Thomas Walker is a Professor of Finance and Concordia University Research Chair in Emerging Risk Management at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Prior to academia, he worked for several years in the German consulting and industrial sector at Mercedes Benz, Utility Consultants International, Lahmeyer International, Telenet, and KPMG Peat Marwick.
Dieter Gramlich is a Professor at DHBW – Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University in Heidenheim, Germany, where he serves as Head of the Banking Department. He previously studied at the University of Mannheim and was an interim professor and Chair of Banking & Finance at the University of Halle. His research focuses on sustainable finance.
Akram Sadati is a Finance MSc candidate at the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University. She serves as a teaching assistant and research associate for the Emerging Risks Information Center. In addition, she has experience as a financial analyst and data analyst in the banking and financial services industry. Akram completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Financial Management in Iran. She has been awarded several scholarships and awards for her academic performance.