AACSB has named Open University Business School (OUBS) alum Zoë Andre-Lawson in its list of the top 25 influential leaders for 2023.
The prestigious accolade recognises notable alumni from AACSB-accredited business schools whose inspiring work serves as a model for the next generation of business leaders, and the recipients of this year’s honours features individuals defining what it means to be a societal impact leader.
Zoë, a Senior Scientist for Johnson & Johnson and Deputy Director of Education at HBA Europe, completed her OU MBA with distinction in 2015 and credits it with giving her the skills, knowledge and confidence required for several of her career accomplishments. As well as being a role model for women in STEM, she is a member of several civil society and professional organisations, including The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, where she is active in the Women in Pharma community. She is also a serving member of the OUBS Alumni Council.
Professor Siv Vangen, Head of The Open University Business School, said:
“We are delighted to congratulate Zoë on being recognised as one of AACSB’s Influential Leaders. We strive to enable talented people to reach their full potential, by delivering high-quality education, so it is a significant honour for the Business School. We are also particularly proud that this recognition comes in the year the Business School marks its 40th anniversary when we are eager to celebrate our alumni’s fantastic achievements.”
AACSB President and CEO, Caryn Beck-Dudley said:
“Zoë’s achievements demonstrate that success in business can also mean success for society. Her efforts to prioritise purpose, people, and planet should inspire all of us to reorient our ideas about impactful leadership. It is a privilege to amplify her efforts and the entire 2023 Class of Influential Leaders”
Zoe Andre-Lawson
AACSB is one of the three accreditors that make up the OU Business School’s triple accreditation crown (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) a prestigious honour and mark of quality held by only 1% of Business Schools worldwide.
The AACSB Influential Leader honour has not been awarded to a UK Business School since 2020. The OU Business School last won this award in 2019, with OU MBA graduate Tillmann Henssler honoured.
Now in its eighth year, AACSB’s Influential Leaders spotlight program recognises more than 275 business school graduates who have created lasting impact in business and society. All honorees have earned an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree from one of the more than 950 AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide.
Read more about Zoë’s background and achievements on the AACSB Influential Leaders page.
About AACSB
Established in 1916, 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.
