Prof. Dr. Clea Beatriz Macagnan | Business Studies | Best Researcher Award

Senior Professor at Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil

Clea Beatriz Macagnan is a seasoned academic with over 34 years of teaching, research, and consulting experience. Currently a Senior Professor at the Federal University of Paraíba, she has held prestigious international positions, including as a Visiting Research Scholar at MIT Sloan School of Management (2015–2016). She earned her Ph.D. in Creation, Strategy, and Business Management from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, with credential validation from USP, Brazil. Passionate about corporate governance, sustainability, and financial transparency, she has led multiple CAPES-recognized projects and coordinated postgraduate programs in accounting and finance. She is an active consultant in family and corporate governance systems and coordinates a CNPq governance research group. With an extensive publication record and high citation indexes across Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, her academic impact continues to grow. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical models and real-world application, particularly in governance frameworks within financial institutions.

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Education

Clea Beatriz Macagnan’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (1992). Her fascination with organizational communication led her to complete a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, with a focus on Semiotics, from the same university in 1999. Seeking to blend business acumen with strategic insight, she pursued and completed a Ph.D. in Creation, Strategy, and Business Management at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2007). Her Ph.D. was later validated by the University of São Paulo (USP) in its Postgraduate Program in Accounting Sciences. She continuously enhances her academic profile with international research exposure, most notably through her appointment as a Visiting Scholar at MIT Sloan School of Management. Her academic background reflects a rich interdisciplinary blend, equipping her with robust theoretical foundations in management, governance, communication, and finance—essential for her influential roles in academia and industry.

work Experience

Clea Beatriz Macagnan has an illustrious academic career, serving as Senior Professor in the Postgraduate Program in Accounting Sciences at the Federal University of Paraíba. She coordinated the Postgraduate Program in Accounting and Finance at the University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos from 2010 to 2014 and has led major curriculum development projects for doctoral and master’s programs, many of which were approved by CAPES. Her professional engagements extend beyond academia into governance consultancy, aiding corporations and family-owned businesses in implementing strategic governance structures. Internationally, she served as a Visiting Research Scholar at MIT Sloan School of Management, enhancing her global perspective. She has also been actively involved in research collaborations and leadership roles within CNPq’s governance group. Her practical experience in project development, academic coordination, and consulting places her at the intersection of research excellence and real-world application.

Research Focus

Professor Macagnan’s primary research interests lie in corporate governance, sustainability disclosure, pension fund governance, and public sector accounting. Her work explores how organizations communicate accountability and transparency through financial reporting and sustainability disclosures, especially from the stakeholder and cooperative organization perspectives. She has led several projects that investigate the link between financial reporting practices and funding costs in cooperative financial institutions. Another major research stream focuses on the governance mechanisms of pension funds and the challenges related to adopting international public accounting standards. A passionate advocate for impactful governance structures, she uses her research to inform both academic discourse and corporate policy. Her work is widely published in journals such as the Journal of Risk and Financial Management and Public Organization Review, where she dissects complex relationships between regulation, disclosure, and organizational performance. Her goal is to promote effective governance models that lead to socially and financially responsible organizations.

Awards and honors

Clea Beatriz Macagnan has earned wide recognition for her contributions to accounting education and corporate governance. Notably, she received the Top Teachers Award from TopTeachers.net, honoring her excellence and commitment to teaching and mentoring. Her leadership in postgraduate academic programs, particularly those accredited by CAPES, reflects her exceptional capability in curriculum development and academic governance. Her time as a Visiting Research Scholar at MIT Sloan is a prestigious international accolade that highlights her global research presence. Additionally, her coordination of governance-focused initiatives has made her a respected figure in Brazil’s academic and business communities. Several of her publications have garnered significant academic attention, further evidenced by high citation indexes across major scholarly platforms. Her consistent pursuit of knowledge, research funding, and program development illustrates her standing as an award-winning academic who contributes meaningfully to both national and international education systems.

Skills 🛠️

Professor Clea Beatriz Macagnan is a multidisciplinary expert with a broad range of academic and professional skills. She excels in corporate governance, sustainability reporting, accounting standards analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Her expertise in developing postgraduate curricula and coordinating academic programs highlights her strategic planning and leadership capabilities. With a firm grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, she is proficient in conducting meta-analyses, impact studies, and financial disclosure evaluations. Her consultancy work demonstrates applied skills in governance system implementation for corporate and family-owned businesses. Clea also possesses excellent communication skills, which have supported her roles as a speaker, lecturer, and mentor in diverse academic settings. Her international collaborations, particularly during her tenure at MIT, underscore her adaptability and cross-cultural competence. Additionally, her editorial and publication experience make her well-versed in academic writing, peer review, and scholarly dissemination, adding depth to her already expansive professional toolkit.

Conclusion

Clea Beatriz Macagnan stands out as a strong, deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her comprehensive experience, academic leadership, international exposure, and consistent publication track record reflect not only scholarly rigor but also a commitment to bridging academic research with real-world governance and sustainability challenges. Her profile aligns closely with the award’s core values—excellence, innovation, and societal impact.

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Disclosure of Sustainability Practices in Annual Reports and the Funding Cost of Cooperative Financial Organizations

Journal: Journal of Risk and Financial Management

Publication Date: April 10, 2025

Decoding Pension Funds: Sustainability Indicators for Annual Report Analysis

Journal: Journal of Risk and Financial Management

Publication Date: March 25, 2025

Decoding Pension Funds: Sustainability Indicators for Annual Report Analysis (Preprint)

Platform: Preprints

Publication Date: February 25, 2025

Navigating Legitimacy: Diverse Stakeholder Perspectives on the IFRS Foundation’s Establishment of the ISSB

Journal: Meditari Accountancy Research

Publication Year: 2025

Adoption of IPSAS 17 From the Perspective of the Accounting Bodies of the Brazilian Federal Executive Branch

Journal: Public Organization Review

Publication Date: December 28, 2024

The Level of Disclosure of Sustainability Information of Credit Unions in Brazil and Germany

Journal: International Journal of Professional Business Review

Publication Date: June 4, 2024

Analysis of Society’s Perception of Fair Price and Its Influence on Firms’ Actions in Times of Pandemic

Journal: Journal of Economic Issues

Publication Year: 2024

Justification of a Public University’s Choice of Procurement Modality

Journal: SN Business & Economics

Publication Date: June 20, 2023

Co-authors: Elisangela Pires da Silva de Amurim, Rosane Maria Seibert

The Maturity of Strategic Networks’ Governance: Proposal of an Analysis Model

Journal: Administrative Sciences

Publication Date: May 17, 2023

Co-authors: Marione Winkler, Douglas Wegner

Determining Factors of the Quality of the Financial Reporting of the Banking Companies Listed in Brazil Bolsa Balcão – B3

Journal: Cuadernos de Contabilidad

Publication Date: April 18, 2023

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