Associate Professor | IÉSEG School of Management | France
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Zakriya is an accomplished researcher and academic affiliated with IÉSEG School of Management, Lille, France, with a focused expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, and their impact on firm performance and value creation. Over his career, he has contributed to eight peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively garnered 132 citations, reflecting the growing influence of his work in management scholarship. His research rigorously explores the interplay between ESG rating providers and corporate value, providing nuanced insights that inform both academic discourse and practical decision-making in sustainable business practices. Zakriya has actively collaborated with international scholars across multiple disciplines, enhancing the breadth and depth of his research through cross-institutional partnerships and co-authorship with 11 fellow researchers. His work emphasizes the societal significance of responsible business practices, highlighting how strategic CSR initiatives can drive long-term firm sustainability while generating positive social and environmental outcomes. Beyond academic contributions, Zakriya’s research informs policymakers, investors, and corporate leaders on the critical role of transparent ESG assessment in shaping organizational accountability and strategic planning. Recognized for his analytical rigor and methodological precision, he continues to advance the understanding of how ethical and sustainable management practices intersect with firm valuation, thereby influencing both theory and practice in contemporary management research. Zakriya’s scholarly trajectory underscores a commitment to producing actionable knowledge with global relevance, positioning him as a thought leader in CSR and ESG studies, whose contributions not only expand academic literature but also support the integration of sustainability principles in corporate strategy and governance.
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Featured Publications
1. Dumitrescu, A., & Zakriya, M. (2021). Stakeholders and the stock price crash risk: What matters in corporate social performance? Journal of Corporate Finance, 67, 101871. Cited by: 151
2. Dumitrescu, A., El Hefnawy, M., & Zakriya, M. (2020). Golden geese or black sheep: Are stakeholders the saviors or saboteurs of financial distress? Finance Research Letters, 37, 101371. Cited by: 39
3. Dumitrescu, A., Järvinen, J., & Zakriya, M. (2023). Hidden gem or fool’s gold: Can passive ESG ETFs outperform the benchmarks? International Review of Financial Analysis, 86, 102540. Cited by: 32
4. Dumitrescu, A., & Zakriya, M. (2022). Governance, information flow, and stock returns. Journal of Corporate Finance, 72, 102168. Cited by: 18
5. Bermejo, V. J., Rizzo, A. E., & Zakriya, M. (2022). What drives corporate ESG? Disentangling the importance of investors, managers, and firms. SSRN. Cited by: 4
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Zakriya research bridges corporate social responsibility and firm value, offering actionable insights into how ESG rating providers influence corporate performance. His work informs both academic understanding and practical strategies for sustainable, responsible business practices, contributing to global efforts in ethical and value-driven management.