Dean of the Year

Beta Gamma Sigma recognizes the best in business through our programs, awards, and events. It is crucial for us to recognize those individuals who play a leading role in Beta Gamma Sigma members becoming the best in business: our Deans.

The Dean of the Year Award is a recognition awarded by Beta Gamma Sigma to an outstanding Dean who made significant contributions to the success of his or her chapter while supporting the Beta Gamma Sigma mission throughout the course of the academic year.

Beta Gamma Sigma invites our Highest Honors Chapters to nominate their Deans to be honored as a recipient of the Dean of the Year Award.


CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR's DEAN OF THE YEAR

Viviane Y. Naimy

Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Notre Dame University, Lebanon

Dr. Viviane Naimy is a Professor of Finance and Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at Notre Dame University, Lebanon. A recognized expert in financial econometrics and risk management, she has an extensive publication record in top academic journals and has received several research awards for her contributions. As Dean, she successfully led AACSB accreditation, strengthening the FBAE’s global recognition. She also founded and serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of Sustainable Economies, in partnership with Northeastern University, providing a platform for research on poverty and hunger alleviation. 

Dr. Naimy has collaborated with a Nobel Laureate on research focused on poverty reduction. She is also the co-founder and president of the Sustainable Farming Technology Association (SFT), an initiative dedicated to improving agricultural solutions to combat hunger and improve livelihoods. Beyond academia, Dr. Naimy has served as a consultant in risk management across several Arab countries, advising on financial stability and economic resilience. In recognition of her leadership and research impact, she has been honored with the 2025 Beta Gamma Sigma Dean of the Year Award, a prestigious international distinction. She continues to lead initiatives that connect academic research with practical solutions for economic and social challenges.