International Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, Vienna

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Suzanne Kieviet
Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Professor Kieviet is passionate Management Accounting lecturer with a Master’s degree in Taxation. She enjoys teamwork and strive to achieve excellence. Dr. Kieviet has been a lecturer for 20 years at the School of Accounting, Stellenbosch University and enjoy doing research.

Prof. Kieviet will deliver a keynote speech titled: "The Influence of Board Composition and Functions on ESG Disclosure in South African Listed Firms"

Dr. Henriette Scholtz
Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Dr. Scholtz is motivated accounting professional with a PhD in accounting. She has twenty-one years of experience as a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, seven years of experience in a large banking group, and three years as trainee accountant equipping me with excellent communication, presentation, and management skills. Dr. Scholtz excels at building meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client expectations.

Dr. Scholtz will deliver a keynote speech titled: "Board Diversity and board subcommittee structures as Moderators of the ESG–Performance Relationship in South Africa"

Prof. Hamed Ghiaie
Department of Economics, Paris Campus, École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP Business School), France

Professor Ghiaie is a macroeconomist whose research focuses on public policy, financial economics, and housing markets. His work examines the mechanisms through which economic policies shape economies. He has published in leading academic journals and collaborates with international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the OECD, and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Homepage: https://sites.google.com/site/hamedghiaie/

Professional Experience
2019 - Present Assistant Professor of Economics & Public Policy École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP Business School), Department of Economics, Paris Campus, France
Coordinator of the BIM Macroeconomics program
Co-director of the "Public Affairs" Specialization
Co-coordinator of the PYM Economics program

Past Experience Economic Consultant
United Nations Development Programme, New York, USA
International Labour Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris, France
International Monetary Fund, Washington, D.C., USA
Research Group in Economics and International Development, Quebec, Canada

Prof. Ghiaie will deliver a keynote speech titled: "Housing Deposit Channel of Monetary Policy and Housing Price Double-Dip?"