<p><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: &quot;Khmer OS Siemreap&quot;, &quot;Khmer OS Battambang&quot;, Siemreap; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247);">The idea of starting a new university in Battambang was first raised by its founding President, Mr. Khem Reaksmey. Mr. Reaksmey is a long-time resident of Battambang. He taught English for ten years, including five years at the well-known ACD (formerly ACE) in Battambang. He taught marketing and management courses at local universities in Battambang,and was Vice-President at one of them. He was the founding Director of PUC-Battambang Campus for three years, where he coordinated many projects with local and international NGOs. He received his Diploma in Business Management from RMIT University (Australia), and Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management, and he holds two Master’s Degrees: a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), and a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) in TESOL.</span><br></p>