After eight years as Chief Executive Officer, Rob May will be moving on. The Governing Body and staff extend their sincere thanks to Rob for his service, vision, and leadership.

ABE are pleased to announce that Melanie Robinson has been appointed as Interim Managing Director, joining us from her position as Deputy CEO of the Institute of Leadership. Melanie brings significant experience in governance, finance, and values-driven leadership. She also served as a Trustee of the Institute of Regulation and has a long-standing commitment to supporting high-impact organisations in the education and professional development sectors.
This leadership transition comes at a natural inflection point for ABE, as it enters an exciting new phase as part of the Institute of Leadership Group. The organisation remains firmly committed to its mission of delivering accessible, high-quality business education that empowers individuals and supports inclusive economic growth around the world.
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Membership offer from The Institute of Leadership
Our parent company, The Institute of Leadership (IoL) is offering ABE graduates, from Level 5 upwards, the opportunity to become an Institute Member at a price exclusively for ABE qualification holders. Read more.