Anthony P. Cannizzaro

Dr. Anthony P. Cannizzaro serves as Vice Dean and Associate Professor of Strategic Management & International Business at the Busch School of Business, Catholic University of America. He oversees faculty affairs, strategic initiatives, and directs the International Business Program and Ciocca Center's Family Business Consortium. He represents professional school faculty on the University’s Board of Trustees.

Education: B.S. in International Business & Finance from The Ohio State University (2006); Ph.D. in Business from George Washington University (2015).

Research focuses on intersections of business, government, and civil society, emphasizing institutional economics, political risk, and transparency in multinational operations. His work examines how firms navigate stakeholder engagement in complex institutional environments. Recent studies address state-owned enterprises' transparency challenges and political risk mitigation strategies.

Recognized with multiple academic awards including AIB/Temple Best Paper nomination and AOM IM Division finalist status. Served on editorial boards for Journal of International Business Studies and led AOM doctoral committees. Active in professional organizations: Academy of International Business, Academy of Management, and Strategic Management Society.

Teaches courses in business ethics, international finance, and corporate governance. Previously worked at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), executing over $1B in M&A transactions for financial institutions during the TARP era.