Professor Aponte-Moreno specializes in leadership development, strategic management, and cross-cultural negotiations. He teaches both MBA and undergraduate courses. His interdisciplinary research explores how the arts, particularly theater and improvisation, can contribute to the development of leadership skills. His work draws on his professional background in international business as well as more than two decades of theater experience.
Before joining academia, he worked in global corporate finance for international firms including Crédit Lyonnais (France), Mizuho (Japan), and ED&F Mann (UK). Originally from Venezuela, he has lived and worked in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, and has traveled to more than forty countries. He has received multiple honors for teaching and mentorship, including the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Golden Apple Award for Mentoring, the Marshall Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Management and Organization Department Teaching Award.
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
Interview: Marco Aponte-Moreno on KCBS-AM Los Angeles
On KCBS Radio, APONTE-MORENO, professor of clinical management and organization, analyzes the disputed re-election of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela to a third 6-year term.
Interview: Marco Aponte-Moreno in Pollstar
APONTE-MORENO, professor of clinical management and organization, chats with Pollstar to discuss how live industry leaders can manage their teams in a contracting market amid tour and festival cancellations.
Interview: Marco Aponte-Moreno on Faculti
APONTE-MORENO, professor of clinical management and organization, shares with Faculti his latest research on how the immigration experience of foreign-born leaders facing adversity and opportunity in the U.S. shaped their leadership styles.
Interview: Marco Aponte-Moreno on KCBS
APONTE-MORENO, professor of clinical management and organization, joins the KCBS: ON-DEMAND podcast to discuss the implications of a possible agreement between the US and Venezuela that would clear the way for an open presidential election in the South American country.
NEWS + EVENTS
Improvisation Exercises Teach Leadership Development in Spring Course
Professor Marco Aponte-Moreno sets the stage for undergrads to build leadership competency skills essential in the business world.
Faculty and Staff Awards Honor Stand-Out Members of Marshall School
The Marshall community recognized their fellow faculty and staff for leadership, inclusivity, and excellence in teaching and research.
2024 Golden Apple and Golden Compass Awards
These faculty and staff members were recognized by students for their impact in the Marshall community.
A Q&A with Marshall Undergraduate Commencement Banner Bearer Amir Bell ’24
The Marshall graduate was chosen to hold the banner for his academic prowess and impact on the Marshall community.
Seven Can’t-Miss Marshall Classes for Spring Semester 2024
Marshall students still looking to fill up their schedule should take a look at these seven exciting courses.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: May 2023 and Year-End Roundup
We are thrilled to congratulate our faculty on recently accepted and published research, 2022-2023 teaching and research awards, and new chair appointments.
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