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Anthony Portigliatti, Ph.D. is an educator, entrepreneur, investor and real estate developer, with operations in the United States, Latin America and Europe.

He holds doctoral degrees in Business Administration and Education, and works as a professor, international speaker and mentor to leaders, business owners, executives and professionals in the areas of leadership, human behavior, communication, organizational development and legacy building.

He is currently Chancellor and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Directors of Florida Christian University.

He is also founder and president of Excellence Senior Living, owner of Lakehurst Building and president of SOAR Global Institute, the American Coaching and Mentoring Association, the American Ministers Association and Lion's Roar International.

Throughout his career, he has combined academic, business and executive experience to develop leaders and organizations, promoting sustainable growth, impact and legacy.

Professor Anthony Portigliatti, Ph.D. is an educator, entrepreneur, investor and real estate developer, with operations in the United States, Latin America and Europe.

Dr. Portigliatti holds doctoral degrees in Business Administration and Education. He is also a professor in these areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, he is an international speaker in the areas of Human Behavior and Development, Hospitality with a specialization in seniors, Communication, Marketing and Diversity, and also serves as a mentor to business leaders, executives, professionals and students.

He is currently Chancellor and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Directors of Florida Christian University.

Previously, he served as president of the institution between 1999 and 2017. Under his leadership, Florida Theological Seminary was transformed into Florida Christian University and went through a significant process of institutional growth on an international scale, expanding its academic offerings at the Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels in the areas of Education, Administration, Counseling, Clinical Counseling, Coaching and Theology.

During his tenure, the university began offering programs in English, Portuguese and Spanish, expanded its physical infrastructure and established its current international headquarters.

Beyond his work in education, Dr. Portigliatti is an entrepreneur, investor and real estate developer. He is the founder and president of Excellence Senior Living, a group dedicated to the development and management of high-standard senior living communities throughout the State of Florida. The organization's mission is to provide a safe and stimulating environment, offering excellent hospitality services, personalized care and continuous development, always focused on the well-being and quality of life of its residents.

He is also the owner of Lakehurst Building, LLC.

The company is responsible for a two-story commercial building with 32,389 square feet of gross area and 30,524 square feet of climate-controlled area, comprising more than 160 offices. The development operates as a business center that promotes synergy among small and medium-sized organizations, contributing to the strengthening of their operations, increased profitability and sustainable growth. The property is located in Orlando's Tech Zone, minutes from downtown, the airports, International Drive, the convention centers and the new Universal EPIC Universe theme park.

Dr. Portigliatti is also President of SOAR Global Institute, the American Coaching and Mentoring Association, the American Ministers Association and Lion's Roar International.

As a business executive, he has held important leadership positions in Brazil and abroad, among them Executive Vice President of Grupo Formitex, the holding conglomerate of Formica and Formiplac Formilaine in Brazil, of Formica Formicolor in Argentina, and of Lamett in the Netherlands.