Board of Directors

Catherine Duggan

Chair, GMAC Board of Directors

Director (Dean) | Graduate School of Business | University of Cape Town

Catherine Duggan is Director (Dean) of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB). Her research examines the political economy of development in Africa, where she has done work in two dozen countries over more than twenty years. Prior to joining the UCT GSB, she was Vice Dean at the African Leadership University School of Business – a new business school in Rwanda – and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. She served on the Harvard Business School faculty for nearly a decade and won several teaching awards, becoming the first woman in the school’s history to win the Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Required Curriculum two years in a row. She earned a Ph.D. from Stanford University and a B.A. with honors from Brown University, both in Political Science.

David Bach

President and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy | IMD

David Bach is the President of IMD, a position he has held since September 2024. He is focused on broadening and deepening IMD’s global impact through learning innovation, program excellence, and applied thought leadership. As Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy, he helps leaders navigate the myriad political challenges facing business today.

Mukesh Butani

Founder and Managing Partner | BMR Legal Advocates

Mukesh Butani is the founder and managing partner of BMR Legal Advocates. With specialization in domestic corporate international tax and transfer pricing, he has over three decades of experience in advising multinational corporations and Indian conglomerates on a range of matters concerning business re-organization, cross-border tax structuring, tax controversy, and regulatory policy. Butani has been deposed as an expert witness on contentious cross-border tax treaties, and Transfer Pricing matters in foreign jurisdictions. He has several authorships to his credit, including the Transfer Pricing – The Indian Landscape, Two Decades On (2021), Taxpayer Rights – Deciphering the Indian Charter (2021), and co-editing credits to the General Anti-Avoidance Rules: The Final Tax Frontier (2021). He has been recognized by national and international fora with rankings such as the IBLJ A-Star List, Leading Individual by Legal500, Eminent Practitioner by Chambers & Partners Icon Rankings, Litigation Star for Benchmark Litigation, recommended by Who’s Who Legal Global Leader among others, consistently for over a decade.

Jacob Cohen

Associate Dean of Global EMBA and Executive Education and Clinical Professor of Accounting and Business Law | Kellogg School of Management | Northwestern University

Jake Cohen is the Associate Dean of Global EMBA and Executive Education and Clinical Professor of Accounting and Business Law at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He previously served as Senior Associate Dean and Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he was a member of the leadership team and led strategic global partnerships, executive education initiatives, and key institutional relationships. He also played a central role in MIT Sloan’s engagement with the Asia School of Business in Malaysia, serving as interim CEO, President, and Dean.

With a career spanning leading global institutions including INSEAD and Harvard Business School, Jake brings extensive experience in academic leadership, global program development, and corporate governance. He has consulted for major multinational organizations and served as Audit Committee Chair of a NYSE-listed company. Jake holds degrees in accounting and law and has taught at prominent universities across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Itziar de Ros

Associate Dean for Advancement | IESE Business School | University of Navarra

Itziar de Ros is the Associate Dean for Advancement and Member of the Executive Committee at IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. In this role, she collaborates closely with the Dean of IESE to engage the school’s global network of alumni in their lifelong learning journeys. Dedicated to creating value for all community members, Itziar inspires philanthropic giving to support the school’s fundraising efforts. Itziar joined IESE in 2007 after working in marketing at DuPont in Geneva, Switzerland. In 2011, she became the Director of MBA Admissions at IESE, a position she held for six years. From 2017 to 2024, she served as the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, defining and implementing IESE's marketing and communications strategy across all its campuses: Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, New York & Sao Paulo. Since 2021, Itziar has been on the Board of Raventós Codorníu, one of Europe’s most prestigious wine and sparkling wine companies. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of Navozyme, a blockchain-based solutions company based in Singapore. Itziar holds an MBA from IESE, a master’s degree in Digital Transformation, and a BA in Business Administration from the University of Navarra.

