The council brings together global business leaders to provide strategic guidance and advocacy, enhancing Lehigh University’s global engagement initiatives
Lehigh's International Advisory Council advises key university leaders and bolsters Lehigh’s execution of its strategic vision, enhances the university’s community and environment, and reinforces its commitment to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement.
The council is consistent with Global Lehigh's strategic initiatives, as well as Lehigh University’s strategic plan, Inspiring the Future Makers, which highlights the university’s commitment to broadening its global perspective and impact.
International Advisory Council Members
Gilles Amadou Acogny
Acogny ‘85G is the co-founder and CEO of Acosphere Ltd., a business consultancy that conducts 70% of its business in Africa.
Ramesh Ananthakrishnan
Ananthakrishnan ‘90G is the founder of India-based DSM Soft, which provides geospatial, telematics, and GIS mapping services for various industries.
Wade Cruse
Cruse ‘92 is the Managing Partner, Southeast Asia at the management consulting firm Bain & Company, where he is based in Singapore.
J. Penney Frohling
Frohling ‘85 is the founder of Ethos Partners, a London-based firm that specializes in corporate strategy and financial services.
Demetrios Papacostas
Papacostas '77 '77G is the former CEO of Greece-based Hellenic Aerospace Industry, among other international leadership roles.
Ashley Pritchard
Pritchard '09 leads a team at Meta Platforms combating hate speech on Facebook, and previously worked on human rights initiatives in Myanmar.