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Babson Appoints Former American Express Executive as Dean of Executive Education

Elaine J. Eisenman, a former senior vice president at American Express, is the new dean of executive education at Babson College. An experienced business leader and general manager, Eisenman will head a Babson program that is considered one of the best in executive education.

The holder of a PhD in industrial/organizational psychology from New York University, and a master’s degree from Columbia University, Eisenman brings to Babson a wide range of experience on executive issues, including executive selection, transition and succession, compensation, and performance.

“Elaine understands both sides of the executive education value equation and . . . she is ready to lead the team to new levels of accomplishment,” said President Brian M. Barefoot, college president.

At American Express, Eisenman managed all global human resources activities, including staffing, executive and management development, performance management, succession planning, and talent gap analyses. Previously, while serving as general manager at PDI International, she oversaw the management consulting firm’s most profitable operating region.

Eisenman is co-author of the book―I Didin’t See It Coming: How to Get to the Top Without Being Blind-sided―to be published in 2006 by Harvard Business School Press.

Virginia Tech Honors Janet Keith for Contributions to Pamplin College of Business

Janet E. Keith, who served 21 years on the Virginia Tech faculty, was conferred with the title "associate professor emerita" by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting in November. The title honors retired professors and other staff members who have given exemplary service to the university.

Keith, the author of more than 20 academic publications, made significant contributions in both teaching and research. She also assisted local businesses and community organizations through presentations and volunteer activities.

Keith received her bachelor's degree from DePauw University, a master’s degree from Michigan State University, and a doctorate from Arizona State University.

BRIEFLY―Stephen Elliott has been named dean of the College of Business at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ... Tom Billesbach has been named dean of the Melvin and Valorie Booth College of Business and Professional Studies at Northwest Missouri State University ... Edward J. Ottensmeyer has returned to the deanship at Clark University’s Graduate School of Management.

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