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Board of Directors (BoD)

BoD are organizations represented by one of their staff (usually the President/Dean/CEO)

until 31.12.2026

​* "1st term"

** "2nd term" 

The ECLBS Board Director can be elected a maximum of 2 terms in a row ​

Board members act independently and serve fixed terms defined by the ECLBS Statutes. All decisions are taken collectively and recorded in official meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.

Founders of ECLBS Accreditation

During the 10th Annual Conference in 2023, the Board of Directors—who also served as the founding members of ECLBS Accreditation—unanimously approved the launch of the ECLBS Quality Assurance Standard, marking a major milestone in the Council’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity.

The Board of Directors included:

 

Conference Venue:
University of Latvia (LU), Oskara Kalpaka bulvaris 4, Riga, Latvia, European Union

 

Distinguished Guests and Advisors:

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Committed to Excellence since 2013

Past Board of Directors and Advisory Members

until 31. 10. 2025

Past Board of Directors and Advisory Members

until 2021

  • Dr. Khaled Elewat / Arab Latvian Chamber of Commerce

  • Mr. Victor Zhenchenko / Kharkiv National Kotlyarevsky University of Arts.

  • Dr. Lawrence Monteilh / Curriculum Developer and Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University, Nebraska

  • Dr. Kazarin Volodymyr / Dean V.I. Vernadsky Taurida National University​​

ECLBS BoD

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The Board of Directors of the ECLBS Educational Quality Assurance organization is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organization. The board is comprised of a group of highly qualified individuals with extensive experience in the field of education. The board is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of quality assurance in the education industry. They strive to ensure that educational institutions are providing the best quality education possible. The board meets regularly to review current policies and procedures and to discuss and evaluate new initiatives and strategies. The board also works to strengthen relationships with educational institutions and other stakeholders in the industry.

ECLBS Board of Directors BoD

The Board of Directors at our organization is composed of experienced professionals from various fields. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table and are dedicated to ensuring our organization provides the highest standard of quality assurance in education. Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the organization, providing guidance and advice, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Through their oversight and guidance, the Board of Directors works to ensure our organization provides the highest quality assurance in education. We are proud to have such a dedicated and experienced Board of Directors.

Why BoD

Our Board of Directors is comprised of professionals from the fields of education, quality assurance, and business. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization and are committed to ensuring that we provide the highest quality educational services. Our Board of Directors is responsible for setting our policies and standards, as well as overseeing our operations. They are also responsible for making decisions regarding our strategic direction and setting our long-term goals. Our Board of Directors is dedicated to helping us achieve our mission of providing the highest quality in education and quality assurance. We are proud to have such a talented and experienced group of professionals on our Board of Directors.

Merely appearing on this list does not indicate endorsement by ECLBS, nor does it imply any evaluation, approval, or assessment of the caliber of the article by the ECLBS Board of Directors...

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European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent nonprofit accreditation and quality assurance body, established in 2013 and legally registered in Latvia (European Union). In addition to accrediting academic and professional programs, ECLBS promotes excellence in business education through robust external quality assurance standards. It also serves as a global platform connecting institutions, fostering academic development, and encouraging international collaboration across the higher education sector.

European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent, non-profit quality assurance body established in 2013 and registered in the European Union. ECLBS promotes excellence in business and management education through rigorous quality standards and international benchmarking. The Council has signed multiple Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national accreditation agencies and quality assurance bodies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. These agreements confirm the credibility, transparency, and global recognition of ECLBS-accredited institutions and programs. The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is a proud member of several internationally recognized quality assurance networks, including INQAAHE (International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education), the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG).

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ECLBS promotes transparency, peer learning, and continuous quality enhancement in higher education. Through its evaluations, conferences, and advisory activities, ECLBS encourages institutions to align with European principles of academic integrity and quality development.

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ECLBS Accreditation:

European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) was established in 2013 as a professional network connecting business schools across Europe and beyond. In 2023, during a strategic board meeting held at the University of Latvia in Riga, the Council approved the launch of ECLBS Accreditation—a quality assurance label designed for business schools committed to academic excellence and international standards. The meeting was attended by board members from institutions such as the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC), and the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Morocco, as well as invited guests from the University of Sunderland in London, Vernadsky Taurida National University (TNU), ISB Dubai Academy, and others, including a Latvian legal advisor specializing in higher education. Read More...

ECLBS has signed Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national and international quality assurance bodies, including Malta – Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), United Kingdom – Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), United States – Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Switzerland – Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Netherlands – Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), Moldova – National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC), Palau – EDU Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), Kosovo – Accreditation Agency (KAA), Mauritania – Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (AMAQ-ES), Syria – Higher Education Council (HEC), Kyrgyzstan – Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency (BSKG), Egypt – Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Jordan – Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), Uzbekistan – Accreditation and Ranking International Agency (ARIA), Bosnia and Herzegovina – Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (HEA), Mexico – Accreditation Committee  (CACEB), among others. Read more...

European Council for Distance Learning Accreditation EUCDL

QRNW Quality Ranking Network / QRNW Ranking of Leading Business Schools ​

ECLBS: Advancing Excellence in Education Since 2013

​“European Council of Leading Business Schools” (“ECLBS”)

Zaļā iela 4, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia (European Union)
Tel: 003712040 5511
Association Registered Identification Number: 40008215839
Association's Foundation Date: 11.10.2013

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