Stephen Lanza

Stephen Lanza is an Adjunct Professor (Part-Time) at the University of San Francisco. He serves as Principal at Tri-Valley Advising LLC, advising startups and mid-sized firms, and as Group Leader for Vistage International's CEO Peer Advisory Group. He holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a BS in Business from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly SLO), alongside certifications in Management Accounting, Leadership Development, Change Management, and Engineering Management.

• Expertise: Business strategy development, operations optimization, finance, and organizational leadership.
• Leadership Experience: Over 20 years as a VP/Corporate Officer across global firms like Lam Research, Mattson Technology, and NeoMagic Corporation, overseeing finance, operations, HR, and field management for thousands of employees.
• Board Memberships: Chairs include Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group, Las Positas College Foundation Board, and Cal Poly SLO College of Engineering Advisory Board. Co-Chairs ITV Education & Workforce Development Committee.

His research focuses on applying business strategy to contemporary challenges, informed by decades of executive experience across industries and geographies (Europe, Mexico, Asia).