Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions

The Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions (MRA) team attracts, nurtures, selects, and enrolls diverse future alumni committed to advancing business and society in the UAE and broader MENA region. Through thoughtful, data-informed marketing and highly personalized engagement, the team focuses on connecting with candidates who are not only qualified but also aligned with Stern at NYUAD’s values and mission. MRA builds a program brand closely tied to regional growth and opportunity, and is supported by a diverse, inclusive team that partners with students, alumni, and faculty to deepen community engagement and strengthen the program’s visibility, impact, and long-term reputation.

Arnold “Arnie” Longboy is Executive Director of Admissions at Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi, where he leads strategic leadership in the engagement and selection of future alumni across the School’s degree programs. Previously, he was Executive Director of Admissions at London Business School, overseeing recruitment and admissions for 11 degree programs. He also held leadership roles at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, focusing on executive education and corporate partnerships across EMEA and Asia Pacific. A former Chair of the EMBA Council Board, Arnie holds degrees from Hamilton College, Harvard University, and Chicago Booth.