Jesús Manuel Palma-Ruiz is a Full Professor at the Faculty of International Economics, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (Mexico). He holds an International Ph.D. (Hons.) in Business Management, University of Cantabria (Spain). He is a member of the National System of Researchers (SNI-CONACYT) and holds the Recognition of Desirable Profile, Secretariat of Public Education (SEP-PROMEP). With over 15 years of experience in both the private and academic sectors, he has been a professor of business for graduate and undergraduate levels, collaborating in business incubation and technology parks programs. He is a collaborator in research groups in Mexico and Spain, and has been involved in international and regional projects such as the European Union International Urban Cooperation Region-to-Region Program, GEM, GUESSS, and other local initiatives. He has published in scientific journals and co-edited books with IGI Global and Springer editorials. His research interests are in entrepreneurship and strategic management, with a focus on family firms.