The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is proud to announce that Prof. Adriaan Gabriel Stander has been named the recipient of the institution's prestigious Distinguished Professorship Award in Engineering and Business Administration. Prof. Stander is a highly accomplished academic and industry leader with over 33 years of diverse experience across sectors including renewables, mining, oil & gas, construction, e-commerce, and more. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration, a Master's degree in Business, and numerous other technical and professional qualifications. In addition to his distinguished academic credentials, Prof. Stander has held senior leadership roles at organizations such as Global ASC Group, Topband China, ACDC Dynamics, Solax Power, Ourkingdom Engineering, and GC Solar. He has a proven track record of driving business growth, implementing successful sales strategies, and building high-performing teams. As a Distinguished Professor, Prof. Stander will play a key role in shaping QAHE's engineering and business administration programs, contributing his expertise to curriculum development, research initiatives, and student mentorship. His appointment underscores QAHE's commitment to providing its students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in the rapidly evolving global marketplace. For more information about QAHE and its distinguished faculty, please visit www.qahe.org.