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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

AACSB International (

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) (AACSB) announces that president and CEO Caryn Beck-Dudley plans to retire.

Beck-Dudley has led the global organization since June 2020 and will continue

to serve as president and CEO until her retirement in May 2023.

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"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as president and CEO of AACSB for

the past two and a half years and as a long-time board member and volunteer,"

said Beck-Dudley. "The dedication and commitment of the AACSB board of

directors, executive team, and staff to make a difference in business education

and in society globally is truly inspiring. We're already creating positive

change and I look forward to seeing the full impact of AACSB's work in the

years ahead."

During her tenure, Beck-Dudley led the organization through the pandemic where

AACSB shifted all events and operations from in-person to virtual and hybrid

environments. She ensured a smooth transition to the AACSB 2020 Business

Accreditation Standards that underscore the critical role business schools play

in creating positive societal change through programs, research, and the

community. Beck-Dudley has placed a strong emphasis on advancing the principles

of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and viewing diversity

with a global perspective. She has been a tireless advocate and spokesperson

for promoting the value of business education and AACSB accreditation around

the world, stressing the importance of partnering with business, governments,

and non-profits, as well as engaging across disciplines for societal good.

Lastly, Beck-Dudley has invested in AACSB's data capabilities to ensure that

stakeholders have the insights and thought leadership tools to transform

business education in positive and innovative ways.

"The AACSB board of directors has been impressed by Caryn's steadfast

leadership during one of the most challenging and unpredictable times for

business education, business, and society," said McRae C. Banks, AACSB board

chair and dean at the Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of

North Carolina Greensboro. "Not only did AACSB survive the pandemic thanks to

Caryn's leadership—we have thrived despite the lingering effects of COVID and

geo-political challenges. AACSB is committed to accelerating innovation within

business education and demonstrating that business schools are a force for good

in the world."

AACSB is securing an executive search firm to oversee the recruitment process

for the president and CEO position.

About AACSB International

As the world's largest business education alliance, AACSB International (AACSB)

connects educators, life-long learners, and business to achieve a common goal:

to create the next generation of great leaders. Synonymous with the highest

standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business

education intelligence, and professional development services to more than

1,800 member organizations and over 950 accredited business schools worldwide.

The global organization has offices located in Tampa, Florida, USA; Amsterdam,

the Netherlands; and Singapore. For more information,

visit: https://aacsb.edu.

CONTACT: Leah Harms, leah.harms@aacsb.edu

SOURCE: AACSB International