Maria Giaka

BSc in Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; MS in Economic and Business Strategy, University of Piraeus; PhD in Business Strategy, Sustainability and Innovation

Dr. Maria Giaka is an expert in business strategy, sustainability, and innovation, holding a PhD from the University of Piraeus. Her research focuses on corporate sustainability, innovation strategies, and international business, emphasizing how organizations can thrive in today’s dynamic environments. With extensive teaching experience at prestigious institutions such as the Athens University of Economics and Business, the Hellenic Open University, the University of West Attica, and Panteion University, Dr. Giaka has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in management, marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, and strategic business administration.

Her teaching integrates interactive methods like case studies and real-world applications to foster student engagement and active learning. Dr. Giaka’s research contributions include publications in reputable international journals, including several ABS 3-ranked journals such as the Journal of International Money and Finance and the Journal of Business Research, and presentations at international conferences on topics such as climate risk, ESG, corporate sustainability, and strategic decision-making.

In addition to academia, she provides consulting services in business development, product commercialization, and sustainability strategies, helping organizations achieve innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Selected Publications

Agoraki, Κ.Κ., Giaka, M., Konstantios, D., Negkakis, I. (2024). The relationship between firm-level climate risk, financial integration, cost of capital, and investment efficiency.Journal of International Money and Finance, 141(3), 102994 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin.2023.102994 [ABS rate 3; Impact factor 2.762; Cite Score 3,9; SJR rating Q1]

Agoraki, Μ.Ε., Giaka, M., Konstantios, D., Patsika, V. (2023). Firms’ sustainability, financial performance and regulatory dynamics: Evidence from European firms, Journal of International Money and Finance, 131(10), 102785  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin.2022.102785 [ABS rate 3; Impact factor 2.762; Cite Score 3,9; SJR rating Q1]

Fafaliou, I., Giaka, M., Konstantios, D., Polemis, M., (2022). Firms’ ESG reputational risk and market longevity: A firm-level analysis for the United States. Journal of Business Research 149, 161–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.05.010 [ABS rate 3; Impact factor 10.969; Cite Score 11,2; SJR rating Q1].

Chasiotis, I., Giaka, M, Konstantios, D., Naoum, V.-C. (2021) Financing Investment under Uncertainty: The Case of Payout Reductions in Globally Listed Maritime Firms, Theoretical Economics Letters, 11(6), 1157-1164, doi: 10.4236/tel.2021.116073. [ABS rate 1; Impact factor 1,02; Cite Score 3,1; SJR rating Q1]