GWSB Alumna Baroness Joanna Shields Named AACSB International “Influential Leader”
On September 20th, the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB) announced that Baroness Joanna Shields, OBE, MBA ’87, has been named one of AACSB International’s “Influential Leaders” for 2016. Shields is a distinguished GWSB alumna and recently delivered the keynote address at GWSB’s 2016 Master’s and Doctoral Commencement Celebration. Continue reading…
Lerner Alumnus Named AACSB Influential Leader
Lerner College of Business alumnus Thomas Pike has been recognized as one of AACSB’s Influential Leaders. Pikes one of the first 100 influential leaders recognized by AACSB. The group of selected individuals are from a variety of backgrounds but all share qualities that exemplify their roles as a visionary figure in the business community. Pike currently serves as the CEO of one of the largest pharmaceutical outsourcing services companies in the country, Quintiles.
This year’s group of AACSB Influential Leaders list includes professionals from more than 20 different industries and sectors including healthcare, non-profits and consumer products from 21 different countries. Individuals on this list were nominated by their alma-mater to recognize their outstanding efforts to produce a positive change in the world. The recognition was created to showcase the benefits of studying business at an AACSB-accredited institution and how business school graduates can generate positive outcomes for society.
