New AACSB CEO is Academic Leader and Industry Advisor
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TAMPA, Florida, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
AACSB International(
) (AACSB) announces Caryn L. Beck-Dudley(
) as its new president and CEO, effective June 2020. AACSB is the world's
largest business education association and celebrates more than 100 years of
excellence in higher education. The organization provides quality assurance,
business education intelligence, and learning and development services to
business schools worldwide.
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An experienced academic leader, management professor, and attorney, Beck-Dudley
currently serves as dean of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara
University, a position she has held since 2015. Prior to this role, she served
as dean of the College of Business at Florida State University and the Jon M.
Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.
Beck-Dudley is a dedicated AACSB volunteer, including her current role as
immediate past chair of the AACSB Board of Directors, a former accreditation
and special committee member and chair, an event speaker, and a networking
advocate. In recognition of her path-paving leadership, Beck-Dudley was
recently awarded(
) the Pat Flynn Distinguished Woman in Business Education Award by AACSB's
Women Administrators in Management Education affinity group. She will be the
first woman CEO at AACSB.
"It is a great privilege to join AACSB as we amplify the impact of business
education," said Beck-Dudley. "AACSB's extensive network connects business
schools' innovative research and management education with industry insight and
partnerships to create positive societal impact. I am honored to serve AACSB
and members in the delivery of quality education and workforce skills on a
global scale."
In addition to teaching business law, employment law, and business ethics,
Beck-Dudley has presented to large and small audiences on a variety of
leadership, legal, and ethical topics. Her work is published in several
journals including the American Business Law Journal where she served on the
editorial board. She interacts frequently with leaders of Silicon Valley
companies, reimagining how higher education can serve the workforce needs of
the future.
"Caryn is a well-known strategic thinker, decisive leader, and influential
voice in business education," said John A. Elliott, chair of the AACSB Board of
Directors and interim provost at the University of Connecticut. "I am confident
she will elevate the crucial role of AACSB and business education in preparing
the next generation of great leaders."
Beck-Dudley holds a bachelor's degree in political science, magna cum laude,
from Utah State University and a JD from the University of Idaho College of
Law. She succeeds Tom Robinson, who has served as AACSB president and CEO since
2015 and announced his retirement in September 2019.
About AACSB International
Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world's largest
business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to
create the next generation of great leaders. With a presence in more than 100
countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation,
and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB is transforming
business education for a better society at aacsb.edu(
).
SOURCE:AACSB International
CONTACT: AACSB International, MediaRelations@aacsb.edu
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