On 15 October 2025, the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) elected Professor Liezel Lues, from the University of the Free State (South Africa), as its new President for the 2025–2028 term. The election also brought forward a new Board of Management, representing institutions from all world regions and reaffirming IASIA’s truly global and inclusive character.

In her inaugural message, Prof. Lues expressed her gratitude and commitment to the association’s mission:

“It is with sincere gratitude and a profound sense of responsibility that I accept the honour of serving as IASIA President. This opportunity constitutes a milestone in my public service journey, shaped first by years in government and later through academic engagement in the field of public administration… I step into this presidency with energy and optimism, fully committed to the opportunities that lie ahead for IASIA and its global stakeholders.”

She emphasized IASIA’s role in advancing excellence in public administration through accreditation, interdisciplinary research, and international collaboration. Her vision for the new term includes strengthening financial sustainability, digital inclusivity, member engagement, and fostering ethical innovation across the network.

Extending his congratulations, Mr. Voruganti Srinivas, President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), commended the newly elected leadership:

“Heartiest congratulations to the newly elected Board of Management of IASIA and President IASIA Prof. Dr. Liezel Lues of the University of the Free State, South Africa, for the period 2025–2028. The Indian Presidency of IIAS extends all support and looks forward to working closely with the new Board of Management and President IASIA in achieving the futuristic agenda. Thank you, Najat Zarrouk, for your yeomen services to IASIA.”

IASIA Board of Management (2025-2028)

• Africa: Liezel Lues (South Africa), Najat Zarrouk (Morocco), Natasja Holtzhausen (South Africa), James Nkata (Uganda), Rabii Leouifoudi (Morocco), Liza Van Jaarsveldt (South Africa)
• Asia: Amitava Basu (India), Alex B. Brillantes Jr. (Philippines), Kaibin Zhong (China), Wang Ruolei (China), Ming Yuan Weng (China)
• Europe: Bardhyl Dobra (Kosova), David Ferraz (Portugal), Peter Vandenbruaene (Belgium), Pilar Barrero García (Spain), Vassilis Exarchos (Greece)
• Latin America: Ariel Ramírez Orrego (Chile), Leonardo Castellón Rodriguez (Costa Rica), Leonardo Secchi (Brazil), Luis Miguel Martínez Anzures (Mexico)
• Middle East: Hamid Ali (Qatar), Rana Al Khalifa (Bahrain)
• North America: Tim A. Mau (Canada), Jungwon Yeo (USA), Peter J. Woolley (USA)