W. Bruce DelMonico

Assistant Dean for Admissions | Yale School of Management | Yale University

Bruce DelMonico is Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Yale School of Management. He joined Yale SOM in 2004 and has led the Admissions Office since 2006. During his time at Yale, Bruce has helped innovate new technologies and novel methods of candidate evaluation, including early roles in the Slate CRM system, the use of asynchronous video questions, and the adoption of forced-choice non-cognitive assessments. He has sat on a number of industry-related boards and is a past Trustee of the Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut. Before joining Yale, Bruce was an attorney focused on First Amendment, white collar, and commercial litigation, working primarily on cases with exposure ranging from $10 million to $10 billion. Bruce holds a bachelor’s degree in Honors English from Brown University, a master’s degree in Literature from the University of Texas at Austin, and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Ian Fenwick

Director | Sasin School of Management | Chulalongkorn University

Dr. Ian Fenwick is the Director of Sasin School of Management in Bangkok, Thailand. He first came to Thailand in 1988, from Schulich School of Business, York University (Toronto, Canada), charged with developing courses in entrepreneurship in Thailand. In 2001, Ian became a full-time Professor and Advisor at Sasin, holding various administrative roles, including serving as Sasin’s Interim Deputy Director (External).

In 2008, Ian co-authored Digimarketing: The Essential Guide to New Media & Digital Marketing with Kent Wertime (now Global CEO of Ogilvy One). Translated into editions in Japan, PRC, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, it was one of the pioneering books about the sea change that marketing was undergoing and made Ian a much sought-after visiting professor at business schools worldwide.

Ian is also Professor Emeritus & Senior Scholar at Schulich School of Business, York University (Toronto, Canada). He received a BA (Honors First Class) in economics & sociology from Durham University (UK) and earned his Ph.D. at the University of London.

Curtis Alan Ferguson 

Managing Partner | Ventech China

Curtis Alan Ferguson is Managing Partner of Ventech China, leading investment in Consumer Markets. A former 38-year veteran of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC), Curt served a wide range of executive positions in the USA and several ASEAN countries, including President of The Coca-Cola Greater China, Korea & Mongolia Business Unit. Curt currently serves as Vice-Chairman of The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. He is a Senior Corporate Advisor to BAO Steel and serves as Chairman of Dmall – a Hong Kong-listed E-retailer. Curt has been actively involved in education, starting from being the Chairman of Cairo American College and serving on the Board of the Bilateral Fulbright Commission. He is active at his alma mater – Indiana University, serving on The Kelley School Dean’s Advisory Council since 2005. He also serves on the Indiana University Foundation Board and was recently awarded the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Service Award recognizing Indiana’s top alumni accomplishments in their field of endeavor. Curt holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University Kelley School and is a graduate of the Executive Development Programs at Stanford University and the Wharton School.

Vishal Gaur

Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean and Professor of Operations, Technology, and information Management | Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management | Cornell University

Vishal Gaur is the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean and Professor of Operations, Information, and Technology Management at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Vishal is an expert in areas related to digital operations, supply chain management, and e-commerce, and has published numerous research papers and held journal editorial positions in these areas. He is a distinguished fellow of the Manufacturing & Services Operations Management Society of INFORMS and has received several research and teaching awards, including the Class of 1992 Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Johnson School’s Core Faculty Award, and the Stephen Russell Distinguished Teaching Award.

Shelly Heinrich

Sr. Assistant Dean, Graduate Admissions and Career Management Center | Edwin L. Cox School of Business | Southern Methodist University

Shelly Heinrich brings 20 years of experience across higher education, corporate, and nonprofit organizations, with leadership roles in admissions, recruitment, marketing, employer relations, and career services. She currently serves as Senior Assistant Dean, Graduate Admissions and Career Management Center at the SMU Cox School of Business, where she oversees graduate recruitment, marketing, admissions, and career services, supporting more than 3,500 BBA, MS, and MBA students and enrolling 900+ new graduate students annually. Previously, as Associate Dean and Managing Director of MBA Admissions and Executive Director of Program Marketing at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, Heinrich led the launch of the Executive MBA Dubai program, implemented Salesforce and Adobe Marketo, and developed innovative scholarship and enrollment strategies. Heinrich has taught digital marketing in Georgetown’s MBA program and holds an MBA from Georgetown University, an M.Ed. from The University of Texas at Austin, and a BBA from Texas Christian University.

