Josep Mària Serrano

In the field of research and teaching, he has specialised in corporate social responsibility. In particular, he conducts research in two areas:

1) CSR of extractive industries in developing areas, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2) Values, spirituality and business Education: From the perspective of anthropology, he examines ways to promote, among business leaders and citizens, the values that lead them to contribute to societal welfare through their organisations.

He visits Africa on periods of reflection and co-operation. He collaborates with third-sector institutions in Catalonia related with education (regulated and unregulated). He is Professor of Social Analysis and Corporate Social Responsibility.

He joined ESADE in September 1998.

Education

• Doctor en Economia. Universitat de Barcelona
• Licenciado en Teologia. Facultat de Teologia de Catalunya
• Licenciado en Estudios Eclesiásticos. Facultat de Teologia de Catalunya
• Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales. Universitat de Barcelona

Areas of interest

• Corporate Social Responsibility of Extractive Industries in Developing Areas
• Values, Spirituality and Management Education.
• CSR of extractives in poor countries
• Corporate Social Responsibility