​Professor Zu'bi M.F. Al-Zu'bi completed BSc and MBA studies in Jordan before undertaking postdoctoral studies at Durham Business School, UK. During that time, he became the first Jordanian to receive a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Zu’bi returned to Jordan in 2008 and held various positions at the University of Jordan, including chairman of the Business Management Department, Dean of the Business School and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Development and International Relations. He was also Executive Director of the Al-Quds Academy for Scientific Research and Secretary-General of the Jordan Rugby Union. Recently, Zu’bi was a visiting Professor at the University of Sydney Business School. He is now the Director of Development for the Middle East and Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney.​