre 2023;
2023 - Selected Paper 2023 Sinergie-SIMA 2023 Conference “Rediscovering Local Roots and Interactions in Management”, Speaking entitled “Reaching the SDGs by 2030: At what point is Italy? Evidence from firms at the regional clusters' level”, with R. Montera, in Bari, 29-30 giugno 2023.
2023 - University funding received as the Organizer of the event titled 'Implementation of ESG Practices in SMEs: the Sustainability Rating of the Sapienza Observatory.'
2021 - University funding received as the Organizer of the event titled 'Businesses Facing Digital Darwinism: Perspectives of Analysis and Empirical Applications.'
2020 - Research Manager – Large Research Projects, titled 'Ferrying SMEs to Sustainability: Strategies, Business Models, and Assessment.'
2020 - Coordinator of the research project titled REASSET, commissioned by the Department of Management, University of Rome 'Sapienza'.
2020 - Selected Paper Award 2020 International Conference “Sinergie-SIMA 2020 Conference “Grand Challenges: Companies and Universities working for a better society”, Speaking entitled “Determinants of Commitment and Opportunism of institutional investors’ behavior: an empirical investigation on robo-voting phenomena”, with N. Cucari, D. Sardanelli, S. Carbonara, K. Sergakis, in Pisa, 7-8 settembre 2020.
2019 - Best Paper Award 2019 International Conference “Corporate Governance: search for the advanced practice”, Speaking entitled: “Corporate governance and blockchain: some preliminary results by a survey”, with N. Cucari, E. Canuti, S. Modena, in Rome, 27 february 2019
2019 - Best Paper Award della Track EURAM "Innovations in Corporate Governance: Law Management and Society” – SIG Business for Society (co-sponsored by SIG Corporate Governance). Speaking intitled: "Robo-voting phenomena: An empirical analysis of institutional investors' voting and proxy advisors' recommendations", EURAM 2019 - Exploring the Future of Management: Facts, Fashion and Fado. Lisbona, 26-28 Giugno 2019
2018 - University funding from Sapienza for the conference titled 'The Board Facing the Vote,' February 27, 2019.
2018 - Best Paper Award 2018 Journal “Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition” for “Interlocking directorates and different power forms: An explorative analysis in the Italian context”
2017 - Funding for Research Project (Small, Medium) – Medium Projects 2017 for the research titled 'Remuneration Policies and Shareholder Dissent: A Configurational Analysis in the Industrial Design Sector.'
2017 - Best Paper Award for 'Shareholder Engagement and Co-creation: An Analysis on a Sample of Listed Companies,' presented at the Sinergie-Sima 2017 Conference on June 15-16, 2017.
2015 - Funding for Research Project (Medium/Small) in 2015 for the research titled 'Design-Driven Innovation and Collaborative Innovation in Made in Italy Companies: The Case of the Sanitary Ceramics District of Civita Castellana.'
2015 - Member of SIMA (Italian Society of Management).
2015 - Member of ECGI (European Corporate Governance Institute).
2007 - Member of AIDEA (Italian Academy of Business Economics).
2006 - Member of ALUMNI (Association of Economics Graduates of Sapienza).
2000 - Member of UNISCE (Association of Scholars in Business Economics at the Faculty of Economics, University of Salerno).
1999 - Two-year scholarship for post-doctoral research activities.
1994 - Three-year scholarship for attending the doctoral course.
1993 - Two-year scholarship as the 2nd place winner in the competition for admission to the Specialization School.
1992 - "Banco di Napoli A.Y. 1992/93" Award for the thesis "Methodology and Tools for Sector Analysis in the Banking Company.

Part VI – Research Activities Coordinator

From 2002 to 2023, he served as a Project Manager for 5 University Projects funded by MIUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research) and 21 Research Projects funded by MIUR, MISE (Italian Ministry of Economic Development), and the Campania Region.

