Vincent A. Conte

Vincent A. Conte is an Adjunct Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Business School of Hofstra University, where he has been teaching since 2009. He brings decades of industry experience as a management consultant and executive coach, having worked with global firms such as Accenture, Hay Group, and HCD Global. His teaching spans graduate and undergraduate levels, with courses in executive leadership, human resources management, organizational behavior, multinational business management, and conflict negotiation.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from Hofstra University (1985), an M.A. in General Experimental Psychology from Hofstra (1981), and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Manhattan College (1976). He also earned a B.A. from St. John's University.

Dr. Conte’s research and professional work focus on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and human capital strategy. His expertise spans change management, performance systems, and cross-cultural leadership, particularly in international contexts. Although no specific publications are listed, his work has been published in areas such as International Leadership Development and Human Resources Strategy.

He has held adjunct teaching positions at several prestigious institutions, including NYU-Polytechnic Institute, NYU Stern School of Business, The New School, Yonsei University in Seoul, and St. John’s University. These roles reflect a sustained commitment to higher education alongside his consulting practice.

Dr. Conte is the Managing Partner of Work/Life, LLC (2008–present), a consulting firm specializing in organization design, executive coaching, and human resources strategy. His prior roles include Senior Partner at HCD Global in Shanghai, Associate Partner at Accenture, and Consultant at the Hay Group. He has also served as an HR Manager and Internal Consultant earlier in his career.