Roberto Di Pietra

Roberto Di Pietra Overview

Roberto Di Pietra is the rector of Università degli Studi di Siena and professor at the Department of Business and Law at the University of Siena.

Roberto Di Pietra's educational background is impressive. He earned his Ph.D. in Accounting and Business Administration in 1997 from the University of Pisa, Italy. Additionally, he completed a specialization in Banking in 1993 at the University of Siena. This solid foundation laid the groundwork for his successful career in academia.

One of his notable roles includes being a Faculty member of Network Harmonia, focusing on Faculty Accounting harmonization and standardization in Europe, with a particular emphasis on Enforcement, Comparability, and Capital Markets Effects from 2000 to 2005.

Pietra's primary research interests encompass International Accounting, Auditing, and Accounting History. His expertise in these areas has led to impactful contributions to the academic community.

He has held significant editorial roles, serving as the Editor of the Journal of Management and Governance from 2007 to 2015, and currently continues as a Past and Contributing Editor of the same journal. Additionally, he is an Editorial Board member for several prestigious journals, including Accounting in Europe, Revista Española de Contabilidad y Financiación de Empresa, and Financial Reporting.

Beyond his academic responsibilities, Roberto Di Pietra is also deeply involved in various academic committees and organizations. He serves as the President of the Italian Society of Accounting History (SISR) and is a member of the Italian Accounting Standards body (OIC) Academic Panel.

As a Visiting Professor, he has shared his knowledge at esteemed institutions such as the University of Sydney and the University of Ljubljana. His international engagements underline his commitment to advancing the field of Accounting and Business Administration on a global scale.

Roberto Di Pietra's dedication to academia is further highlighted by his extensive experience as a professor. He has been a full professor in Business Economics at the University of Siena since 1998. His courses cover a wide range of topics, including Accounting and Financial Reporting, International Financial Accounting, and Auditing. Moreover, his research activities encompass International Accounting, IFRS, Corporate Governance, Auditing, and Accounting History.