Executive MBA

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Our diverse, international cohort of executives enhances every aspect of the EMBA experience, expanding your worldview and equipping you to lead across borders and cultures.

A Global Community of Leaders

Our Executive MBA participants form a truly global community of experienced professionals, representing diverse industries and perspectives across HEC Paris locations in Paris, Jouy-en-Josas, Doha, and Riyadh. This diversity creates a powerful learning environment where participants exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and broaden their understanding of leadership and the world around them.

Built on collaboration and shared experience, the EMBA fosters a close-knit, international network that extends far beyond the classroom — a community that continues to learn, lead, and grow together.

Meet The Class of 2026

Patrick Georges

AB Connect; France

HEC Paris stood out as a world-class institution offering the ideal environment to enhance my strategic insight, develop new perspectives and drive personal growth.

Sharif Abousaada

Maurel & Prom; Egypt, France, UK

I chose HEC Paris as its program isn’t just about learning frameworks, but reshaping the way leaders think, decide and create a lasting impact.

Clement Politi

Wella France; France

I chose HEC Paris for its global perspective, inspiring community and strong leadership focus. The program challenges me to grow beyond my comfort zone and equips me with the tools to lead transformational change in today’s fast-evolving world.

Elizabeth Baker

Resource Renewal Institute; U.S.A

Amidst global and political instability, I chose HEC to understand myself — and the world — better and to launch a new phase of leadership and impact for my career.

Elise Ranaivo

Eli Lilly and Cie; France

HEC offered me the chance to step out of my comfort zone, connect with inspiring leaders across sectors, and grow through a leadership-driven program. The EMBA is a unique journey to expand perspectives and create real impact.

Simone Pesce

Deloitte; Italy

I'm writing this message mid-flight on my way to New York City for the E-MBA specialization classes. One of the main reasons I chose HEC was its international footprint, among both professors and classmates. I’m not disappointed: the HEC EMBA truly...

Anupam Verma

BridgingIT GmbH; Germany

HEC Paris was my first choice for its Executive MBA’s focus on purposeful leadership, strategy, and transformation. It perfectly complements my journey, empowering me to lead impactful, cross-cultural projects, teams and organizations with strategic...

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