Joy Jones

CEO | Graduate Management Admission Council

Joy Jones is a transformational leader with expertise in leveraging new technologies to create innovative solutions for global markets. Joy became CEO at Graduate Management Admission Council in 2022, after five years growing and diversifying GMAC’s portfolio of GME preparation and assessment solutions as chief product officer and general manager of assessments. Prior to joining GMAC, Joy was VP, Products at Associated Press (AP), overseeing product portfolio and distribution platform management across the company’s multimedia content licensing, advertising, and content service businesses. She also previously worked at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young as an executive with the Strategic Advisory Services and Telecom Media Networks consulting practices. Joy earned her MBA at Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and applied sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with honors.

Jay Nibbe

EY Partner (Retired)

Jay Nibbe spent 39 years at EY, including 29 years as a Partner in a variety of leadership roles including Global Vice Chair-Markets, Global Vice Chair-Tax, and EMEIA Markets Leader. He had different responsibilities in those roles, including growing the EY business, leading large groups of EY professionals, and serving global clients around the world. He served on the EY Global Executive Board for 11 years, as well as the EMEIA Executive Board and the Americas Executive Board. Nibbe was also the executive sponsor of the Institute for Emerging Markets Studies, and the Leader of the EY Tax practice in the CIS. He is an alumnus of Minnesota State University Moorhead and the University of Minnesota. He is the Chairman of the Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic private charity that supports education, arts and athletics, and fitness and well-being. Nibbe is an avid wine producer of Ikano Estate wines, based in the country of Georgia.

Clare Norton

Vice Dean for Enrollment and Student Success | Columbia Business School | Columbia University

Clare Norton is the Vice Dean for Enrollment and Student Success at Columbia Business School. In this role, she provides unified leadership across the full student lifecycle, from the moment a prospective student first encounters CBS through graduation and into their careers. With over 17 years of enrollment leadership experience, Clare has held several key roles in higher education, including Senior Associate Dean for Educational Business Strategy and Enrollment Management at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health, and University Executive Director for Enrollment Strategy and Management at the City University of New York. Prior to her career in higher education, Clare was a finance professional at Citigroup Corporate Investment Bank. She earned her Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.

François Ortalo-Magné

Professor of Management Practice | London Business School

François Ortalo-Magné is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School. He served as Dean and Chief Executive Officer of the school from August 2017 to July 2024. He joined LBS from the Wisconsin School of Business where he served as the Albert O. Nicholas Dean and Robert E. Wangard Professor of Real Estate. Ortalo-Magné is an accomplished economist, executive, and board member, acknowledged for driving transformations in complex environments. He empowers individuals and organizations through sound financial management, clear brand identity, and inclusive practices. Ortalo-Magné contributions are grounded in rigorous academic research and enriched by leadership experiences across diverse international contexts. With playful creativity, he fosters fresh perspectives, inspires collaboration, and catalyses action. Prior to joining the board of GMAC, Ortalo-Magné served on the board of AACSB. While at Wisconsin School of Business, he chaired the Board of the Center for Professional and Executive Development. His first academic appointment was at the London School of Economics following a PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota.

Anthony Wilbon

Dean | School of Business | Howard University 

Dr. Anthony Wilbon is the Dean of the Howard University School of Business. His particular areas of research include technology strategy, technology innovation and entrepreneurship, operations management, and research methodology. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to joining Howard University, Wilbon was a faculty member at Morgan State University’s Earl Graves School of Business and Management. He also previously served in engineering and management level positions at several organizations including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., American Management Systems, Inc., and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Dr. Wilbon completed his BS in Electrical Engineering at Michigan State University, an MBA at Howard University, and a PhD at George Washington University in Management of Science, Technology and Innovation. He is also the recipient of a Fulbright International Education Administrators Award (France).

Ana María Zermeño Padilla

Director of Academic Experience and Operations | EGADE Business School | Tecnológico de Monterrey

Ana María Zermeño Padilla is Director of Academic Experience and Operations at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and has a proven track as an academic leader at several institutions among Tec de Monterrey System like Virtual University and TecMilenio. At EGADE Business School, she oversees all student academic and life experience, administrative operations, and logistics for in-person and online students. Before her assignment, she innovated the admissions and enrollment process by implementing automatization and technification improvements. She holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration, a Master's in Education and Education Innovation Ph.D. with Tecnológico de Monterrey, and a Master's in Business Analytics from EGADE Business School.