HEC Paris press coverage from all over the world
The Financial Times notes that business schools are rapidly integrating AI into teaching and operations, but are struggling to establish clear standards and benchmarks to guide its use. At HEC Paris Business Paris, professor Peter Ebbes explains how he is experimenting with AI as a grading assistant, illustrating both the growing adoption of these tools and the broader uncertainty around their effective and ethical deployment.
The Financial Times reports that record Arctic warming and shrinking sea ice around Greenland are opening new shipping routes and access to critical minerals, raising geopolitical and security concerns. François Gemenne, professor at HEC Paris, comments that while the short-term impact may be limited, in the long run melting ice will increase accessibility to natural resources, reshaping strategic dynamics in the region.
Sky News reports on France’s plan to encourage 29-year-olds to have children as part of a broader strategy to counter declining birth rates and the economic risks of an ageing population. François Gemenne, professor at HEC Paris, explains that the recent demographic shift, with deaths now exceeding births, has created a “shock effect,” highlighting deeper structural concerns linked to pensions and societal attitudes toward immigration.
In an op-ed published in Management Today, Julien Jourdan, professor at HEC Paris, argues that AI will increasingly automate traditional managerial tasks such as planning, monitoring and reporting. He explains that to remain relevant, managers must shift toward leadership skills (focusing on vision, creativity and social intelligence), which are far less susceptible to automation and will become central in the future of work.
Times Higher Education reports that HEC Paris Business School is launching a €230 million campus overhaul -its largest since 1964- to adapt to shifting student expectations, AI disruption and geopolitical changes. Eloïc Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris Business School, describes the project as a “huge change”, largely funded through a €300 million fundraising campaign led by the HEC Foundation. The transformation also comes as the school sees growing interest from U.S. students, reflecting broader shifts in global higher education.
In volatile markets, the wrong kind of generalist manager can backfire. HEC Paris professor John Mawdsley reveals in an op-ed for Forbes US why foresight depends on relevant career breadth.
Bloomberg reports on the recall of infant formula by Lactalis, which has reignited scrutiny of the group’s crisis management and the governance of the Besnier family. Philippe Péle-Clamour, adjunct professor at HEC Paris, notes that such closely held structures can face challenges in reacting swiftly during crises, as ultimate responsibility remains concentrated within the family.
Private Equity International reports that, according to the latest HEC Paris–Dow Jones Growth Capital Performance Ranking developed by Oliver Gottschalg, impact-focused firms are increasingly ranking among the top-performing growth equity players, highlighting that strong financial returns and positive societal impact can go hand in hand. The study also underscores the growing diversity of top performers and the rising presence of non-North American firms in the sector.
Politico reports that the European Commission is facing criticism over plans to simplify its lawmaking process, with NGOs and industry groups warning this could weaken democratic safeguards and transparency. Alberto Alemanno, professor of EU law at HEC Paris, argues that the move risks using geopolitical urgency as a pretext to bypass accountability, potentially undermining citizens’ ability to shape EU legislation.
El País reports that the European Commission is questioning Spain’s plan to hold social media executives criminally liable for user-generated content, warning it may conflict with existing EU digital regulations. Alberto Alemanno, professor of EU law at HEC Paris, notes that while legal interpretations differ, member states may still seek to impose stricter standards, potentially prompting further intervention from the EU.
