Alfonso Carballo is Head of the Department of People & Organisations at NEOMA Business School. He earned his PhD from Bocconi University (Italy), a Master’s in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University (USA), and a BA in Economics from ITAM (Mexico). His research focuses on individuals and organizations during times of change and transition, examining the role of organizations and institutions in addressing social and political issues and shaping business and policy outcomes. His work explores the interplay between population dynamics, institutions, and culture in shaping inequalities, gender gaps, and polarization, with significant implications for corporate and policy decision-making. Using quantitative research and advanced econometric methods, Alfonso has published in leading journals such as Nature Human Behavior, Journal of International Business Studies, and Global Strategy Journal. He has presented at prominent international conferences, including the Academy of Management, EGOS Colloquium, Strategic Management Society, Academy of International Business, Population Association of America, Economic History Association, and World Economic History Congress. Before academia, Alfonso served as CEO of Mexico's Regulatory Reform Program (with the rank of Vice Minister), appointed by the President, and has provided consulting expertise to various countries, companies and international organizations.