Dean Christopher Westley Appointed to the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma
July 15, 2025 / Lutgert News / Tags: BGS, International Business Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma, AACSB
The Society welcomed Dean Westley and three other new members as innovative thought leaders from both academic and corporate sectors. Dr. Westley’s leadership, insights, and dedication to business education will be instrumental in advancing BGS strategic vision and empowering the next generation of global business leaders. This recognition reflects the caliber of leadership within the Lutgert College of Business and strengthens our visibility at a global level.
About Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS):
Established in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society which operates exclusively for AACSB accredited business programs. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is highly selective, reserved for top students within the business schools around the world. Members of Beta Gamma Sigma go on to lead—and even create—some of the largest and most successful companies around the globe. Beta Gamma Sigma has inducted more than 970,000 members worldwide since its founding in 1913. The Society is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Society's mission is to honor student excellence in business education, develop forward-thinking business leaders, and foster a global community to be catalysts for good.
Beta Gamma Sigma and its board members, including Dean Westley, support this mission through three core purpose points: Purpose. Leadership. Community.
- Purpose. Achievement, excellence, and career growth are in service of helping business be a force for good. We support members to work for something bigger than themselves: to make lasting, positive change on our communities, countries, and planet.
- Leadership. We identify and develop principled, ethical, and transformational leaders. We connect members to professional development and leadership experiences and promote best practices so our members can advance their careers.
- Community. We build a global community of current and aspiring business leaders, connect members around the globe, offer events and opportunities to learn and collaborate, and foster trusting spaces to exchange ideas, suggestions, and support.
