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Professor Hani El Chaarani is a distinguished Lebanese academic and professor of finance, currently serving as a Professor of Finance at Beirut Arab University. He has held various leadership roles at the university, including Director of the Tripoli Campus and Director of the Faculty of Business Administration. With a career spanning multiple continents, he has taught at prestigious institutions across Europe, Asia, and Lebanon. His academic interests include corporate finance, financial risk management, and business sustainability. He has also contributed to global research initiatives and served as a consultant for financial institutions and government agencies.

2. Early Life and Education

Professor El Chaarani’s academic journey spans a diverse set of institutions across Lebanon, Europe, and the United States, giving him a broad and international perspective on finance and management.

Educational Qualifications:

Ph.D., Business Administration and Management IAE Bordeaux (2004–2008) Professor El Chaarani earned his PhD in Business Administration and Management from IAE Bordeaux, a prestigious business school in France, where he focused on research in [Corporate Governance].

Master’s degree, Business Administration and Management Université Montesquieu Bordeaux 4 (2003–2004) He completed a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Université Montesquieu Bordeaux 4 in Bordeaux, France.

Master’s degree, Accounting and Finance Lebanese University (2002–2003) El Chaarani also holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Lebanese University, where he first developed his interest in the financial field.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance Lebanese University (1998–2002) He completed his undergraduate studies at Lebanese University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a specialization in Accounting and Finance.

Additional Diplomas and Certificates:

Diploma in Rural and Economic Development Illinois State University (2018)

Certificate in Crisis Economics for Leaders, Business Administration and Management London Business School (2019)

Diploma in Excellence in Teaching to Promote Excellence in Student Learning University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2018)

3. Academic and Professional Career

Professor El Chaarani has had a distinguished career in both academia and industry. He is currently a full-time Professor of Finance at Beirut Arab University, where he has taught courses in finance, business administration, and management since 2014. In addition to his teaching, he holds several leadership roles at the university.

Director of the Tripoli Campus Beirut Arab University (Sep 2023–Present) Professor El Chaarani is currently the Director of the Tripoli Campus at Beirut Arab University, overseeing strategic planning and academic development at this satellite campus.

Director of the Faculty of Business Administration Beirut Arab University (Aug 2014–Present) He has served as the Director of the Faculty of Business Administration, where he has led initiatives to enhance the department’s curriculum and increase its international academic collaborations.

Member, University Council Board Beirut Arab University (Sep 2023–Present) As a member of the University Council Board, Professor El Chaarani plays a key role in advising the university’s leadership on academic matters.

Quality Assurance Quality Control Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Lebanon (Jan 2018–Present) In addition to his academic roles, he is involved in quality assurance and accreditation efforts within Lebanon’s higher education sector, working to ensure the quality of academic programs.

Consultant and Board Member Family Business Centre (Dec 2020–Present) Professor El Chaarani is a Board Member of the Family Business Centre, where he advises on governance and strategic planning for family-owned businesses.

4. Research and Publications

Professor El Chaarani has contributed extensively to the fields of finance and business administration through his research and publications. His work primarily focuses on corporate governance, financial risk management, and business sustainability. Some of his key research interests include: Financial Management and Corporate Governance Risk Management in Emerging Markets Business Sustainability and Ethical Finance He has authored numerous research papers, some of which have been published in leading international finance journals. His work has been cited widely within academia, and he has presented at major conferences around the world.

5. Professional Contributions and Engagement

Professor El Chaarani is an active member of several professional organizations and networks within the finance and business sectors. He holds editorial roles in several academic journals and has established international research networks.

Founder, International Top Leaders and Researchers Network 2021–Present El Chaarani is the founder of the International Top Leaders and Researchers Network, a global network designed to connect academic researchers and business leaders for collaborative research in the field of finance.

Member of the Board of Trustees Rawdat El Fayhaa Secondary School (Mar 2022–Present) He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at Rawdat El Fayhaa Secondary School, contributing to the institution's strategic vision and governance.

