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Keynote Speaker, John J. Fernandes

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Accreditation and Thought Leadership - Implications for Information Systems Education: AACSB International President and CEO John Fernandes will discuss the global accrediting body's new mission and thought leadership initiatives. Fernandes will present his views on the future of the MBA and discuss emerging implications for ICIS members.

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Keynote Speaker

John J. Fernandes
CIA, CCSA, CFE

John J. Fernandes is the President and Chief Executive Officer of AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is a not-for-profit organization of more than 1000 collegiate schools of business, corporations and other organizations in 70+ countries devoted to the advancement of higher education in business administration and management. Organized in 1916, AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting, with over 500 accredited schools worldwide.

Prior to joining AACSB International, John was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Prior to joining The IIA, he served as Vice President and General Auditor for New York City Transit. His experience includes staff and management positions with Exxon Company USA, Cameron Iron Works and Houston METRO.

Mr. Fernandes has extensive corporate governance experience as a member of the board of directors and audit committee of a two billion-dollar integrated health care delivery system. Mr. Fernandes served as Chairman of the Audit Committee. He is also on the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society, and the Board of Directors of the Global Foundation for Management Education.

Mr. Fernandes has over 30 years’ internal auditing and management experience. He has managed and conducted audits of energy, manufacturing, marketing, transportation, and management operations throughout the United States and in 16 other countries.

John received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and communications from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Houston. He is a graduate of the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and the University of Texas’ Public Executive Institute.

Mr. Fernandes is a member of the Kennesaw State University Corporate Governance Center Advisory Board and the Tampa International Trade Forum. He is a past president of The IIA’s Houston Chapter and Vice President of the New York Chapter.

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