Michele Vincenti

Michele Vincenti
Born (1958-09-29) 29 September 1958
NationalityItalian, Canadian
Academic background
Alma materRoyal Roads University, Fielding University
Academic work
DisciplineLeadership, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Corporate strategy, Management consulting[1]
InstitutionsUniversity Canada West
Notable ideasLeadership, Artificial Intelligence

Michele Vincenti is an Italian-Canadian academic and business professional known for his work in artificial intelligence (AI), leadership, strategy, and management consulting.[2][3] He is Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at University Canada West (UCW) in Vancouver and Chief Digital/AI Center Strategic Officer at the U.S.-based company The Rob Rockefeller Standard Carbon LLC.[4][5] Previously, he chaired the university's Leadership and People Management Department within the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.[6]

Education

Michele Marco Francesco Vincenti holds a Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University in Colwood, British Columbia (Canada).[2] He later completed a Ph.D. in Human Organizational Systems at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California), where he also earned a master's degree in the same field.[3][5]

Career

Vincenti joined University Canada West in 2005, initially teaching courses on strategy, leadership, finance, and consulting.[3] Over time, he took on administrative responsibilities,[7] including chairing UCW’s Leadership and People Management Department within the MBA program. In February 2025, he became UCW’s first Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.[4]

Vincenti is the co-founder of Alvana Business Consulting, a firm providing finance and leadership solutions across North America[8] and since 2024, he serves as Chief Digital/AI Center Strategic Officer at the U.S.-based company The Rob Rockefeller Standard Carbon LLC.[9]

Research

Vincenti's research interests focus on the intersection of AI, leadership and silence management.[10]

Vincenti hosted the 18th edition of the World Conference of Italian Researchers Abroad in 2024 in Vancouver,[11][12] and having spoken on ethics and AI-assisted leadership at the 19th edition of the same conference in 2025, held at the European Parliament in Brussels.[13]

Selected publications

  • Jelavic, M. and Vincenti, M. (2012) "Chaos theory and organisational decision-making", Canadian Manager
  • Jelavic, M. and M., Vincenti, M. (2012) "The neurobiology of experience: Memory-prediction and its role in the management decision-making process", Canadian Institute of Management
  • Vincenti, M. (2024) "AI and Leadership in Startup Innovation and Disruption: The Case of Mobility as a Service (MaaS)" (Presentation of the monograph in Helsinki, Finland, in October 2024, at the 1st International Symposium on Intelligent Technology for Future Transport - ITFT 2024)
  • M. Madanchian, Vincenti, M. and Taerdoost, H. (2024) "Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI: Tools, Applications and Limitations" in: Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence:Proceedings of ICEAI 2023, Springer; ISBN 978-98-19-98596-8
  • Madanchian, M., Vincenti, M. and Taerdoost, H. (2024) "Enhancing Human Resource Management with Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices", in: Moldovan, L. and Gligor A. (eds), The 17th International Conference Interdisciplinarity in Engineering: Inter-eng 2023 Conference Proceedings (2), Springer; ISBN 978-30-31-54670-9

Honours

  • Gold Archimedes Medal for scientific collaboration on the use of AI, awarded at the Tonino Accolla EUROMED Festival[14]

References

  1. ^ "Michele Vincenti's profile". Research Gate (in Italian). Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b TdM. "Curriculum Vitae of Michele Vincenti on the official website of the Trinità dei Monti Think Tank" (PDF). Think Tank Trinità dei Monti. Retrieved June 16, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b c "Michele Vincenti". University Canada West. Retrieved March 31, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b UCW. "UCW names new department chairs, Dr. Michele Vincenti position". University Canada West. Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ a b RR. "Curriculum Vitae of Michele Vincenti on the official website of The Rob Rockefeller Standard Carbon LLC" (PDF). The Rob Rockefeller Standard Carbon LLC. Retrieved June 16, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "New Program Chairs Appointed at University Canada West". University Canada West. Retrieved March 31, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Dr. Michele Vincenti – MBA professor at University Canada West (UCW)". Vancouver MBA. Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Dr. Vincenti professional background". Alvana Business Consulting. Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Introducing Michele Vincenti as Chief Digital/AI Center Strategic Officer". The Rockfeller S.C.T. Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Trade Ready. "Dr. Michele Vincenti, CITP - FIBP – President and CEO". Trade Ready. Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Ricercatori italiani da ogni angolo del mondo alla conferenza di Vancouver con TSIC e UCW". Corriere Canadese. April 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "Conclusa a Vancouver la XVIII Conferenza dei ricercatori italiani nel mondo". Punto di Incontro. April 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ UCW. "Dr. Michele Vincenti represents UCW at the European Parliament". University West Canada. Retrieved June 4, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ UCW. "UCW academic scoops award for pioneering AI research". University West Canada (in X). Retrieved August 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)