Carlo Vermiglio is a Full Professor of Business Economics and Vice Rector for Financial Statements and Integrated Reporting at the University of Messina. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Bocconi University and his Ph.D. from Roma Tre University. He has completed training and visiting research programs at universities abroad and teaches in Ph.D. and executive master’s programs. His research focuses on public management issues, with a particular emphasis on smart cities, disaster management, and ESG reporting, and he has published in prestigious international journals.