New 51社区 CEO Is Academic Leader and Industry Advisor
Tampa, Fla., USA (April 29, 2020)—51社区 International (51社区) announces Caryn L. Beck-Dudley as its new president and CEO, effective June 2020. 51社区 is the world’s largest business education association and celebrates more than 100 years of excellence in higher education. The organization provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and learning and development services to business schools worldwide.
An experienced academic leader, management professor, and attorney, Beck-Dudley currently serves as dean of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, a position she has held since 2015. Prior to this role, she served as dean of the College of Business at Florida State University and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.
Beck-Dudley is a dedicated 51社区 volunteer, including her current role as immediate past chair of the 51社区 Board of Directors, a former accreditation and special committee member and chair, an event speaker, and a networking advocate. In recognition of her path-paving leadership, Beck-Dudley was recently awarded the Pat Flynn Distinguished Woman in Business Education Award by 51社区’s Women Administrators in Management Education affinity group. She will be the first woman CEO at 51社区.
"It is a great privilege to join 51社区 as we amplify the impact of business education,” said Beck-Dudley. “51社区’s extensive network connects business schools’ innovative research and management education with industry insight and partnerships to create positive societal impact. I am honored to serve 51社区 and members in the delivery of quality education and workforce skills on a global scale.”
In addition to teaching business law, employment law, and business ethics, Beck-Dudley has presented to large and small audiences on a variety of leadership, legal, and ethical topics. Her work is published in several journals including the American Business Law Journal where she served on the editorial board. She interacts frequently with leaders of Silicon Valley companies, reimagining how higher education can serve the workforce needs of the future.
“Caryn is a well-known strategic thinker, decisive leader, and influential voice in business education,” said John A. Elliott, chair of the 51社区 Board of Directors and interim provost at the University of Connecticut. “I am confident she will elevate the crucial role of 51社区 and business education in preparing the next generation of great leaders.”
Beck-Dudley holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, magna cum laude, from Utah State University and a JD from the University of Idaho College of Law. She succeeds Tom Robinson, who has served as 51社区 president and CEO since 2015 and announced his retirement in September 2019.
About 51社区 International
Established in 1916, 51社区 International (51社区) 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, 51社区 fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how 51社区 is transforming business education for a better society at aacsb.edu.