Danae Manika appointed Executive Dean of Alba Graduate Business School

Danae Manika has been appointed as the new Executive Dean of Alba Graduate Business School, part of The American College of Greece, effective September 1, 2026.

Manika brings extensive international leadership experience to the role, having previously served as the Executive Dean of Brunel Business School at Brunel University London. Her academic career includes positions at several British institutions, including Newcastle, Durham, and Queen Mary universities. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and her research focuses on marketing and communication regarding environmental, health, and wellbeing behavior changes.

Dr. Ed Wingenbach, President of The American College of Greece, welcomed the appointment, noting that Manika’s expertise in business education and her experience leading complex academic organizations during periods of strategic growth will strengthen the institution.