Part VII –Summary of Scientific Achievements

Papers [international] 21, U-GOV / IRIS , 2000 - 2023
Papers [national] 31, U-GOV / IRIS, 1994 - 2021
Books 7, U-GOV / IRIS, 2001 - 2017
Book’s Chapters 34, U-GOV / IRIS, 1995 - 2023
Proceedings 27, U-GOV / IRIS, 2001 - 2022

Google Scholar (November 2023) - Quotations number: 1264 - Index H: 14 i10-hindex: 20
Research Gate (November 2023) - Research Interest Score: 728,3 - Index H:10 - Citations:847
Scopus 12 - Average citations: 18 - Citations:485

Total Average Impact factor: Total Impact Factor (27,738) / Total Journal with Impact Factor (12) - 2,31
Papers published on Reviews listed ISI-WOS (Index H: 5) - 8
Papers published on Reviews listed Scopus (Index H: 6) - 12
Papers published on Reviews ANVUR Rank A - 7

Part VIII – Main publications in brief

a) Papers international

1. 2023 - “How firms adjust their SDG adoption in response to Covid-19 outbreak: a regional perspective”, with Montera R., Nevi G., Cucari N., Corporate Governance, ISSN: 1472-0701, Impact Factor: 5,66, currently being published, pp. 1-27, DOI 10.1108/CG-04-2023-0171
2. 2023 - “On-chain global maintenance services: technical, legal and managerial implications”, with A. Vitaletti, M. Pizzonia, M. Zecchini, D. Pennino, F. Pacileo, A. Bellini, A. Bonifacio, D. Sardanelli, P. Vito, S. Naldini, International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems, Impact Factor: 0,347, Published online: 20 Apr 2023, pp. 1-15, DOI: 10.1080/17445760.2023.2192933.
3. 2021 - “How stakeholders affect the pursuit of the Environmental, Social, and Governance. Evidence from innovative small and medium enterprises”, with A. Thomas, G. Scandurra, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, ISSN:1535-3966, Class A, Impact Factor: 8.741, Volume 28, Issue 5, Pages 1528 – 1539, DOI: 10.1002/csr.2183, ISI-WOS Code: 000679467500001; Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-85111709371.
4. 2020 - “Benefit Corporations and Corporate Social Intrapreneurship" with A. Renzi, Introduction to special issue Entrepreneurship Research Journal, vol. 10(4), 1-5, ISSN (on line) 2157-5665 ISSN (Print): 2194-6175, Class A, Impact Factor: 1.643, DOI: 10.1515/erj-2020-0382, ISI-WOS Code: 000577393100002, Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-85094131989.
5. 2019 - “Rural tourism and Albergo Diffuso: a case study for sustainable land-use planning”, with N. Cucari, E. Wankowicz, Land Use Policy, n. 82, pp. 105-119, DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.11.050, ISNN 0264-8377, Class A, Impact Factor: 5,398, Scopus Code:2-s2.0-85057600119, ISI-WOS Code: 000459358100010.
6. 2019 - “Editorial: A vision from the different perspectives”, Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review, Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 4-6, ISNN 2521-1870, DOI:10.22495/cgobr_v3_i1_editorial.
7. 2018 - “Interlocking directorates and different power forms: An explorative analysis in the Italian context”, with N. Cucari, Di Franco F., Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition, Vol. 14, Issue 2, pp. 7-19. DOI: 10.22495/cbv14i2art1, ISSN 1810-8601.
8. 2018 - “Diversity of Board of Directors and Environmental Social Governance: Evidence from Italian Listed Companies”, with N. Cucari, B. Orlando, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Vol. 25 Issue 3, pp. 250-266, DOI: 10.1002/csr.1452, ISSN 1535-3958, Class A, Impact Factor: 8,741, Scopus Code 2-s2.0-85046720197, ISI-WOS Code 000431982400004.
9. 2018 - “Positive or negative voting premium: what happened to private benefits in Italy?”, with N. Cucari, G. Sancetta, Corporate Ownership & Control, Volume 15, Issue 3, ISNN 1727-9232, DOI: 10.22495/cocv15i3art8, pp. 92-100, Class B, Scopus Code (pending attribution), Impact factor 0,135.
