Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania proudly announces that President and CEO Angelo J. Valletta has been named Executive in Residence for Alvernia University’s Header School of Business for the 2025–2026 academic year.
In this role, Valletta will mentor students, share insights from his extensive executive career, and collaborate with faculty to support the development of innovative business education programs. He has served on the O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship’s Innovation Advisory Board since 2021, deepening his longstanding relationship with Alvernia University.
Valletta brings nearly 40 years of progressively responsible managerial experience spanning financial services, technology, and nonprofit sectors. Since joining Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2021, he has led efforts to accelerate innovation, support technology-based companies, and strengthen Pennsylvania’s entrepreneurial economy. His prior executive leadership includes roles with FIS Global, Sun National Bank, PNC Bank, and an independent community foundation.
A respected thought leader, Valletta is the author of The 7 Rs of Leadership and Life, and is deeply engaged in mentorship, having guided students at Columbia, Philadelphia, and Temple universities. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards and economic development committees, including the PA Governor’s Economic Development Transition Committee, Temple University Fox School of Business Alumni Association (Emeritus), Pierce College Technology Advisory Board, the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter (Chair), the Louis A. Valletta Endowment (Chair), and the Lehigh Valley Ethics Board (Vice Chair).
“Mentorship has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career,” said Valletta. “I am honored to serve as Executive in Residence at Alvernia University, and I look forward to helping students bridge classroom learning with real-world leadership experiences. My goal is to encourage them to think creatively, act with integrity, and develop the confidence to lead in whatever path they choose.”
Valletta earned his MBA from Philadelphia University and a B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems from Temple University. He is also a former elected official, representing his district in Gloucester County, New Jersey, and has chaired multiple United Way campaigns throughout his career.