Meet the Team
Founder & Academic Leader, CXO Masterclass
Dr. Art Langer is a globally recognized thought leader in digital transformation, strategic technology management, and executive leadership development. He currently serves as the Director for The Center for Strategic Learning and Leadership for the Digital Era, Teachers College, Columbia University, where he has spent over two decades shaping the next generation of technology leaders.
With extensive experience bridging academic research and real-world application, Dr. Langer’s work focuses on how organizations can successfully navigate digital disruption through effective leadership, culture change, and strategic execution. He is a prolific author, speaker, and educator whose frameworks are used by executives across industries.
At CXO Masterclass, Dr. Langer brings academic rigor, cutting-edge research, and proven pedagogical expertise to every program. His ability to translate complex concepts into actionable leadership strategies makes him a powerful partner in delivering high-impact executive education.
Dr. Langer co-leads CXO Masterclass which combines esteemed university-level insight with practical C-suite execution — helping technology vendors and consulting firms build deeper, more strategic relationships with their customers’ leadership teams..
Founder & Program Leader, CXO Masterclass
With more than a decade of experience driving high-impact C-level engagement, EJ Bodnar previously served as Global CXO Marketing Leader at Nutanix. In that role, he designed and scaled a global executive Masterclass program that engaged thousands of senior Technology and Operations leaders and consistently delivered strong business outcomes.
EJ brings deep expertise in executive education program design, facilitation, sales pipeline development, and building strategic C-suite relationships. He is passionate about bridging academic insight with practical, execution-focused leadership — helping technology vendors and consulting firms elevate their customer conversations from tactical to truly strategic.
Today, EJ leads CXO Masterclass in partnership with Dr. Art Langer, delivering premium programs that combine prestigious University academic rigor with real-world C-suite experience.
C-Suite Conversations: How Top C-Level Executives are Leading in Times of Uncertainty and Change
-by EJ Bodnar