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 results of the 2025 officer and board of directors election:

Vice Chair-Chair Elect

• Ian O. Williamson, University of California, Irvine

Secretary-Treasurer

• Lee Newman, IE Business School

AACSB Official Representative of an Organization From the Americas (Outside the United States)

• Isabelle Chaquiriand, Universidad Católica del Uruguay

AACSB Official Representative of an Organization From the Americas (Within the United States)

• Sharon F. Matusik, The University of Michigan
• Paul A. Pavlou, University of Miami

Each director will begin their three-year term on July 1, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their participation in this year’s election and congratulate our newly elected directors. We also extend a special thanks to the members of the Nominating Committee for their dedication and valuable contributions to this important process.