Mario Fernando

Dr. Mario Fernando is a Professor of Management at the University of Wollongong’s Faculty of Business and Law, and Director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Management. He holds a Visiting Fellow appointment at Cornell University (2023–2024). His research focuses on responsible leadership, AI ethics, business ethics, and cross-cultural management. Fernando has secured significant funding, including a 2025–2028 Dubai Future Fund project exploring AI literacy and trust (Yathiqu). He has also led DFAT-funded initiatives on fashion business and ethical practices.

**Research & Grants**

• Current Dubai Future Foundation project: AI-driven trust-building tools
• DFAT grants (2021, 2018) for fashion-tech and ethical business
• ANZAM Educator of the Year (teaching excellence)

**Teaching & Leadership**

• OLT citation winner for teaching innovation
• Editorial Review Board Member, *Leadership & Organization Development Journal*
• Advisory roles at Nan Tien Institute (2019–2022)

His publications (140+) address AI ethics, Machiavellian leadership, and sustainability in hospitality. Teaching focuses on transformative learning for responsible executive action.