Irma Malafronte

Irma Malafronte, PhD, is an accomplished academic currently serving as a Research Programme Leader and Reader in Accounting and Finance at the University of Roehampton, where responsibilities include convener of the PhD programme and MBA Director. With extensive experience in academia, roles have included positions as Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. Research interests focus on integrated reporting, risk disclosure, market discipline, risk management, as well as the relationships between insurance companies, banks, and firms. Prior experience includes a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Roma Tre and a Teaching and Research Assistant position at the University of Naples, Parthenope, along with a Visiting Lecturer role at Link Campus University. Academic qualifications encompass a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, a Master’s Degree in Management and Firm Audit, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, all achieved with distinction.