ACBSP Announces Retirement of President and CEO Jeffrey Alderman

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) announces the retirement of President and CEO Jeffrey Alderman. President Alderman's final day in the role will be October 1, 2025. To support continuity during this transition, Mr. Alderman has committed to remaining available to the Board of Directors and interim leadership through March 2026.

"I have been so grateful for the opportunity to serve as President and CEO of ACBSP for the past decade," said Alderman. "The dedication and commitment of the ACBSP Board of Directors, our professional team, and our members throughout the world has been truly inspiring. I look forward to witnessing ACBSP's continued impact in the years ahead."

"On behalf of the ACBSP Board of Directors, I want to thank Jeffrey for his years of service and dedication to our mission," said Dennis Brode, Chair of the ACBSP Board of Directors. "During his tenure, ACBSP reached record-high membership and financial reserves. Jeffrey guided the organization through a global pandemic and transitioned to virtual and hybrid models for meetings and events. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him well in his next chapter."

This leadership transition provides ACBSP with the opportunity to enter a new phase in its growth, while remaining firmly committed to its mission: to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education around the world through continuous improvement.

The ACBSP Executive Committee and full Board of Directors are actively working to ensure a smooth and stable transition. Interim leadership plans are being developed, and a national search will be conducted to identify the next President and CEO who will lead the organization into its next chapter.

"This change presents a meaningful opportunity to reflect, renew, and reimagine what lies ahead for ACBSP," said Brode. "We are focused on strengthening member value, expanding partnerships, and fostering innovation across business education."

Members with questions are encouraged to reach out to the Board Chair or Executive Committee at [email protected].

About ACBSP:
ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP's global mission is to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement. ACBSP's global vision is to see every business program of quality accredited and pursuing continuous improvement. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001, 2011, and again in 2021, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels and the first to offer certificate accreditation. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at more than 1,200 campuses in 60 countries.

Contact:
ACBSP Executive Committee
[email protected]

SOURCE Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)