Wilfried Vanhonacker, PhD, has an extensive and accomplished career in education, having taught and led various prestigious institutions around the globe. His education credentials include a PhD in Marketing Science from Purdue University and a Licentiate TEW in Econometrics from UFSIA. Dr. Vanhonacker's experience includes founding and serving as CEO of Melete Inc, as well as holding positions such as Coca-Cola Chair in Marketing and Dean at AUB Olayan School of Business, Founding co-Dean at Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, and Chair Professor of Marketing and Department Head at HKUST Business School. Additionally, Dr. Vanhonacker has served as Co-Founder, Academic Council Member, and Dean at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and as Assistant and Associate Professor of Marketing at Graduate School of Business, Columbia University.

Dr. Vanhonacker is passionate about education and concerned about the state of formal education. In his opinion, education has become a machine that resists change, but must become intelligent to preserve its credibility. He believes that to support lifelong learning for all, education must undergo a bold new paradigm guided by future generation's needs, not past successes. Dr. Vanhonacker's valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing education will inspire those looking to make a difference in the industry.