Editorial Board Member Professor El Chaarani is also an active member of the editorial boards for several international finance and business journals, including:

Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review Journal for Global Business Advancement Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development.

6. Awards and Recognition

Professor El Chaarani has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the fields of finance and business, particularly his research on family-owned firms and corporate governance. Some of his notable awards include:

Ranked #3 in the Higher Education Industry on LinkedIn 🌟 Professor El Chaarani is recognized as one of the top influencers in the Higher Education sector globally, ranking #3 in the industry and #15 overall in Lebanon. His insightful posts, leadership in education, and engagement with a global network have made him one of the most influential professionals on LinkedIn.

Best Research on Family Firms Awarded by Les Echos, France – September 2009 Professor El Chaarani was honored with the Best Research on Family Firms award by the prestigious French business publication Les Echos for his innovative research on governance and management within family-owned businesses. This recognition highlights his deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by family firms, including issues related to succession, ownership, and governance structures.

7. Publications

Professor El Chaarani has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significant insights to the fields of finance, corporate governance, and business management. His research spans multiple domains, including the banking sector, family business governance, corporate performance, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. Some of his most influential publications include:

Abraham R, El-CHAARANI, H, Deari F. (2024). Does Audit Oversight Quality Reduce Insolvency Risk, Systematic Risk, and ROA Volatility? The Role of Institutional Ownership. Journal of Risk and Financial Management. 2024; 17(8):335. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm17080335

Khan, A., Jafar, S., and EL-CHAARANI, H. (2024). Evolution of Fintech in the Financial Sector: Recent Trends and Future Perspectives in The Adoption of Fintech, CRC Press, 17-33.

El Abiad Z, Abraham R, EL-CHAARANI H., Skaf Y, Binsaddig RO, and Jafar SH. (2024). The Impact of CEO Characteristics on the Financial Performance of Family Businesses Listed in the Euronext Exchange. Journal of Risk and Financial Management. 17(3):129.https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm17030129

Subrahmanyam, S., Khalife D., and EL-CHAARANI, H. (2024). Towards Sustainable Future: Exploring Renewable Energy Solutions and Environmental Impacts, ACTA Innovation, 51:15–24. https://doi.org/10.62441/ActaInnovations.51.3.

Skaf, Y., El Abiad, Z., EL-CHAARANI, H., El Nemar, S. and Vrontis, D. (2024). Exploring the influence of gender diversity and women's empowerment on family entrepreneurship performance: the moderating impact of firm characteristic, Journal of Asia Business Studies, 18(2):318-339. https://doi.org/10.1108/JABS-10-2023-0451.

Abraham R, EL-CHAARANI, H., Tao Z. (2024). The Impact of Audit Oversight Quality on the Financial Performance of U.S. Firms: A Subjective Assessment. Journal of Risk and Financial Management. 2024; 17(4):151. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm17040151.

El- CHAARANI, H. (2023). The Impact of COVID-19 on the Performance of Islamic Banks in the MENA Region. International Journal of Islamic Finance, 15(1), pp.109–129. https://doi.org/10.55188/ijif.v15i1.488.

EL-CHAARANI H., Hamdan A., Skaff Y., EL Abiad Z. and Kanan M. (2023). Key success factors for entrepreneurship in sustainable development projects. Journal of Strategic Marketing. https://doi.org/10.1080/0965254X.2023.2229336.

El-CHAARANI, H., EL Abiad, Z., El Nemar, S. and Sakka, G. (2023). Factors affecting the adoption of cryptocurrencies for financial transactions. EuroMed Journal of Business. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/EMJB-04-2023-0121.

Jafar SH, Akhtar S, El-CHAARANI H, Khan PA., and Binsaddig R. (2023) Forecasting of NIFTY 50 Index Price by Using Backward Elimination with an LSTM Model. Journal of Risk and Financial Management. 16(10):423. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm16100423.

