Daniel Connolly

Dr. Daniel Connolly serves as Dean and Professor at the School of Business at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY. He is a globally recognized thought leader in hospitality information technology and has held leadership roles, including past deanship at Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business. His expertise spans information technology strategy, electronic commerce, hospitality systems, business strategy, and customer experience management.

Education:

• Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• MBA, American University
• B.S., Cornell University

His research emphasizes the strategic use of IT and e-commerce for business advantage, with notable contributions like Technology Strategies for the Hospitality Industry, the first book on the subject in the industry. He has also consulted across hospitality, healthcare, and technology sectors and brings over 8 years of experience in hotel and restaurant operations. Dr. Connolly is a member of the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Global Technology 100 and actively participates in community service through leadership roles in organizations such as Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, the Small Business Council of Rochester, and Elevate Rochester. He previously chaired the MidAmerican Business Deans Association and Children and Families of Iowa’s Board of Directors.