The W. Frank Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning. A
place where students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while
developing professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of
business schools worldwide due to its double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
Housed in the award-winning building, Woolsey Hall, features artwork, sculptures,
gardens, and The Promise Bridge – a 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge over the water
in front of the building.
The Center for Management Development (CMD) and Executive Education at Wichita State
University’s W. Frank Barton School of Business is continuing its Executive Education
Series for industry leaders and executives.
The next program will feature Dr. Mark Esposito, an internationally recognized authority
on artificial intelligence (AI) and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. His session,
“Leading with AI: Mastering AI-Driven Strategy for Market Leadership,” will take place on October 2 from 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Woolsey Hall.
“The world of leadership is changing rapidly with the rise of artificial intelligence,”
said Dr. Esposito. “I’m excited to share the opportunities AI can provide for leaders
who are willing to embrace it and activate it for themselves and their companies.”
Dr. Esposito is a trusted advisor to governments and corporations worldwide. He is
a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global AI Alliance and its Fostering Converging
Technologies group, placing him at the forefront of global discussions on technology
and economic development. He serves as Professor of Economics and Strategy at both
Hult International Business School and Harvard University, where he leads initiatives
on AI, global strategy, and economic development. He is also affiliated with the Berkman
Klein Center for Internet and Society and the Center for International Development
at Harvard, and serves as Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown University’s
McDonough School of Business. Dr. Esposito earned his doctorate from École des Ponts
Paris Tech, the world’s oldest civil engineering school.
As an entrepreneur, Dr. Esposito co-founded Nexus FrontierTech and The Circular Economy
Alliance, and he has authored 13 books, including multiple Amazon bestsellers and
forthcoming works on AI strategy. Ranked among Thinkers50’s top business minds, he
is a sought-after voice on how technology is reshaping competitive advantage in today’s
volatile environment. He recently served as the James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker
and J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence at the Barton School in Spring 2025.
The Executive Education Series is a bold CMD initiative designed to deliver market-driven,
transformative programming that addresses the most pressing business challenges. Through
Dr. Esposito’s session, CEOs, C-Suite executives, presidents, vice presidents, directors,
and other leaders will gain strategies to move beyond reactive resilience toward proactive,
AI-powered competitive advantage. Attendees will learn frameworks for integrating
AI, navigating regulatory changes and disruptions, developing governance and risk
tools, and connecting with peers.
“The Executive Education program isn’t just professional development—it’s personal
transformation,” said Denise Sherman, Director of CMD and Executive Education. “Our
programs are built for leaders who never stop growing. We are thrilled to have Dr.
Esposito as our next Executive Education Series speaker and presenter. He is a global
thought leader who will set the stage for a series of engaging, powerful, and transformative
conversations.”
For more information about the Executive Education Series, including details on the
October 2 event with Dr. Mark Esposito, visit https://cmd.wichita.edu/ExecED.
