Maria Ilieva

Maria Ilieva is an experienced academic and professional in the field of International Business, currently serving as Vice President of Communications at the Academy of International Business since October 2021, as well as a Board member of the AIB Sustainability Special Interest Group. Maria holds multiple roles, including External Examiner at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and Lecturer at the University of Leeds, where Maria leads initiatives on sustainability. Previous positions include Specially Appointed Lecturer at Osaka Metropolitan University and Social Media Editor for Critical Perspectives on International Business. Maria's education includes a PhD in Business Administration from Osaka City University and advanced studies in management at Henley Business School. Maria has collaborated on sustainability projects and contributed as a guest editor for various academic journals.