Influential Leaders
AACSB's past Influential Leaders initiative recognized outstanding alumni and faculty from AACSB-accredited business schools who created lasting societal impact.
300+ Leaders Honored
Over 10 years, AACSB's Influential Leaders program showcased 337 faculty and alumni from AACSB-accredited business schools whose passion and influence led to meaningful change in business and society. View Honorees Below
View all honorees below, from 2015 to 2025, to see how AACSB-accredited business schools have fostered leaders who make a positive impact in the world.
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Kathleen Riach
Professor in Organisational Studies
2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
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Zoë André-Lawson
Senior Scientist, Manufacturing Science & Technology, The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
2023
Healthcare or Wellness
The Open University Business School, The Open University
United Kingdom
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Yvonne Greeves
Director of Women in Business at NatWest Group, NatWest Group
2023
Mentorship or Leadership
Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
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Nick Read
Former Group CEO, Vodafone Group Plc
2023
Community or Social Impact
Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
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Tam Robert Nguyen
Global Head of Impact and President of bechtel.org, Bechtel Corporation
2023
CSR or Sustainability
Newcastle University Business School, Newcastle University
United Kingdom
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Natalie Paida Jabangwe
CEO, EcoCash Zimbabwe
2020
Finance or Accounting
Imperial College Business School, Imperial College London
United Kingdom
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Tillmann Henssler
Sourcing Manager, Procurement, Pfizer
2019
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Open University Business School, The Open University
United Kingdom
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Iain MacRitchie
Chairman and CEO, MCR Pathways
2019
Mentorship or Leadership
Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde
United Kingdom
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David Timis
EU Civics Outreach Fellow, Google; Co-Founder, European Heroes; Global Shaper, World Economic Forum
2019
Community or Social Impact
Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
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Lewis Bowen
Managing Director, AIR
2018
Energy
Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University
United Kingdom
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Kelly Davies
Founder and CEO, Vi-Ability
2018
Athletics
Management School, The University of Liverpool
United Kingdom
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Sima Kamil
President and CEO, United Bank Limited
2018
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Kingston Business School, Kingston
United Kingdom
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