Luiss Business School develops and promotes research in different academic fields with a focus on Strategy and Corporate Renewal, Corporate Governance and Performance Measurement, Innovation and Organization Design as well as Higher Education Management. The research is grounded in knowledge of business processes and corporate environments and covers emergent key areas, such as Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability. The experiential activities and the personal leadership are a bridge between the needs of the corporate and public organizations, and academic world.

LUISS Business Shcool (LBS) created the International Professional and Academic Advisory Board (IPAAB) as an external body that reflects on the school’s strategic development. The board consists of ten top-level corporate executives and business school leaders that are advising the LSBM management on strategic steps towards internationalization and the prestigious business school accreditation EQUIS. The advisory board will evaluate and advise on all strategic developments of LSBM with a focus on the following areas:• The schools governance• The 5 year strategic plan and review of the mission, vision and values of the school• Development of international cooperation with academic and corporate partners• All international developments (academic and professional)• Develop applied research cooperation with companies• Development of Executive education programmes nationally and internationally• Review and development (internationalization) of programme portfolio, curriculum, faculty and students• Strategic issues in preparation of the EQUIS accreditation

FROM BEING THE BEST IN THE WORLD TO BEING THE BEST FOR THE WORLDOur purpose is to measure how business schools contribute to solving societal challenges by energizing the school and its culture, by educating current and future leaders, by providing relevant research results and offers for continuing education, by participating in the public debate and by being a role model institution. The Positive Impact Rating seeks to contribute as a lever of change to the transformation of the business school landscape.

The International Centre for Higher Education Management (ICHEM) is a major interdisciplinary research centre established in 1994 in the School of Management at the University of Bath, one of the highest ranked teaching and research institutions in the UK. Professor Rajani Naidoo is Director of ICHEM.The overarching aim of the centre is to contribute theoretical advances and empirical knowledge to strengthen the innovative capacity of higher education in a global context. ICHEM brings together leading researchers from different disciplines across the University and a team of prestigious visiting professors to address the major issues confronting higher education. Our interdisciplinary research enhances current management, leadership and policy by shifting mind-sets beyond narrowly defined measures of success and turning the spotlight on international trailblazer initiatives which contribute to global wellbeing. We challenge taken for granted assumptions and develop alternative strategies for sustainable higher education systems contributing to global wellbeing through inclusive economic and social development.

The main role of the General Council is to support the organisation’s vision, mission and values. As the highest governing body, the GC provide checks and balances for the Association, ensuring that the budget adequately reflects the priorities and the organization is acting in the best interest their members. Ultimately, the General Council guarantees the longevity of the Association and that it continually seeks to be at the forefront of developments in the field.

Business Education is an academic discipline-oriented Expert Community, with its membership drawn from administrators, advisers, educators and scholars in the field of business and management education. Business Education is the natural main affiliation for administrators and academic staff working in this field. Business Education aims to serve as a forum for communication and exchange of ideas and expertise among its members.

XOLAS is a network consulting firm in Higher Ed Management for Universities and Business Schools. We believe in the role of organizational agility and resilience as drivers of institutional success – for our clients as well as for ourselves. The XOLAS consultancy offer is based on a three-pillar approach: (1) We provide business school clients with an external market perspective of the issue at hand supported by proprietary data analytics and benchmarking, (2) we help our clients to identify sustainable strategic responses and to subsequently design the implementation process, (3) we facilitate and support our clients’ organizational restructuring efforts to achieve revised strategic ambitions and performance targets.

CHE Consult GmbH is a spin-off from the non-profit CHE Centre for Higher Education. Since 2001, the consulting company has been working with higher education institutions, research institutes, science authorities and foundations that wish to increase the higher education and research system and prepare for new challenges.We advocate a versatile scientific system, which can offer everyone, who wants to participate and benefit from it, ideal and differentiated development opportunities in a changing environment. Moreover, higher education and research institutes should use and shape their autonomy, create and implement diversified profiles and assume their social responsibility.Basis of our activities is the close and trusting relationship with our clients, with whom we engage in a dialogue to work towards and achieve goals. The employees of CHE Consult have extensive experience in consulting in many areas of higher education management and in the conduct of scientific study projects on various topics in higher education.

Consultant and advisory services in various fields in higher ed such as: • Development and implementation of quality standards in research, teaching, internationalization and program development• Planning and implementation of organizational changes• International Business and Management School Accreditation• Consultant for institutional and program accreditation and evaluations in the field of business, management and economics• Sustainability in Research and Teaching (CSR)• Trends and Benchmarks in international higher education development• Strategic development of international higher education management and administration• Internationalization of Higher Ed

• Strategic transformation of international network• Development and ongoing management of key international activities• Development and ongoing management of international marketing, communications• Administration, implementation, and monitoring quality assurance and risk assessmentSpecialtiesNetwork-BuildingStrategic PlanningProgram DevelopmentStrategic AlliancesPublic SpeakingMarketing and CommunicationsInternational Higher EducationManagement and LeadershipEvent PlanningCross-Cultural CommunicationsBudget OversightQuality and Risk Assurance

Management of all EFMD’s network services. Lead the unit of 6 staff members, responsible for all activities for EFMD’s network of over 700 Business and Management Schools worldwide.Developing and managing academic programs, conferences, symposiums and workshops internationally.Chairing academic steering committees and developing a knowledgebase for the future of management education. Member of EFMD’s Board of Directors involved in all strategic decisions. Representing EFMD in various international organizations, networks, and meetings.

IESEG School of Management, Paris / Lille, Lille Catholic University, FranceDirector of International Relations / Global Development 052007 – present • Strategic transformation of international network based on clear definition of goals and review of existing partnerships. Expanded network to 155 top institutions of higher education, by developing over 40 new collaborations and key strategic alliances with major international NGOs and higher education networks.• Development and ongoing management of key international activities such as international faculty and research exchange; short-term degree and non-degree programs; student and administrative staff exchange; joint, double, and multi-institution degrees; international summer academy; conferences; etc.• Development and ongoing management of international marketing, communications, recruitment, and outreach efforts, including implementation and oversight of two liaison offices overseas.• Management of 10 staff members and seven-figure annual budget.• Design and authoring of internationalization strategy in conjunction with departments and academic units across the institution, including definition of short, mid- and long-term goals, implementation, and monitoring.• Administration, implementation, and monitoring of international and national accreditations, quality assurance and risk assessment• Involved in all key strategic decisions as member of the Board of Directors. Develop and define strategy and advice President, Dean, Management and Faculty about all international aspects.• Representation of institution at key international events, conferences, workshops, awards

Head of the program, faculty, staff, marketing, and public relations; developed new programs, courses, and curricular; selected and supervised international faculty; participated in conferences, panels, and workshops; developed assessment system for program, faculty, and student performances; developed tailor-made cooperation agreements with international colleges and universities; developed marketing strategies and tools; acquired third-party funds (Fulbright, DAAD etc.).

Organized conferences, panels, workshops, and fairs; managed editorial and design of publications and marketing brochures; edited online newsletter for higher education administrators; developed and implemented alumni network; managed grant program for German and North American universities; mentored, monitored, and performed ongoing quality assessment of transatlantic university alliances.