Professor Konstantinos Bozos

Profile

Professor Konstantinos Bozos is the Head of the Accounting & Finance Department at Leeds University Business School and holds the Chair in International Accounting & Finance. He joined the University of Leeds in 2009 as an Assistant Professor in Accounting & Finance. Since July 2021, he has been appointed as Head of the Accounting & Finance Department, where he also serves as a member of the Leeds University Business School Faculty Executive Group. His academic qualifications include a BSc in Banking & Financial Management from the University of Piraeus, an MBA in Financial Engineering from the Athens University of Economics and Business and a PhD in Finance from the University of Leeds.

Prior to joining academia, Konstantinos accumulated significant industry experience as a financial analyst and management consultant, specializing in strategic budgeting and financial control, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. He has also worked as equities trader and investment advisor for prominent multinational asset managers and has provided freelance consultancy to financial sector firms across Europe, including the UK, Greece, and Cyprus. This involved collaborating with senior executives, boards of directors, and various stakeholders to drive business strategy, optimize performance, and manage risks.

Konstantinos teaches Corporate Finance, Accounting & Finance for Managers, and Applied Finance across various levels, including professional programs such as MBA, Executive MBA, and CIPD. He excels in communicating complex concepts clearly and effectively, tailoring his approach to the specific needs of his audience, particularly working professionals. He maintains active research and knowledge transfer collaborations with leading investment banks, focusing on key issues affecting the global finance industry such as taxation, global risks, and market efficiency.

Through various professional activities and appointments, Konstantinos has established himself as a leader in his field:

Since 2012 he is a Research Associate at CIBER, Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Atlanta, GA. In 2018, he co-founded the International Symposium in Finance, which has become a premier annual academic meeting bringing together international academics conducting research in finance and related areas. The Symposium is driven by values of interdisciplinarity, impact, sustainability, boldness, diversity, collaboration, and collegiality. In 2019 he also co-founded the Financial Management Special Interest Group at the British Academy of Management (BAM).

He serves as Associate Editor of the Rutgers Business Review and has acted as Special Issue Editor for the International Business Review, focusing on "Corporate Governance, Finance and Global Strategy". He is co-chair of the thematic unit 'Essentials of International Finance for IB Educators' at the Faculty Development Pedagogy Workshop, GSU, CIBER (Centre of Excellence designated by the U.S. Department of Education) and served as Track Chair for "International Finance, Accounting and Corporate Governance" at the European International Business Academy (EIBA) Conference. He is a member of the Greek Chamber of Economics and serves as an external reviewer for the ESRC, the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, and the Higher Education Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency of Greece (HQAA).

Through his academic leadership, industry collaborations, and commitment to impactful research, Konstantinos continues to make substantial contributions to both theoretical understanding and practical applications in international accounting and finance.

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Responsibilities

• Head of Accounting & Finance Department

Research interests

Professor Bozos's research sits at the dynamic intersection of international accounting and finance with corporate governance in its various forms. His work is characterized by a comprehensive approach that spans several interconnected domains, with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, market-based accounting, and large-scale capital investments.

At the core of his research is a fundamental question: “How do contextual factors shape and influence managerial decision-making, reporting practices, and organizational priorities?” He specifically examines how variations in organizational ownership, governance mechanisms, reporting requirements, economic conditions, and broader institutional settings affect managerial actions. This contextual lens provides a rich framework for understanding the complex interplay between organizational environments and executive behavior, offering novel perspectives with significant implications for both theory and practice.

His research portfolio demonstrates a deliberate diversity, covering corporate policy, financial reporting, risk management, and governance in international settings. This breadth reflects his commitment to exploring contemporary issues in finance and accounting from multiple angles. By investigating these varied but interconnected domains, this work contributes theoretical insights while maintaining practical relevance for academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

A significant thread in his research examines corporate social responsibility and its influence on firm risk. This work has implications for sustainable business practices, encouraging companies to adopt responsible approaches that balance financial performance with broader societal impacts. Related to this, his investigations into the influence of ownership on dividend distribution and other corporate policies shed light on how organizational structure affects financial decision-making. His work on shareholder activism further explores accountability mechanisms within corporate governance systems, promoting fairness and transparency in business operations.

Through his association with the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Georgia State University, Konstantinos conducts research that transcends national boundaries. He examines both idiosyncratic and systematic components of firm performance across developed and emerging markets, with particular attention to how these factors manifest during periods of economic abundance and constraint. This cross-border perspective is further evident in his research on the determinants of mergers and acquisitions activity and performance in international financial markets, as well as in his studies of cross-border investment decisions.

The relevance of his research has been recognized through funding exceeding £100,000 from prestigious external sources including the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC, UK). This financial support underscores the perceived value and potential impact of his work within the academic community and beyond.

Konstantinos also actively maintains research and knowledge transfer collaborations with leading industry players such as investment banks and accountancy firms, focusing on pressing issues that affect the global finance industry. These include taxation policies and structures, global risk factors and their management, and questions of market efficiency. These partnerships serve a dual purpose: they allow him to apply his research expertise to real-world challenges while keeping him informed about emerging trends and developments in the industry. This reciprocal relationship between theory and practice enriches both his research agenda and his contributions to industry knowledge.

The overarching aim of his research is to empower more informed financial decisions, foster more effective corporate governance systems, and promote more efficient resource allocation. These objectives align with his vision of fair and sustainable global growth and development that creates value for all stakeholders. As such, his research also has practical implications that extend beyond the immediate domains of accountancy and finance. By promoting evidence-based approaches to financial decision-making, governance, and resource allocation, Konstantinos contributes to sustainable economic development with benefits that reach throughout society.

Konstantinos supervises doctoral candidates in areas closely aligned with his research interests, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and international accounting and finance. This supervisory work ensures that his research perspectives and methodologies influence the next generation of scholars, extending the reach and longevity of his contributions to the field.

Through his role as co-founder and co-chair of the International Symposium in Finance, Konstantinos has created a platform for research exchange that embodies the values driving his own work: interdisciplinarity, impact, sustainability, boldness, diversity, collaboration, and collegiality. This forum brings together researchers from across finance and related disciplines, fostering the cross-pollination of ideas that characterizes his own research approach.

As Associate Editor of the Rutgers Business Review and Consulting Editor for the International Business Review, he has further shaped research discourse in his field, particularly at the intersection of corporate governance, finance, and global strategy. These editorial roles complement his research activities, allowing him to influence the direction of scholarly conversation while maintaining his own active research agenda.

Qualifications

• PhD (Business and Economic Studies), Leeds University Business School, Leeds, UK
• MBA, Financial Engineering, Athens University of Economics & Business, Greece
• BSc, Banking and Financial Management, University of Piraeus, Greece

Student education

Currently I teach on the following modules:

Postgraduate
LUBS5011M Applied Finance

Current postgraduate researchers

• Apostolos Sdrolias
• Wanji Wu
• Argyro Angeli
• Yuxuan Liu (Sandy)