Simon Grima is Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, and Head of the Department of Insurance and Risk Management at the University of Malta. He is also a Professor at the University of Latvia. He has over 30 years of professional and academic experience in financial services, academia, and public entities. His research interests include risk management, finance, corporate governance, FinTech, sustainability, and financial regulation. He has an extensive international publication record and is actively involved in professional associations, editorial activities, and international research collaborations.