Bio

Professor of Management. Abram Walton, Ph.D. is a highly accomplished practicioner in management and innovation, serving as the Founder of Ivory Bridge Group, a Management Consulting & Training firm, and a Full Tenured Professor of Management at Florida Tech. With a specialization in Management and Innovation, he also directs Florida Tech's Center for Innovation Management & Business Analytics (CIMBA) and holds key roles within the International Standard Organization. With over 20 years of research experience, Dr. Walton has made significant contributions to fields such as Innovation Management, Human Capital Management, Leadership, Business Analytics, and Product Lifecycle Management. He is a renowned speaker at national and international conferences, consulting with major corporations like NASA, GE, Alstom, Harris, Bristol Myers Squib, and Delta on topics including leadership, lean process improvement, innovation strategies, and new product development. Dr. Walton's diverse expertise, extensive publications, and involvement in academic journals and non-profit boards demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovations. Beyond his professional pursuits, he enjoys adventurous activities and cherishes time spent traveling with his wife and daughters.