Guiding Legal Excellence and Institutional Integrity with Visionary Leadership

With a steadfast commitment to legal and organizational excellence, Doug Beck serves as senior vice president, general counsel, corporate secretary and head of institutional support services at Adtalem Global Education. Since joining the company in 2021, Beck has played a pivotal role in safeguarding Adtalem’s legal integrity while advancing the company’s mission of empowering students and fostering educational growth.

Beck’s leadership spans a wide range of legal domains, where his expertise provides invaluable counsel on corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and securities. He is responsible for overseeing the operations of the legal and regulatory affairs departments, ensuring that legal considerations are seamlessly integrated into Adtalem’s strategic decision-making processes. In addition, Beck leads Adtalem’s Institutional Support Services, where his team supports students in all non-academic aspects of their educational journey, reinforcing the company’s commitment to student success and holistic support.  

Before his time at Adtalem, Beck held multiple senior leadership positions at Hub Group, a publicly traded transportation management company, where he served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary. During his ten-year tenure at Hub Group, Beck was instrumental in overseeing the company’s legal and regulatory strategies, contributing significantly to its growth and operational success. His previous legal experience spans several distinguished companies, including Alberto Culver, Navistar, and Allegiance Healthcare, where he honed his ability to provide strategic, results-oriented legal counsel across various industries.

Beck’s leadership philosophy is grounded in a passion for fostering integrity, transparency, and operational efficiency, ensuring that Adtalem remains a trusted partner in education. His comprehensive approach to legal governance and student support has made him a cornerstone of Adtalem’s executive leadership team.

Beck graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in American civilization and earned his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. His dedication to legal excellence and organizational leadership continues to drive Adtalem’s success and its ongoing mission to impact lives through education.