Olivier Colot, Ph.D. in Management Sciences, is a Professor at the Warocqué School of Business and Economics at the University of Mons, where he teaches accounting and entrepreneurship. He also holds the Chair in Entrepreneurship, oversees student internships in companies, and serves as the faculty advisor for student-entrepreneurs. His research primarily focuses on family businesses (including succession, performance, debt, and governance), as well as accounting and entrepreneurship. His work has been published in international peer-reviewed journals