Samir Trabelsi () is an academic researcher, economist and professor of accounting and governance at the Goodman School of Business of Brock University. Trabelsi began teaching at Goodman School of Business in 2004. In 2021, he was awarded the title of Distinguished Scholar by CPA Ontario. Prior to his academic career, Trabelsi practiced public accounting at KPMG Tunisia.
In July 2022, Trabelsi was elected as the President of the Canadian Academic Accounting Association for a three-year mandate.
Trabelsi is a frequent speaker and commentator on issues in the areas of corporate governance, sustainability, fighting corruption, and risk management for various news media such including TV, radio, and print media.
Personal life
Trabelsi grew up in Chat Meriam, Sousse, a mediterranean city of in Tunisia. He is married and has one child whose name is Yasin Trabelsi, living in Thorold, Ontario.