Rob Cordova

As a leading expert in the field of learning and development, Mr. Cordova has improved creativity and innovation capabilities for thousands of people in over 20 countries. He is known for transforming corporate learning into a dynamic and impactful experience while utilizing breakthrough techniques in active learning and adult business education.Often ranked as the top educator in client programs, his activity-based approach empowers managers and executives to think differently and drive change every day. Mr. Cordova's passion for innovation and expertise in course design has led him to create award-winning innovation exercises and countless courses designed to make innovation real, accessible, and practical. With in-depth experience in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he is also fluent in the cultural nuances of learning and adapts his content, activities, and approaches accordingly for maximum results. In addition to his contract work as the Director of Training with Futurethink, Rob has extensive global experience at American Express. In collaboration with an executive leadership team, he established a program to ensure training consistency across dozens of Asian countries. He also works closely with OPEN on partnership-training design which has been utilized at Lowe's and Costco stores across the United States. Rob's career includes immersion in such heavily regulated industries as pharmaceuticals, energy, and financial services, as well as expertise in operations, customer service, and quality. In addition to achieving his Master's in Business Education from New York University and publishing research on the transfer of learning in the Journal for Business Education, Rob is currently an adjunct professor for the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University in Manhattan.