An evening celebrating the excellence and diversity of the MBA
During a scholarship award ceremony attended by Olivier Sevillia (MBA.90), a major donor to the Foundation, we celebrated excellence, diversity, and commitment alongside our MBA students.
The determining commitment of donors
Scholarship award ceremonies provide an opportunity to highlight the essential role played by donors and alumni in strengthening HEC Paris’ global influence. Thanks to their generosity and continued support, the Foundation enables outstanding talents from around the world to access a world-class education and develop a lasting impact.
By supporting access to the MBA for exceptional profiles from diverse backgrounds, these scholarships directly contribute to the diversity and vitality of the HEC Paris community.
A global community united by excellence
Bringing together recently arrived scholarship recipients on campus, the ceremony marked an important moment in the life of the HEC Paris community. Beyond academic recognition, these scholarships reward remarkable journeys, demonstrated leadership, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact in professional and societal environments.
The awardees embody the promise of the HEC Paris MBA: to develop responsible leaders who are open to the world and able to thrive in complex multicultural environments.
Olivier Sevillia, guest of honor
On Monday, February 16, HEC Paris and the HEC Foundation organized a scholarship award ceremony on the Jouy-en-Josas campus for MBA students.
This edition honored 154 scholarship recipients from the September 2025 and January 2026 intakes, representing 53 nationalities—a diversity that fully reflects the international scope and human richness of the MBA program.
The community had the honor of welcoming Olivier Sevillia (MBA.90), Major Donor and Honorary Chairman of the HEC Foundation, as the guest of honor.
Reflecting on his own experience in the MBA program, he highlighted its lasting impact:
« You are exposed to an incredible diversity of people, backgrounds, and perspectives, and that will stay with you forever. »
He also emphasized the importance of human relationships and integrity in leadership:
« Be kind to one another. These relationships will enrich your professional and personal lives for decades. »
He concluded with a powerful reflection on legacy and responsibility:
« Your greatest impact will be the people you help grow. »
By sharing his personal journey and international experience, Olivier Sevillia offered students both inspiring and practical advice, encouraging them to cultivate ambition, commitment, and excellence throughout their careers.
Congratulations to all the award recipients for their remarkable achievements, and thank you to Olivier Sevillia for his exemplary support and steadfast commitment to future generations of leaders.