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Rowland Marshall, MBA ’16, leveraged his engineering background into a product management role at Intel's Drone Group in San Francisco. He chose HEC Paris for its academic excellence and diverse student body, finding inspiration in networking and academic rigor. The MBA equipped him with ...

Akiko Yonetani, an MBA graduate, aims to bridge cultures through business. Her diverse background and leadership skills led her to organize a successful Digital Marketing Seminar. She's now a strategy consultant at Accenture, Tokyo, empowering Japanese companies to expand globally. Akiko's ...

HEC Paris MBA students embark on diverse internships worldwide during summer break, gaining valuable experience and advancing their careers. From finance to luxury fashion, their internships offer unique opportunities for learning and growth, facilitated by the MBA program's resources and alumni ...

Mamoudou Bocoum, MBA ’18, redirected a hydro-agricultural project in Chad, then pursued an MBA at HEC Paris to influence infrastructure development in Africa. President of the Africa Club, he organized conferences and created Agri Yolo, a sustainable agriculture platform. He advocates for the MBA ...

Ajith Sebastian, MBA ’18, discusses his HEC Paris MBA journey and vision. President of Net Impact Club, he aims to continue impactful case competitions. Post-MBA, he targets VC and impact investment careers. He sees potential in African entrepreneurship and agriculture. Ajith emphasizes self ...

HEC Paris MBA students gain exclusive insight into luxury hospitality during a private tour of The Peninsula Paris. From the opulent €3,850-a-night suite overlooking the Eiffel Tower to discussions with industry professionals, the experience provides a unique understanding of luxury beyond fashion ...

Shelbie Vermette, MBA ’18, transitioned from award-winning visual branding to pursuing an MBA for her passion for business aspects of art. Through the HEC Paris – Kering Luxury Certificate, she crafted a winning business model for Saint Laurent. Her advice to non-traditional MBA candidates ...

Jacques Birol, HEC Paris alumnus, shares top tips for job interviews. As a successful entrepreneur, he emphasizes energy, positivity, and avoiding negativity. Be concise, repeat key points, and highlight unique traits. Provide evidence of past successes to impress. Approach the interview as a ...

Exploring the Champagne region with HEC Paris MBA peers unveils complexities beyond economics. Taittinger's CEO, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, warmly engages students, revealing luxury industry dynamics. Against conventional economic principles, his brand maintains accessibility, defying ...

Mario Salamanca, a former lawyer turned MBA student, navigates career shifts and insights at HEC Paris. Transitioning from law to business, he applies his debating skills and aims for private equity. Exposure to fintech sparks new career interests, highlighting the program's entrepreneurial emphasis ...