Prof. Anthony Portigliatti
Chancellor and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Directors of Florida Christian University, educator, entrepreneur and mentor.Chanceler e Presidente do Conselho Consultivo de Diretores da Florida Christian University, educador, empreendedor e mentor.
Prof. Anthony Portigliatti, Ph.D.International vision.
Purposeful leadership.
Building a legacy.Visão internacional.
Liderança com propósito.
Construção de legado.
Educator, businessman and mentor to leaders, Anthony Portigliatti brings together international executive experience, academic work and a career dedicated to developing people and businesses.Educador, empresário e mentor de líderes, Anthony Portigliatti reúne experiência executiva internacional, atuação acadêmica e uma trajetória dedicada ao desenvolvimento de pessoas e negócios.
Chancellor and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Florida Christian University in Orlando, he served as the institution’s president from 1999 to 2017, leading a period of academic expansion and internationalization.Chanceler e Presidente do Conselho Consultivo da Florida Christian University, em Orlando, presidiu a instituição entre 1999 e 2017, conduzindo um período de expansão acadêmica e internacionalização.
His experience includes serving as Executive Vice President of Grupo Formitex and doing business in markets across the Americas and Europe. As an entrepreneur and investor, his work spans education, leadership development, real estate and ventures focused on quality of life for seniors.Sua experiência inclui a Vice-Presidência Executiva do Grupo Formitex e atuação empresarial em mercados das Américas e da Europa. Como empreendedor e investidor, sua trajetória abrange educação, desenvolvimento de lideranças, mercado imobiliário e empreendimentos voltados à qualidade de vida na terceira idade.
With doctorates in Administration and Education, he connects academic knowledge with the hands-on experience of someone who leads organizations and builds businesses. As a mentor and international speaker, he addresses human behavior, communication, strategic vision and leadership.Com doutorados em Administração e Educação, conecta conhecimento acadêmico à experiência prática de quem lidera organizações e desenvolve negócios. Em sua atuação como mentor e palestrante internacional, trabalha temas como comportamento humano, comunicação, visão estratégica e liderança.
For business owners, executives and future partners, he offers a perspective that brings together human development, strategic decisions and a long-term vision.Para empresários, executivos e futuros parceiros, oferece uma perspectiva que une desenvolvimento humano, decisões estratégicas e visão de longo prazo.
A career that inspires leaders to broaden their vision, strengthen their businesses and build a lasting legacy.Uma trajetória que inspira líderes a ampliar sua visão, fortalecer seus negócios e construir um legado duradouro.
Roots, Education
and Career.Raízes, formação
e trajetória.
Professor Anthony Portigliatti Ph.D. is a U.S. citizen of Italian descent. He was born in the city of Santa Fe, Argentina, where he lived for 16 years, and then moved to Brazil where he lived for 28 years. O Prof. Anthony Portigliatti, Ph.D., é cidadão americano de ascendência italiana. Nasceu na cidade de Santa Fé, na Argentina, onde viveu por 16 anos, e em seguida mudou-se
para o Brasil, onde viveu por 28 anos.
In 1999, he moved with his family to the United States to become president of Florida Christian University and develop other business projects. He is currently the President of the Board of Directors of Florida Christian University, Lakehurst Building, LLC and SOAR Global Institute.
As a business executive, he has held important positions in Brazil and abroad, such as Executive Vice President of Group Formitex, holding conglomerate Formica, and Formiplac Formilaine in Brazil, Formica Formicolor, Argentina, and Lamett, in the Netherlands.
Prof. Portigliatti holds a bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in Business Administration, Education and Clinical Psychology. He is a professor in these areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has participated in numerous monographs, dissertations and doctoral theses, having directed several of these works.
He is also an international lecturer in the areas of Human Behavior and Development, Communication, Marketing and Diversity, and has served as a mentor for business leaders, executives, politicians, students and professionals. He is an educator, entrepreneur, investor and real estate developer in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Brazil and Europe.
A Life of Leadership, Education, and EnterpriseUma Vida de Liderança,
Educação e Empreendedorismo
Santa Fe, Argentina
Born in Santa Fe, Argentina, into a family of Italian heritage, where he spent his formative years and developed the values that would guide his future in leadership, education and business.
Brazil
After moving to Brazil, he built a successful career in business and executive leadership, holding key positions with international organizations, including the Formitex / Formica Group and operations spanning Latin America and Europe.
A New Chapter in the United States
Moved with his family to Orlando, Florida, to become President of Florida Christian University while expanding his involvement in business, leadership development and entrepreneurship.
Transforming Florida Christian University
Served as President of Florida Christian University, leading a period of significant institutional growth, academic expansion, and international development that strengthened the university’s global presence.
Chancellor & Organizational Leader
Assumed the role of Chancellor and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Florida Christian University while continuing to lead and support multiple organizations focused on education, leadership development, business and community impact.
Educator, Entrepreneur & Mentor
Continues to serve as an educator, executive, investor, entrepreneur, mentor, helping develop leaders, organizations, initiatives dedicated to growth, innovation, lasting impact.
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From His Experience
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