El-CHAARANI, H., Raimi, L., and El-Abiad, Z. (2023). Funding Sources for Medical Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age (Middle East Perspective). In: Raimi, L., Oreagba, I.A. (eds) Medical Entrepreneurship. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6696-5_7.

El-CHAARANI, H., Abraham, R., and Azzi, G. (2023). The role of liquidity creation in managing the COVID-19 banking crisis in selected mena countries. International Journal of Financial Studies, 11(1), 39. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs11010039.

El Samad, M., El Nemar, S., and El-CHAARANI, H. (2023). Blockchain and Big Data for a smart healthcare model. In Handbook of research on artificial intelligence and knowledge management in Asia’s digital economy (pp. 64–80). IGI Global.

El-CHAARANI H, Abraham R, Khalife D, and Salameh-Ayanian M. (2023). Corporate Governance Effects on Bank Profits in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries during the Pandemic. International Journal of Financial Studies. 11(1):36. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs11010036

El Dandachi, I., El Nemar, S., and El- CHAARANI, H. (2023). XR and the Metaverse: New Opportunities in Education. In: El Khoury, R., Alareeni, B. (eds) How the Metaverse Will Reshape Business and Sustainability. Contributions to Environmental Sciences & Innovative Business Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5126-0_6

El-Abiad, Z., Braendle, U., and El-CHAARANI, H. (2023). Formulation of a corporate governance index for the banking sector: The GIB. X62. Heliyon, 9(4).

El-CHAARANI, H., Mawad, J.L., Mawad, N. and Khalife, D. (2023). Psychological and demographic predictors of investment in cryptocurrencies during a crisis in the MENA region: the case of Lebanon, Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEAS-07-2022-0165.

EL-CHAARANI, H., Skaf, Y., Roberto, F., Hamdan, A., and Binsaddig, R. O. (2023). Assessing the Direct and Moderating Effect of COVID-19 on the Performance of the Banking Sector in the MENA Region. FIIB Business Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/23197145221137962.

El-CHAARANI H, Abraham R, and Azzi G. (2023) The Role of Liquidity Creation in Managing the COVID-19 Banking Crisis in Selected Mena Countries. International Journal of Financial Studies. 11(1):39. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs11010039.

Yassine Haddad E., El Nemar S. Vrontis D., and El-CHAARANI H., (2022). Journal for Global Business Advancement, Vol.15 No.3, pp.392 – 416.

Abraham R, El-CHAARANI H. (2022) A Mathematical Formulation of the Valuation of Ether and Ether Derivatives as a Function of Investor Sentiment and Price Jumps. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.15(12):591. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15120591.

El-CHAARANI, H., Skaf, Y., and Khalife, D. (2022). Impact of workforce diversity on innovation: The anti-aging formula for family firms. In L. Raimi, & J. Kah (Eds.), Mainstreaming diversity, equity, and inclusion as future workplace ethics (pp. 68–96). IGI Global.

El-CHAARANI H, El-Abiad Z, and Badawi H (2022) New blockchain taxonomies and trust models impacting business performance. In: Blockchain technology in corporate governance: transforming business and industries, Chapter in a book-Wiley.

El Nemar, S., El-CHAARANI, H., Dandachi, I., and Castellano, S. (2022). Resource-based view and sustainable advantage: a framework for SMEs. Journal of Strategic Marketing, The paper is available at : https://doi.org/10.1080/0965254X.2022.2160486.

El Samad, H. El-CHAARANI S. El Nemar, and L. Raimi, (2022). Digital corporate entrepreneurship in the workplace, Managing the digital workplace in the post-pandemic, Routledge (2022), pp. 126-136.

El-CHAARANI, H., and R. Abraham, (2022). The Impact of Corporate Governance and Political Connectedness on the Financial Performance of Lebanese Banks during the Financial Crisis of 2019–2021. Journal of Risk and Financial Management. The paper is available at : https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15050203.

El-CHAARANI H., and EL-Abiad Z. (2022), The impact of public legal protection on internal corporate governance efficiency in banking sector, Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, the paper is available at : https://doi.org/10.1108/JEAS-12-2021-0254.

