Prof. Peter Cardon

Prof. Peter Cardon holds the Warren Bennis Chair in Teaching Excellence at the USC Marshall School of Business, where he is a Professor of Clinical Business Communication. He is one of the foremost authorities on the intersection of artificial intelligence and executive communication.

A prolific researcher and educator, Prof. Cardon's work centres on how Organizations can harness AI tools to enhance decision-making, leadership dialogue, and strategic communication. His research has been widely cited and his teaching consistently earns the highest ratings from senior executive audiences across industries.

He is the author of Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World and Human-Centered Communication, books that bridge the gap between technology adoption and authentic human leadership. His work has been featured in leading business and academic publications worldwide.

At the ASEAN Future Skills and Leadership Summit, Prof. Cardon leads Track 01: AI & Business Transformation — exploring how generative AI reshapes strategy, decision-making, and leadership communication for senior executives navigating the AI era.