Anthony Bowen
Adjunct Faculty
Biography
Dr. Anthony Bowen is a seasoned C-suite executive, educator, and digital transformation strategist with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across Fortune 1000 companies and global consulting firms. His expertise spans AI/ML and Generative AI, cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS), and advanced AdTech/MarTech ecosystems, with a focus on data modernization, compliant personalization, and enterprise-scale change. Dr. Bowen brings a rare 360-degree perspective to digital strategy, having led initiatives as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Digital Officer, managed multimillion-dollar media investments, and advised top-tier brands in telecommunications, financial services, hospitality, and travel. His client-side leadership includes Cablevision/Altice and Hilton Worldwide, complemented by agency and consulting roles with overseeingOMD – PHD Group, Annalect, worked with Virtusa, and AiMedia. As an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University, Jack Welch Management Institute, Southern New Hampshire University, and Queens College (CUNY), Dr. Bowen designs and delivers graduate-level curricula in Project Management, Digital Marketing, and Digital Transformation. His teaching philosophy centers on bridging theory and practice through real-world simulations and industry-embedded case studies. A published author and contributor to business journals, Dr. Bowen speaks on topics such as AI-driven customer engagement, cloud migration, and the future of digital media. He is passionate about preparing the next generation of leaders to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Education
  • Doctor of Business Administration
Programs Taught
  • Bridge (Doctor of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Data Analytics)
  • Bridge (Doctor of Business Administration: Data Analytics Qualitative Research)
  • Bridge (Doctor of Business Administration: Data Analytics Quantitative Research)
  • Bridge (Doctor of Business Administration: Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Qualitative Research)
  • Bridge (Doctor of Business Administration: Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Quantitative Research)
Classes
  • MKT-450: Marketing Management
  • MKT-607: Marketing Management
Publications
  • Anthony Bowen. (2016). Factors Leading to Motivational Decline among Team Members and the Impact of Motivational Decline on Project Success.
  • Anthony Bowen. (2025). The Transformation of Service Centers: A Peer-Reviewed Analysis of AI's Intelligence Impact and Evolving Landscape: Vol. 1 Issue 2 (2025.
Licenses / Certificates
  • AWS – edX AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
  • IBM – edX Certificate in Generative Ai
  • IBM – edX Certificate Ai for Everyone: Master the Basics
  • Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI
  • Certificate in Project Leadership
Awards
  • Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Honored for academic excellence in business administration at an ACBSP-accredited institution. Associated with Northcentral University - 2016
  • Golden Key International Honor Society Membership granted to the top 15% of graduate students based on academic achievements. Associated with Northcentral University - 2016
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success Recognized for leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence. Associated with Northcentral University - 2024
  • Hilton Worldwide – Circle of Excellence Award Regional E-commerce Manager of the Year, April 2012 Recognized for exceptional performance and contributions to Hilton’s e-commerce initiatives. $200 Million in Online Sales with 16 Owned & Managed Properties in the NY,NJ, PA area. Including the Waldorf Astoria NY, Hilton NY, Millennium Hilton and Conrad Hotels in Manhattan, NYC. - 2012
  • Psi Chi – The International Honor Society in Psychology Recognized for academic excellence and contributions to the field of psychology. Associated with York College of the City University of New York - 1992
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