Dr. Fahad Khalid is an Associate Professor in the Department of Financial Management at the School of Business, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China. He was awarded the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. at the University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China. Additionally, he holds a Ph.D. certification from the Netherlands, achieved through an external Ph.D. program. His primary research interests lie in digital transformation, sustainability, and corporate governance, with a particular emphasis on the Chinese corporate environment. Dr. Khalid’s scholarly contributions have been recognized through different awards, including the ‘Best Paper’ award at the 2nd International Research Conference on Financial Economics and Humanities, held at Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan. He has an outstanding track record of publications in renowned academic journals, such as Business Strategy and the Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Finance Research Letters, and China Finance Review International, among others. His research is known for its depth and rigor, contributing valuable insights to the fields of financial management and corporate governance. With a strong academic background and a commitment to advancing research in his field, Dr. Fahad Khalid continues to make significant contributions to the literature on digital transformation and sustainability in the context of Chinese firms.