10. 2018 - “Diversity of Board of Directors and Environmental Social Governance: Evidence from Italian Listed Companies”, with N. Cucari, B. Orlando, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, DOI: 10.1002/csr.1452 (Online Version of Record published 14 September 2017 before inclusion in an issue), ISSN 1535-3966, Class A, Impact Factor: 2.852, Scopus Code 2-s2.0-85046720197, ISI-WOS Code 000431982400004
11. 2017 - “Open collaborative innovation and digital platforms”, with N. Cucari, A. Renzi, B. Orlando, Production Planning & Control, Volume 28, Issue 16, ISSN 0953-7287, 13665871, DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2017.1375143, pp. 1344-1353, Impact Factor: 2.369, Scopus Code 2-s2.0-85030991880; ISI-WOS: 000416607400007;
12. 2016 - “Voting dissent and corporate governance structures: the role of Say on pay in a comparative analysis”, with N. Cucari and E. Sorrentino, Corporate Ownership & Control, Volume 13, Issue 4, Summer 2016, ISSN 1727-9232, DOI: 10.22495/cocv13i4c1p12, pp. 188-197, Class B, Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-85020130342;
13. 2016 - “Limits to creative destruction and technologies in practice: the case of Ham Radio”, with F. Schiavone, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, Volume 28 issue 1, pp. 60-75, Gennaio 2016, DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2015.1072620, ISNN: 0953-7325, Class A, Impact Factor 0,815, Scopus Code 2-s2.0-84948085187, ISI-WOS Code: 000365520600004;
14. 2016 - “Insights to technological alliances and financial resources as antecedents of high-tech firms' innovative performance” with L. Penco, G. Satta, F. Parola, R&D Management, vol. 46, Issue S1, January 2016, pp. 127-144, ISSN: 0033-6807, DOI: 10.1111/radm.12117; Class A; Impact Factor: 1,19, Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-84922795195, ISI-WOS Code: 000367190300002;
15. 2015 - “Technological alliances and innovative performance in the Aerospace and Defence Industry” with L. Penco, G. Satta, F. Parola, in Strategic Change, n. 24/2015, Issue 4, pp. 321-337, ISSN: 1086-1718, Online ISSN: 1099-1697, D.O.I. 10.1002/JSC.2013, Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-84942256849;
16. 2015 - “The role of sunk cost and slack resources in innovation. A conceptual reading in an entrepreneurial perspective”, with A. Renzi, Entrepreneurship Research Journal, in S. Esposito De Falco, A. Renzi (guest editor), Special Issue of Entrepreneurship Research Journal, July 2015, Volume 5, Issue3, DOI: 10.1515/erj-2015-0019, p. 167-179, ISSN (Print): 2194-6175, Impact Factor: 0.515, ISI-WOS Code: 000368902800001, Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-84973334744.
17. 2014 - “The Effect of Public Export Incentives on Italian Textile and Fashion SMEs”, with M. Simoni, in “The Evolution of the Italian Textile and fashion Industry: from Tradition to Innovation”. International Studies Of Management & Organization, Spring 2014/Vol. 44, N.1, p.70-83, ISSN 0020–8825 (print) / ISSN 1558–0911 (online); Class B; Impact Factor: 0,280; DOI: 10.2753/IMO0020-8825440105, Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-84896905821; SJR: 0.276;
18. 2014 - Guest Editors' Introduction: The Evolution of the Italian Textile and Fashion Industry: From Tradition to Innovation” to the S. Esposito De Falco, F. Schiavone (guest editor), The Evolution of the Italian Textile and fashion Industry: from Tradition to Innovation, Special Issue of International Studies Of Management & Organization, Spring 2014/Vol. 44, N.1, M.E. Shape Pub., pp. 3-6, ISSN: 0020-8825, DOI: 10.2753/IMO0020-8825440100, Class B, Impact Factor: 0,280, Scopus Code: 2-s2.0-84896964455; SJR: 0.276.

