Silvia Zilber is a prominent academic with extensive experience in higher education and research, currently serving as a Professor and Researcher at Universidade Federal do ABC since August 2016, specializing in digital transformation and Industry 4. Silvia has held various roles, including Postgraduate Coordinator in Production Engineering and has been actively involved with the Academy of Management since 2008, presenting papers at annual meetings. Previous positions include Senior Professor at Uninove - Universidade Nove de Julho, where Silvia taught Innovation Management and Strategy in the Digital Era, and Associate Professor at FEI, focusing on Strategic Management. Silvia's educational background includes a PhD in Business Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration from USP - Universidade de São Paulo, along with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution.