Influential Leaders
The Influential Leaders initiative recognizes outstanding alumni and faculty from AACSB-accredited business schools creating lasting impact in society.
Nominations Closed
Nominations to the 2025 Influential Leaders member spotlight program are currently closed. This year we aim to highlight graduates from AACSB-accredited institutions who have transformed their business dreams into viable ventures or spearheaded value-generating initiatives within their organizations. Stay tuned for the public announcement of honorees, to take place in February 2025. View Prior Honorees Below
View all honorees below, from 2015 to 2024, to see how AACSB-accredited business schools are fostering 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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