Ivo Pezzuto

Born in Italy, raised and educated in the USA, Dr. Ivo Pezzuto is a seasoned lecturer, advisor, and consultant to national and multinational firms and financial institutions, author, and board member of scholarly journals. He is also a Chief Economic Advisor and Board Member of a boutique, independent advisory firm focused on cross-border M&A, corporate finance, capital growth and strategic consulting and a Member of the Advisory Board of a US Think Tank ( ThoughtLab ).

He is an affiliated member of the Microeconomics of Competitiveness program (MOC) at the Institute of Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School. Dr. Ivo Pezzuto is a senior lecturer of economics and economic scenarios, finance and fintech, sustainable business models, strategic management, digital transformation, disruptive innovation, governance and regulation, and international business management at international business schools and executive education programs.

He is the author of multiple papers, book chapters, books, articles, and journal publications on economics and business management. In 2010 he has contributed one chapter, along with prominent scholars such as, James K. Galbraith, Benjamin J. Keys, Tanmoy Mukherjee, Amit Seru, and Vikrant Vig, Erik F. Gerding, Alan Kirman, Brenda González-Hermosillo, Antonio Spilimbergo , Steve Symansky, Olivier Blanchard, and Carlo Cottarelli to Prof. Robert W. Kolb book titled "Lessons from the Financial Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and Our Economic Future," published by Wiley.

He wrote a book in 2013 titled "Predictable and Avoidable. Repairing Economic Dislocation and Preventing the Recurrence of Crisis," published by Routledge, in collaboration with twenty-two "global thought leaders" of leading global organizations (eg Stanford University, NYU, University of Chicago, Wharton Financial Institutions Center, London School of Economics, IESE, Bocconi University, La Sorbonne University, Financial Times/Eurointelligence, Bloomberg LP, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Oracle, Temenos, Citi, Royal Bank of Scotland, Unicredit Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank).

Prior to his current board advisory, management consulting, and academic career, he has held senior executive positions at national and international level in Europe for leading global organizations in diversified industries ( Fiat Group, American Express, Accenture, Citibank, Diners Club ).

Dr. Ivo Pezzuto was the recipient of ISM's Teaching Excellence Award for the 2018-2019 academic year. He was awarded based on student evaluation scores, informal feedback, and dedication to the ISM ( International School of Management of Paris) community.

Dr. Pezzuto is a regular contributor and commentator for major international broadcasting networks, financial press and media such as, CNBC, RAI, The Global Analyst Magazine, Bloomberg, BBC Radio, TheStreet, International Banker, Stansberry Research, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Barron's, TIME magazine, and US News & World Report.

EDUCATION

• BS, Business Administration, NYU Stern School of Business, New York, USA
• MBA, General Management, SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy
• DBA, (Doctorate degree Summa Cum Laude in Economics), SMC University, Zurich/Zug, Switzerland

CURRENT ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

· Adjunct Professor, School of Economics, Catholic University of Milan, Milan, Italy (2010-present) · Adjunct Professor, International School of Management (ISM), Paris, France (2016-present) · Adjunct Professor, IAE Nice Graduate School of Management, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France (2014-present) · Adjunct Professor, Mundiapolis University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco (2022-present) · Adjunct Professor, SP Jain School of Global Management, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney (2018-present) · Adjunct Professor, School of Economics, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy (2021-present) * Senior Lecturer, CUOA Business School, Altavilla Vicentina (VI), Italy (2021-present) * Senior Lecturer, ISTUD Business School, Baveno/Milan, Italy (2004-present) * Senior Lecturer, Academy of Communication Foundation, Milan, Italy (2018-present)