Abraham R., Samad, M., Bakhach, A., El-CHAARANI, H., Sardouk, A., El Nemar, S., and Jaber, D., (2022), Forecasting a stock trend using genetic algorithm and random forest, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, the paper is available at : https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15050188.

El-CHAARANI H., and Lombardi R., (2022), The impact of corporate governance and political connections on the financial performance: The analysis of the financial distress of Lebanese banks, accepted paper at International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, the paper is available at : https://doi.org/10.1504/IJADS.2022.10040533

El-CHAARANI, H., Abraham R., and Skaf Y., (2022). The impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of the banking sector in the MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) region: An immunity test of banks for Covid-19. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.15: 82. Doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15020082.

Abraham R, El-CHAARANI H, and Tao Z. (2022) Predictors of Excess Return in a Green Energy Equity Portfolio: Market Risk, Market Return, Value-at-Risk and or Expected Shortfall? Journal of Risk and Financial Management. 15(2):80. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15020080

El-CHAARANI H., Ismail, T.H., El-Abiad, Z. and El-Deeb, M.S. (2022). The impact of COVID-19 on financial structure and performance of Islamic banks: a comparative study with conventional banks in the GCC countries", Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEAS-07-2021-0138.

El Samad, M., El Nemar, S., Sakka, G. and El-CHAARANI, H. (2022), An innovative big data framework for exploring the impact on decision-making in the European Mediterranean healthcare sector, EuroMed Journal of Business, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/EMJB-11-2021-0168

El-CHAARANI H., (2022), Funding Sources for Medical Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age (Middle-East Perspective), Chapter an a book, Medical Entrepreneurship: Trends and Prospects in the Digital Age, Springer.

El-CHAARANI H., (2022), The Impact of COVID-19 on the Performance of Banking Sector in GCC Countries: A Comparative Study Between Islamic and Commercial Banks, accepted paper at SRA International Journal of Islamic Finance.

El-CHAARANI, H., & Raimi, L. (2022). Diversity, entrepreneurial innovation, and performance of healthcare sector in the COVID-19 pandemic period. Journal of Public Affairs, e2808. Available at : https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2808.

El-CHAARANI H., El-Abiad Z., and Paoloni P., (2022), Impact of legal protection and board characteristics on CEO compensation published paper at International Journal of Management and Decision Making. Available at: 10.1504/IJMDM.2022.10042778.

El-CHAARANI H., Vrontis D., El-Abiad Z., and Nemer S., (2021), The impact of strategic competitive innovation on the financial performance of SMEs during COVID-19 pandemic period, Competitiveness Review, available at : https://doi.org/10.1108/CR-02-2021-0024.

El-CHAARANI H., and Raimi L., (2021), Determinant factors of successful social entrepreneurship in the emerging circular economy of Lebanon: exploring the moderating role of NGOs, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-08-2021-0323.

El-CHAARANI H., Vrontis D., El-Abiad Z., and Nemer S., (2021), Managerial innovative capabilities, competitive advantage and performance of healthcare sector during Covid-19 pandemic period, Foresight Journal, available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-02-2021-0045.

El-CHAARANI H., Vrontis D., Nemer S., El Abiad Z and Trechina E., (2021), The motivation behind an international entrepreneurial career after first employment experience, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-06-2021-0498.

El-CHAARANI H., Vrontis D., Nemer S., and Dib, H., (2021), The relationship between managers' emotional intelligence and employees' performance, Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, Vol. 13 (2), available at: https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=118270.

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2021), Board of Directors and CEO’s Compensation: The Case of Listed European Firms, Asian Social Science Vol. 17 (1).

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2020), Determinants of Banks Reputation During Crises, Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce, Vol.25 (5).

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2020), Knowledge Management and Job Performance: The Case of Lebanese Banking Sector, International Review of Management and Marketing, Vol.10 (1).

