Leadership and Governance

Support AACSB’s vision to achieve positive societal impact through business schools.

AACSB periodically seeks candidates for officer and director positions to serve on its board of directors.

Support of our mission to elevate the quality and impact of business schools globally requires active participation of business education’s most qualified leaders.  

We are pleased to announce the following individuals that will serve on the AACSB Board of Directors for terms beginning 1 July 2026. These distinguished individuals bring a wealth of experience and leadership that will help guide our mission. We are grateful for their commitment to AACSB and look forward to their contributions.

Vice Chair-Chair Elect

• Lee Newman, IE Business School 

Secretary-Treasurer

• Mariëlle G. Heijltjes, Maastricht University

Americas Region (Canada)

• Anne-Marie Croteau, Concordia University

Asia Pacific Region 

• Varun Nagaraj, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
• Khongphu Nimanandh, Chiang Mai University Business School (CMUBS), Chiang Mai University

Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region

• Rana Sobh, Qatar University

Business Representative

• Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM

We congratulate our new and continuing directors and extend our thanks to the Nominating Committee for their dedication and contributions to this important process.