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Tony Zolla
Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice, Supply Chain and Systems Intelligence
Tony Zolla is a C-suite executive, board advisor, and management educator who has spent three decades leading at the intersection of digital technology, business transformation, and organizational change. His work focuses on a defining challenge for today鈥檚 leaders: how organizations, management practices, and the nature of leadership itself must evolve amid accelerating change.
Tony has built digital businesses generating billions in revenue, launched and scaled products reaching tens of millions of people, and reshaped how complex global enterprises organize, operate, and adapt. His career spans leadership roles at some of the world鈥檚 most recognized companies, including Hyatt Hotels, Ticketmaster, Cars Commerce, and ULTA Beauty, and today extends to the boardroom, where he advises the Board of Directors of First Horizon Corporation.
At 天美传媒, Tony brings the perspective of a seasoned business leader into the classroom, connecting academic concepts with real-world business challenges. His teaching prepares students to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively as technology and new ways of working reshape the workplace.
Education
M.B.A., Management & Organizations, Northwestern University 鈥� Kellogg School of Management
M.S., Ecommerce Technology, DePaul University 鈥� Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media
B.B.A., Information Systems, Loyola University Chicago 鈥� Quinlan School of Business
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Corporate Directors 鈥� NACD Directorship Certified
Private Directors Association
Professional Interests
Organizational Adaptation 鈥� Leadership & the Future of Management 鈥� AI & Emerging Technology