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2019), The Determinants of Using Bank Loans by Women Entrepreneurs: Comparative Study Between Middle East and Western Europe countries, Asian Social Science, Vol.15 (12).

El-CHAARANI H., Vrontis D., Nemer S., and Yamak. B., (2019), Determinants of Job Satisfaction in the Lebanese Construction Sector, Journal of Global Business Advancement, Vol.12 (4).

El-CHAARANI H., Vrontis D., Nemer S., and Khalaf. D., (2019), The Impact of Stress on Nurses in Healthcare Industry, Journal of Global Business Advancement, Vol.12 (2).

El-CHAARANI H., (2019), The Impact of Oil Prices on the Financial Performance of Banking Sector in Middle East Region, International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Vol. 9 (5).

El-CHAARANI H., (2019), The Impact of Oil Prices on Stocks Markets: New Evidence During and After the Arab Spring in Gulf Cooperation Council Economies, International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Vol. 9 (4).

El-CHAARANI H., (2019), Determinants of Bank Liquidity in the Middle East Region, International Review of Management and Marketing, Vol.9 (2).

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2019), Analysis of Capital Structure and Performance of Banking Sector in Middle East Countries, International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Vol.9 (2).

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2019), Exploring the Financial Dimensions of Lebanese SMEs: Comparative Study between Family and Non-family Business, International Review of Management and Marketing, Vol. 9 (3).

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2018), The Impact of Technological Innovation on Bank Performance, Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce, Vol.23 (3).

El-CHAARANI H. and Shaker N., (2018), The Value-Relevance of Operating Cash Flow: Comparative Study of Banks’ Listed on The Egyptian and Beirut Stock Exchanges, Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal. Vol. 22 (3).

El-CHAARANI H. and Shaker N., (2018), Financial Resistance of Islamic Banks in Middle East Region: A Comparative Study with Conventional Banks During The Arab Crises, International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues Vol.1 (3).

El-CHAARANI H. and El-Abiad Z., (2017), Exploring the Impact of Lebanese Politic Crises on the Performance of Family Firms, Chapter in a Book, Springer, 2017.

El-CHAARANI H., (2016), Exploring the Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Portfolio Performance, Humanomics, Vol.32 (4).

El-CHAARANI H., (2015), Volatility Spillover Between Lebanese Political Shocks and Financial Market Returns, Lebanese Science Journal (CNRS), Vol.16 (2) 2015.

El-CHAARANI H., (2015), The Impact of Financial and Legal Structures on the Performance of European Listed Firms, European Research Studies, Vol. 17 (3).

El-CHAARANI H., (2014), The Impact of Corporate Governance on the Performance of Lebanese Banks, The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, Vol. 8 (5).

El-CHAARANI H., (2014), Success keys of family business: a Comparison between French and Lebanese systems, journal of retail and business management- United Kingdom-Vol. 8 (1) 2013. Republished (Version 2) in Lebanese Science Journal (CNRS), Vol-15 (2) 2014.

El-CHAARANI H., (2013), Exploring the dimensions of emotional intelligence in the Lebanese family firms, International Journal of Business and Economic Development-United Kingdom-Vol.1 (2).

El-CHAARANI H., and Haddad M., (2011), l’Impact de la Structure d’Actionnariat sur la Performance Financière des Opérations Fusion-Acquisition, Proche-Orient-Etudes en Management, Lebanon, USJ, Volume 23-December.

El-CHAARANI H., and El-Abiad Z., (2011), la Performance des Entreprises Non Familiales Face à la Performance des Différents Types d’Entreprises Familiales: Une Etude Comparative, Proche-Orient-Etudes en Management, Lebanon, USJ, Volume 23-December.

El-CHAARANI H., and El-Abiad Z., (2010), Structure d’Actionnariat et Performance des Entreprises Familiales, Proche-Orient-Etudes en Management, Lebanon, USJ, Volume 23-December.

EL-CHAARANI H., (2006), La Holding: Outils de Développement de l’Entreprise Familiale, Commerce du levant, Lebanon, Number 5557-June.

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