LAU New York Governance and Administration Team LAU New York Governance and Administration Meet the academic and administrative leaders helping shape LAU New York’s mission, student experience, and future growth. Contact LAU New York About LAU New York Leadership Guiding LAU New York’s Academic Mission LAU New York is supported by university leaders and administrators who help advance its academic purpose, student-centered mission, and connection to LAU’s wider global community. Governance and Administration LAU New York’s governance and administration support academic excellence, institutional integrity, student success, and strong connections across LAU’s global university community. Leadership Messages Messages From LAU New York Leadership These messages introduce the leaders supporting LAU New York’s academic direction, administrative growth, and student-centered mission. BA Dr. Barbar Akle Executive Director As Executive Director of LAU New York, our leadership is focused on advancing LAU’s global mission while establishing a dynamic academic presence in the heart of Manhattan. LAU New York represents the university’s strategic expansion into the U.S. market — bringing over a century of academic excellence to one of the world’s most influential business and financial capitals. As part of an AACSB-accredited institution — a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide — LAU New York delivers programs that meet the highest international standards of quality, rigor, and impact. With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in International Business in Fall 2026, LAU New York is positioned to offer students a globally focused, industry-connected education rooted in New York City’s unparalleled access to finance, entrepreneurship, media, and multinational enterprise. Our Manhattan location serves not just as a campus setting, but as an extension of the classroom. We actively cultivate partnerships with corporate leaders and organizations to support workforce development, professional upskilling, and digital transformation initiatives. By bridging academic excellence with real-world industry engagement, LAU New York strengthens the connection between global education and professional opportunity. DJ Dr. Dima Jamali Dean Adnan Kassar School of Business We’re a student-centered institution that emphasizes real-world learning. We engage with industry leaders on enriching our curriculum through integrating the latest trends in business and skills of the future, which means that LAU NY graduates are prepared to enter the job market and handle challenges proactively. Connect With LAU New York Questions About LAU New York? Contact the LAU New York team to learn more about our academic community, programs, and student experience. Contact LAU New York Learn at LAU NY
BA Dr. Barbar Akle Executive Director As Executive Director of LAU New York, our leadership is focused on advancing LAU’s global mission while establishing a dynamic academic presence in the heart of Manhattan. LAU New York represents the university’s strategic expansion into the U.S. market — bringing over a century of academic excellence to one of the world’s most influential business and financial capitals. As part of an AACSB-accredited institution — a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide — LAU New York delivers programs that meet the highest international standards of quality, rigor, and impact. With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in International Business in Fall 2026, LAU New York is positioned to offer students a globally focused, industry-connected education rooted in New York City’s unparalleled access to finance, entrepreneurship, media, and multinational enterprise. Our Manhattan location serves not just as a campus setting, but as an extension of the classroom. We actively cultivate partnerships with corporate leaders and organizations to support workforce development, professional upskilling, and digital transformation initiatives. By bridging academic excellence with real-world industry engagement, LAU New York strengthens the connection between global education and professional opportunity.
DJ Dr. Dima Jamali Dean Adnan Kassar School of Business We’re a student-centered institution that emphasizes real-world learning. We engage with industry leaders on enriching our curriculum through integrating the latest trends in business and skills of the future, which means that LAU NY graduates are prepared to enter the job market and handle challenges proactively.