OU Alumni appointed to AMBA International Management Board

Steve Gorton and Carol Groombridge, both OU Business School MBA alumni, are delighted that they have recently been appointed to the International Management Board of the Association of MBAs. They were elected into their posts by the current membership of AMBA, of which many are OU MBA alumni.

 

So what does AMBA do?  Carol explains:

 

"The Association of MBAs is the authoritative voice on postgraduate business education and sets the international standard for accrediting MBA, DBA and MBM programmes. The Open University is one of an elite group of 189 business schools worldwide with Association of MBA accreditation for its MBA programmes.

 

"The Association of MBAs is unique as it is created by MBAs for MBAs. It also offers access to a global and professionally diverse network of MBAs through its membership, which supports you as a student and after graduation. It complements the OU Business School Alumni Association by providing additional networking and CPD events including MBA refreshers."

 

And what is the Board's role?

 

"The International Management Board of AMBA is made up of a number of elected members together with Business School Deans (currently from South Africa and Australia) and also has representation from global employers. This enables the organisation to achieve a broad and global view of all aspects of the MBA from all stakeholders. This integrated approach ensures that this mix of representation contributes to determining the overall direction and development of the Association through good governance and strategic planning.

 

"As the fastest growing accreditation organisation internationally, it is an exciting time to be involved with shaping the Association of MBAs strategy to support the growth and development of postgraduate business education"

 

Being able to think strategically, challenge appropriately, analyse performance against objectives are all skills which the MBA develops and are necessary as a non-executive director and trustee. Their OU MBAs coupled with their extensive management and life experience from the private and public sectors have equipped Steve and Carol well for their demanding and enjoyable roles with AMBA.

Currently the AMBA board is involved in agreeing the enhanced corporate strategy and approving the resultant organisational transformation – so a real opportunity for them to contribute and put MBA insights into action across the whole of an organisation.

 

An MBA gives you the tools to progress in your career and membership of the Association of MBAs can support you through that journey by linking you to job opportunities and events that provide you with continued learning, access to high quality speakers and excellent networking opportunities with fellow MBAs. Members also have exclusive access to research information, a jobs portal and a quarterly magazine and online newsletters.

 

To find out more about membership of AMBA go to www.mbaworld.com