Executive Leadership at AIU
Mr. Richard Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Prior to joining AIU, Mr. Johnson held dean positions at prestigious universities including Northwestern University, The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Business, and Harry S Truman College.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox College in the U.S. and his Master of Public Administration degree at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
President
Dr. Fayza Al-Kharafi is a leading Kuwaiti chemist and academic. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo, she attended Kuwait University, earning both her Masters and PhD.
In 1993, shortly after the first Gulf War, an Emiri Decree was issued naming Dr. Al-Kharafi the first female president of Kuwait University, the first female head of any major university in the Middle East, and the first woman to obtain the rank of Minister in Kuwait. She would serve Kuwait University as President until 2002, helping to rebuild the university after the war and overseeing its growth to over 20,000 students.
Her proven leadership and deep understanding of AIU’s mission ensure a smooth transition and strong commitment to our community's continued growth and success.
Mrs. Ashley Gulbranson
Vice President
Human Resources
Mr. Andrew Taylor
Vice President
University Operations
Ms. Souad Baswaqi
Assistant Vice President
Enrollment and Student Affairs
Dr. Meshal A. Al-Obaid
Assistant Vice President
Academic Affairs
Dr. Lasha Markozashvili
Assistant Vice President
Academic Affairs
Dr. Marko Savic
Associate Vice President
Academic Affairs
