IE Business School Dean Lee Newman Named Vice Chair of AACSB Board

IE Business School Dean Lee Newman, PhD, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of AACSB, one of the world's leading organizations dedicated to advancing quality business education. Lee Newman also becomes AACSB Chair-Elect as of July and will assume the role of Chair in 2027. In this leadership role, Newman will help guide the organization's strategic direction and support its mission to strengthen business education and prepare leaders for a rapidly changing world. 

AACSB's Board of Directors comprises senior leaders from business schools and industry who serve as stewards of the organization, advance excellence in business education while responding to the changing needs of employers, learners, and society. As Vice Chair–Chair Elect, Newman will work alongside fellow Board members and AACSB leadership to help shape AACSB’s strategic priorities and support its global community of member institutions.  

"Business schools have an important responsibility not only to develop knowledge, but also to help people become their best selves as leaders, navigating uncertainty while creating meaningful impact," said Newman. "I'm delighted to serve AACSB in this new role and work with colleagues from around the world to help shape the future of business education."

The appointment follows Newman's recent recognition by AACSB as a recipient of its inaugural AACSB Global Impact Award in the Impactful Leadership category. The award recognized his leadership of IE Business School's "Next Best You" strategy, an approach that integrates career development, leadership, and purpose to prepare graduates for a rapidly changing world. Under Newman's leadership, IE Business School has continued to strengthen its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, responsible leadership, and lifelong learning while expanding initiatives that prepare students and organizations to thrive amid technological and geopolitical change.