Anthony P. Cannizzaro

Anthony P. Cannizzaro is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management & International Business and Vice Dean at the Busch School of Business, The Catholic University of America. He oversees faculty affairs, academic strategy, and directs the International Business Program and Family Business Consortium. His expertise spans institutional economics, political risk, and corporate governance in multinational contexts.

Education:

• B.S. in International Business & Finance, Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University (2006)
• Ph.D. in Business, George Washington University (2015)

Research Focus: Examines how institutions and political relations shape multinational firms' transparency in foreign investments. Integrates international strategy with political economy theories to analyze stakeholder engagement and governance challenges. Recent work explores state-owned enterprises and election impacts on disclosure practices.

Awards & Recognition:

• Academy of Management Best Reviewer Award
• Chei-Min Paik Award for Excellence in Business Research (2x)
• Provost's Advancement of Teaching Award

Advising & Leadership: Academic director for Family Business Consortium; editorial board member for Journal of International Business Studies; chaired AOM's Doctoral Student Committee. Prior to academia, advised on $1B+ M&A transactions at KBW investment bank.

Labs & Collaborations: Active in Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, emphasizing ethical business practices aligned with the Common Good. Research bridges economic theory with Catholic social teaching principles like corporate governance and institutional integrity.