Nina Perunović is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, and a Researcher at the Center for Finance, licensed scientific research institution in Podgorica, Montenegro. She holds a Master's degree in European Economic Integration from the Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, and a second Master's degree in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CSR) from Birkbeck, University of London, where she was awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the Government of the United Kingdom. Her research focuses on competition policy, ESG frameworks, and sustainable finance. Throughout her career, Nina has been a scholarship recipient of several international excellence programs, including CEEPUS (Bratislava University of Economics and Business) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. She is the author of numerous academic articles, national strategies, and policy documents in sustainable development, finance, and European integration. Nina is an active member of the Montenegrin Pan-European Union (CPEU), Birkbeck Alumni Network, and the global network The G100 Club, where she serves as National Coordinator for Financial Empowerment and Inclusive Policies.