Dr. Leul Girma HaylemariamFaculty

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January 24, 2022

Dr. Nazir Yosufi Faculty

February 1, 2022

Dr. Leul Girma Haylemariam

Faculty

Dr. Leul Girma Haylemariam is a distinguished scholar and researcher with extensive expertise in international management, innovation, and sustainable development. Holding a Ph.D. in Intercultural Relations and International Management from the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT), he has developed a profound understanding of how digital transformation and entrepreneurial agility drive organizational success in diverse global contexts. His academic journey is marked by a multidisciplinary approach, underpinned by an MSc in Business Management from Sapienza University of Rome and an MA in Marketing and Communications from Rome Business School.

Dr. Haylemariam is a prolific contributor to academic discourse, having authored over a dozen peer-reviewed research papers published in high-impact international journals such as Business Strategy and the Environment, Management Research Review, and the Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal. His research often explores the intersection

of Big Data analytics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and environmental performance, particularly within the context of social enterprises and SMEs. His recent work includes the Ph.D. thesis "Women Entrepreneurship: Business Models for Frugal Innovation in an Emerging Economy," which highlights his commitment to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

At EIIET, Dr. Haylemariam brings this wealth of global research and teaching experience to the faculty, bridging the gap between complex theoretical frameworks and real-world business applications. His previous tenure as a Teaching Assistant saw him guiding students in Luxury & Fashion Management, International Sales, and Marketing Management, ensuring EIIET students benefit from a curriculum grounded in international standards.

With a professional background that includes public service in research and advocacy and over a decade of engagement within European educational institutions, Dr. Haylemariam strengthens EIIET's mission of providing interdisciplinary, research-led education, and to empower the next generation of leaders at EIIET to navigate the digital and sustainable transformation of the global economy.

PUBLICATIONS

Haylemariam, L. G., Umar, R. M., & Oduro, S. (2025). Modeling the role of big data analytics capabilities in impacting corporate environmental performance: A serial mediation analysis. Business Strategy and the Environment. Publisher: WILEY. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.4373
Girma, L., Oduro, S., Cucari, N., & Cristofaro, M. (2025). Venturing green: the impact of sustainable business model innovation on corporate environmental performance in social enterprises. Management Research Review, 48(13), 20-44. Publisher: Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-07-2024-0534
Haylemariam, L. G., Oduro, S., & Tegegne, Z. L. (2024). Entrepreneurial agility and organizational performance of IT firms: A mediated moderation model. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management & Innovation, 20(2). Publisher: Cognitione Foundation. https://doi.org/10.7341/20242024
Haylemariam, L. G., Oduro, S., Mainolfi, G., & De Nisco, A. (2024). Women entrepreneurial orientation: A systematic literature review. Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, 12(2), 19-42. Publisher: Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. https://doi.org/10.15678/EBER.2024.120202
Oduro, S., & Haylemariam, L. G. (2019). Market orientation, CSR, and financial and marketing performance in manufacturing firms in Ghana and Ethiopia. Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, 10(3), 398-426. Publisher: Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/SAMPJ-11-2018-0309
Oduro, S., & Haylemariam, L. G. (2025). Effect of social and environmental sustainability on SME competitiveness: a meta-analytic review. Management Review Quarterly, 1-32. Publisher: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-025-00519-3
Oduro, S., Haylemariam, L. G., & Umar, R. M. (2025). Influence of corporate digital responsibility on financial performance: the mediating role of firm reputation. Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, 34(4), 2259-2273. Publisher: WILEY. https://doi.org/10.1111/beer.12766
Oduro, S., Umar, R. M., De Massis, A., & Haylemariam, L. G. (2025). Corporate social responsibility and family firm performance: A meta-analytic review. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 32(2), 1412-1443. Publisher: WILEY. https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3004
Cristofaro, M., Cucari, N., Zannoni, A., Laviola, F., Monda, A., Liberato Lo Conte, D., ... & Mare, S. M. (2025). Micro-municipal administration: a review and network-based framework. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 38(4), 448-481. Publisher: Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPSM-02-2024-0041
Montera, R., Haylemariam, L. G., & Cucari, N. (2024). Continuous Improvement and Organizational Resilience: The Role of Digital Maturity in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. In International Conference of the Digital Transformation Society (pp. 487-501). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/9

CONFERENCE & BOOK CHAPTER

Haylemariam, L. G. (2024). Women Entrepreneurship: Business Models for Frugal Innovation in an Emerging Economy. Ph.D Thesis. Publisher: University of International Studies of Rome - UNINT. https://iris.unint.eu/handle/20.500.14090/7321
Digital transformation for environmental sustainability in SMEs: The mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation and strategic agility. 8th International Scientific Conference on Economics & Management: EMAN 2024, Faculty of Economics, University of Rome, Italy. Page 20. https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Leul-girma-Haylemariam-Lab
Haylemariam, L. G., Cucari, N., Cristofaro, M., Laviola, F., LO CONTE, D. L., Monda, A., ... & Mare, S. M. (2024). Good Governance for Smart Villages: A Bibliometric Review. Management of Sustainability and Well-being for Individuals and Society, 1151-1159. https://iris.uniroma1.it/handle/11573/1737464
Cristofaro, M., Cucari, N., Mare, S., Haylemariam, L. G., Schilleci, P., Laviola, F., ... & Monda, A. (2024). Governing Small Villages: Review and A Multi-Level Perspective. https://iris.uniroma1.it/handle/11573/1714852
Break Out of the Shell 444 Perspective. In EURAM Conference. The book demonstrates how a small, well-organized group can have a profound impact on institutions and society. https://www.amazon.com/Break-Out-Shell-Leul-Girma/dp/1532701845