Rana Sobh

Rana Sobh, Professor, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University

Rana Sobh is a professor of marketing at Qatar University’s College of Business and Economics, where she served as dean from 2022 to 2026. With 18 years of academic leadership experience, she has driven institutional strategy, accreditation, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa region. As dean, she led the college through significant growth in reputation, partnerships, and industry engagement.

Sobh is founder of the MENA Business Schools for Sustainability Alliance and previously served on the board of directors of the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Her research focuses on GCC consumer culture, and she is published in leading international marketing journals. She serves on several national, regional, and international advisory boards, and her honors include the AACSB Impactful Leadership Award (2026) and AACSB Innovations That Inspire recognition for her college (2024).

Sobh holds a PhD in marketing from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) and is based in Doha, Qatar.

 

← Back to Board of Directors