May saw the appointment of Sangeet Chowfla as president of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), he succeeds David A. Wilson, president and CEO for the global non-profit council for 18 years. As of 1 January 2013, Chowfla will assume the role of CEO.
Chowfla brings with him extensive experience in the fields of technology, telecommunication and venture capital. His career has seen him work in New Delhi, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the US.
James Bradford, outgoing chairman of the board at GMAC commented, “Sangeet Chowfla is just the kind of chief executive the GMAC board had in mind…His global business experience, his understanding of technology and its impact on the consumers and his understanding of the way companies must anticipate, plan for and actively engage in the changing global marketplace are all skills GMAC will need moving forward.”
Paul Arkwright
Publisher