b) Books
1) 2023 - La corporate governance per il governo dell’impresa, McGraw-Hill, III Ed., Milano, pp. 1-455, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3756.8729, ISBN 9788838674341;
2) 2017 - I rapporti di potere nel sistema proprietario. Il difficile equilibrio tra maggioranza e minoranza, Cedam Wolters Kluwer, Padova, pp. 1-153, ISBN 978-88-13-36766-4.
3) 2016 - Family Business: Ownership Governance and Management, Giappichelli, Torino, pp. 1-236, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29367.52642; ISBN 9788892104938;
4) 2012 - Genesi ed evoluzione dell’impresa. Principi e casi esplicativi. Cedam, Padova, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1069.8968, pp. 1-214, ISBN 9788813334741.

Part IX– Further research activities

a) Assignments as member of control and supervisory bodies or auditor

1a) Assignments in private companies

1. President of the Board of Directors of the start-up Ermes S.r.l. of the University of Rome Sapienza since 2021;
2. Grant Office Manager at Maria Cecilia Hospital (MCH) from March 1, 2019, to March 3, 2021;
3. Grant Office Manager at Telematic University Pegaso from 2020 to 2022;
4. Consultant for some private companies for the preparation of documentation pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001 and for the organization of the related Supervisory Body;
5. General Manager of Biocam Scarl from April 30, 2013, to 2015;
6. Member of the Board of Directors of Duskrise Spa from 2021 to the present;
7. Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Martos Fin Capital SpA from April 10, 2012, to December 31, 2014;
8. Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and the Control and Risks Committee of Meridie SpA Investment Company from 2011 to 2017;
9. President of the Control and Risks Committee of Meridie SpA Investment Company from 2012 to 2017;
10. President of the Board of Directors of Green Building S.c.ar.l. from October 22, 2012, to 2015;
11. Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Recogniform Technologies S.p.A. S.r.l. from November 15, 2010, to 2015;
12. President of the Board of Statutory Auditors of MCM Holding from August 7, 2009, to April 26, 2011, and Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors from April 26, 2011, to 2013;
13. Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Manutenzioni Aereonautiche S.r.l. from August 6, 2009, to December 31, 2011;
14. Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Dulcinea Immobiliare S.r.l. from December 29, 2008, to 2014;
15. General Manager of Consortium Biogene from February 28, 2007, to 2015, and President of the Board of Statutory Auditors from May 9, 2005, to February 28, 2007.

2a) Assignments in Public Administrations and/or local public authorities

1. Member of the Evaluation Body of the Campania Region from September 24, 2010, to May 5, 2012;
2. Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Sviluppo Italia Campania SpA from 2011 to 2014;
3. Member of the Board of Auditors of the Municipality of Cercola (NA) from 2006 to 2009.
b) Other positions in institutions, companies, societies and organizations
1. Member of the Technical-Scientific Committee of the Consortium Biogene from 2010 to 2012;
2. Member of the Steering Committee of the Permanent Observatory on Franchising from 2008 to 2009;
3. Director of the Technical-Scientific Committee of Riformed SrL from 2007 to 2009;
4. Consultant on the "Short List" for matters under the competence of AGC Scientific Research for MIUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research) from June 15, 2007, to the present;
5. Delegate to Technical Table No. 2: "Opening public exercises in critical periods" established within the framework of the Permanent Tourism Assembly of the Municipality of Naples for CNR-IRAT in 2002.
c) Member of Committees and/or Commissions

1. 2017 - Member of the Scientific Committee of the Cluster Trasporti Italia 2020;
2. 2016 to present - Member of the study group on active shareholding of the National Board of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts;
3. 2012 - Member of the Evaluation Commission for the competition, based on exams and qualifications, for the recruitment of School Principals for primary schools, lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, and educational institutes, D.D.G. No. 73 of 05/01/2012;
4. 2012 - Since 02/02/2012, listed in the Registry of Industrial Research Experts of MIUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research), Decree No. 30/Ric. of 02/02/2012, and engaged in the evaluation of research programs and research products;
5. 2012 - Member of the Evaluation Body for Managers of the Campania Region, Presidential Decree No. 227 of 09/11/2012 (D.P.G.R. No. 168/2012; D.P.G.R. No. 22 of 04/02/2011);
6. 2011 - Member of the Evaluation Commission for pursuing the title of Doctor of Research in "Business Management" (XXII Cycle and XXI Cycle in extension) at the University of Cassino;
7. 2008 - Member of the Evaluation Commission for pursuing the title of Doctor of Research in "Economics and Management of Public Companies" (V and VI Cycle – New Series) at the University of Salerno;
8. 2007 - Member of the Evaluation Commission for trainees of the training course titled "Technician for the Management of Intelligent Logistic Systems in SMEs" – Legislative Decree No. 297/99 – Ministerial Decree 593/00 art. 12 – FAR Notice – D.D. No. 130/Ric of 16.02.04. Contracting Authority: EsseLibri;
9. 2006 - Member of the Evaluation Commission for the final examination for the Ph.D. in Business Economics (XVIII Cycle) at the University of Catania;
10. 2006 - Member of the Evaluation Commission for the State Exams for the qualification to practice as a Chartered Accountant, at the University of Naples Federico II;
11. 2005/2007 - Member of the Evaluation and Monitoring Commission for Research Projects (DM 1105) of the Ministry of University and Scientific Research (MIUR);
12. 2003 - Member of the Evaluation Commission for participants in the selection for access to the course titled "Marketing and Communication Technician" funded by the Campania Region;
13. 2002/2007 - Member of the Evaluation and Monitoring Commission for PON High Training projects 2000/2006 of the Ministry of University and Scientific Research (MIUR).