Mrs Bahareh Esmaeili

Biography

Graduating in Polymer Engineering in 2011 marked my initial entry into the realm of sustainability. During that period, I acquired practical experience through a research project focused on the recycling of Polyethylene. Subsequently, I made a transition into the field of Finance, amassing nearly 11 years of expertise as a seasoned financial advisor and stock trader in Iran's capital market. My primary responsibilities were advising companies seeking listing on the stock market and going IPO, requiring to investigation and analysing companies, from a boarder perspective. This journey deepened my understanding of corporate finance, risk management and financial modelling. In pursuit of continuous growth, I completed my first master's degree in financial management in 2019. Seeking international exposure and embracing new horizons, I relocated to the UK, where, in 2023, I achieved distinction in my second master's degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management at Kingston University London. This academic endeavour not only sparked my passion for research, particularly at the intersection of finance and sustainability, but also resulted in being granted a fully funded scholarship from Kingston University, enabling me to further pursue my interest at an advanced level.  As a research student, I am eager to delve deeper into this crucial field, aspiring to enhance our understanding of how sustainability and ESG disclosure and performance influence and shape corporate risk.