PREVIOUS ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

· Guest Lecturer, School of Business, Nuremberg Institute of Technology Georg Simon Ohm, Nürnberg, Germany (2020) Adjunct Professor, ISEG Business School, Paris Campus, France (2018-2022) Adjunct Professor, University of Pisa School of Economics, Pisa, Italy (2014-2019) * · Guest Lecturer, International MBA program, MIP School of Management of Politecnico of Milan, Milan, Italy (2013) * Guest Lecturer, Ukrainian Academy of Banking of the National Bank of Ukraine, Sumy, Ukraine (2012) · Guest Lecturer, SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy (2010) * · School Partner, Senior Trainier and Subject Matter Leader, Scuola di Palo Alto (Palo Alto School), Milan, Italy (2004-2013) * Senior Lecturer, Captha Business School, Milan, Italy (2008-2010) * Senior Lecturer, Istituto Marangoni School of Fashion and Design, Milan, Italy (2008-2009) · Associate Professor, SMC University, Zurich/Zug, Switzerland and winner of a Full DBA Scholarship (2006-2013) · Senior Lecturer, ABI Formazione (Italian Banking Association Training Company) , Milan, Italy (2013) · Senior Lecturer and Subject Matter Leader, European School of Economics, Milan-Lucca Campus, Italy (2003-2009)

COURSES TAUGHT AT THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, MILAN CAMPUS

• International Business Management - Master of Science in Management Program (2014-2022) · Business and Economics - Undergraduate Program in Business Management (2010-2015) and Thesis Advisor.
• Business and Economics of Commercial Enterprises - Undergraduate Program in Business Management (2012-2013)
• Economics and Methods of International Trade - Graduate Program in Business Management (2016-2017)
• Strategic Analysis and Strategic Tools for the Luxury Industry - Master in Luxury Goods Management (EMLUX) (2018-2022) · International Transportation and Logistics - Master in International Management (MIB) (2014-2022). · Dr. Pezzuto has provided regularly advisory support to students of this program as Field Work Tutor (MIB Program) Introduction to Marketing - The Data Science for Management Master of the Graduate School of Economics (2017-2019)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Global Megatrends and Scenarios, Digital Innovation, Digital Transformation, Disruptive Innovation, Global Competitiveness, Business Models, Strategic Foresight, Scenario Planning, Strategic Management, Industry Analysis, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Sustanibility and Sustainable Economic Models, Renewable Energy Transition, Economic and Business Policy, Platform-based Business Models, Robotics, Drones, Big Data, IoT and Connected Devices, Machine Learning, AI, AR/VR, Blockchain, WEB 3.0, DeFi, Digital Wallets, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing and Quantum Computing, Digital Health , Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, International Business.

MEMBERSHIP IN EDITORIAL BOARDS AND REVIEW PROCESS

• Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education (JHTE) . Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) (2023-present)

• International Journal of Economics and Financial Research, Academic Research Publishing Group, Germany, Denmark, Pakistan (2021-present)

• International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research, Alicon Publications, India (2021-present)

• Journal of Management Review Macrothink Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada 89108, United States (2020-present)

· Reviewer of Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) for the new book proposal titled “Fueling Innovation in Africa” authored by Dr. Deseye Umurhohwo (2019). Book published in 2021 by Routledge https://tinyurl.com/5n9bvpru

• Paper Reviewer of the ACBSP Region 8 Conference in Prague, Czech Republic (2019)

· Journal Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions. Sumy, Ukraine (2019-present)

• Journal of Global Business Insights (JGBI). University of South Florida, USA (2019-present)

· Paper Reviewer of the ACBSP Region 8 Conference in Paris, France. (2018)

• Virtus Global Center for Corporate Governance, Sumy, Ukraine (2017-present)

• ISM Journal of International Business of ISM Paris, France. (2017-present)

• Journal of IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship (The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India - ICFAI), India (2017-present)

· Journal of Financial Markets, Institutions and Risks (FMIR) (2017-present)

• Journal of Business and Sustainability (International Scientific Journal), Canadian Center of Science and Education (2015-present)

• Journal of Governance & Regulation (International Scientific Journal), Publishing House Virtus Interpress, Sumy, Ukraine (2017-present)

• The Global Analyst (IUP Publications) The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), India (2015-present)