Anthony D. Pizzo is a recognized leader in sport management, holding a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management from the Fox School of Business, Temple University, an MS in Finance, and an MBA in International Business from St. John’s University, Rome Campus. A proud La Salle alumnus (Class of 2005), Dr. Pizzo is a Research Fellow of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), honored for his significant contributions to sport-related scholarship. His teaching and research are deeply informed by his extensive experience in finance and project management, including senior roles at the School District of Philadelphia. Dr. Pizzo has published widely in business, sport, and leisure journals, emphasizing strategic management and digital innovation in sport and esports. His global perspective is enhanced by his experiences as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Temple University’s Japan Campus and as a consultant for Hakutsuru Sake, a leading Japanese sake firm.