Ali Abbassi, PhD(c), MBA

Senior Director, Business Strategy and Market Insights @ Nova Southeastern University

About

PhD Candidate in Business Analytics & Digital Economics at the University of Antwerp, with advanced training in analytics and data science (M.S. in Analytics, in progress) and Global Executive MBAs in strategy and leadership. My research focuses on AI-enabled markets—markets in which algorithmic systems shape pricing, incentives, and economic signals at scale. I study pricing dynamics, cost formation, and cost pass-through in digital and platform-based environments, with particular attention to platform metrics, attribution systems, and algorithmic decision frameworks that influence firm behavior and downstream economic indicators, including inflation and related price dynamics. Alongside my doctoral work, I operate in senior executive and advisory capacities, supporting presidents, C-suite leaders, boards, and investors on strategy, pricing, analytics, and go-to-market decisions. My experience spans enterprise-level growth strategy, capital and portfolio economics, market intelligence, and data-driven decision systems across complex, global organizations. Interested in executive leadership roles (e.g., Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Analytics Officer) and select consulting engagements at the intersection of digital platforms, applied analytics, pricing, and AI-mediated decision systems.

Country

United States

City

Fort Lauderdale

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Public Speaking, Marketing, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Strategy, SEO, Editing, Research, Public Relations, Business Development, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Market Research, Data Analysis, Business Planning, Project Management, Pricing Strategy

Experience

Senior Director, Business Strategy and Market Insights

Nova Southeastern University

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

Senior Marketing Director, Strategy and Institutional Growth

Nova Southeastern University

2021-5 - 2026-2 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Vice President of Marketing

Locomotive

2020-2 - 2023-8 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Marketing Automation & Commerce Technology

Senior Director Of Marketing

UCLA

2018-11 - 2021-5 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Director of Marketing Strategy

UCLA

2016-12 - 2018-11 · 2 yrs

International Marketing Manager

UCLA

2015-6 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

Business Strategist & Marketing Manager

UCLA

2012-7 - 2015-6 · 3 yrs

Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist

UCLA

2011-4 - 2012-7 · 1 yr 4 mos

Senior Advisor

Senate of the Ecomomy

2019-5 - 2021-4 · 2 yrs

CIVIL & SOCIAL ORGANIZATION FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH Advise President and Chairman on expanding the organization from Europe to the North American market with overall strategy and matters relating but limited to; technology, branding, messaging, value proposition, and audience segmentation.

Consultant

Greenuke Technology, LLC

2013-6 - 2019-12 · 6 yrs 7 mos

TECHNOLOGY & GREEN ENGINEERING COMPANY Contributed and advised Founder/Sr. Engineer to redesign technological specifications and manufacturing process to maximize efficiency and meet commercialization requirements, resulting in gained interest by both investors and the federal government.

Consultant

Amazing Colombia S.A.

2014-12 - 2015-8 · 9 mos

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANY PROVIDING IT SOLUTIONS Established a new set of technology offerings that helped diversify the company’s portfolio and helped the executives, the private equity and its shareholders increase their revenue, profits and prevented the loss of additional revenue annually.

Education

University of Antwerp

Business Analytics and Digital Economics

2025-10 - 2029-10 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Doctoral research conducted within Antwerp Management School, the University of Antwerp’s business school. PhD research focused on AI-enabled markets, examining how algorithmic systems shape pricing, cost formation, and cost pass-through in digital and platform-based environments. Research areas include pricing dynamics, platform metrics, attribution systems, and algorithmic decision frameworks, with attention to downstream economic indicators, including inflation and related price dynamics, and their implications for firm behavior, institutional decision-making, and market outcomes.