News List | HEC Paris

October 2023

Executive MBA

Career Transformation in Finance via the HEC Paris Executive MBA

“The Executive MBA at HEC gave me the confidence to leave a well-paying job to start an entrepreneurial journey in a sector that I really love, which is instrumental to a just and sustainable development of the Continent." -David Ekabouma, EMBA ’22

Oct 23, 2023

HEC Paris New York Office - recruitment and alumni event

The School

HEC Paris Alumni and prospective candidates gathering in New York

The HEC Paris US Office organized yet another successful event in New York earlier this month: a rich and engaging networking session enabled prospective candidates, ranging for Grande Ecole Masters programs and Double Degrees to the Executive MBA, to meet and chat with the North-American alumni ...

Oct 23, 2023

Executive Education

Steering Through the Business Storm: Leadership Lessons from Best Buy's Former CEO, Hubert Joly

Hubert Joly, once a novice in a blue polo shirt tagged "CEO in Training," navigated Best Buy from the brink of extinction to a beacon of success, surging its share price by an impressive 270%. Joly's journey at the helm of what is now one of America's favorite employers mirrors a captain's struggle ...

Oct 23, 2023

Faculty & Research

HEC Accelerates its Recruitment Drive for Top Research Professors

HEC Paris continues its campaign to recruit world-class research professors with the arrival of 14 new academics to its faculty ranks. This maintains its long-term objective of becoming one of the world's research hubs. The academics join the Finance, Economics & Decision Sciences, Marketing ...

Oct 20, 2023

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Executive Education

How to Encourage an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Leadership within Your Organization

The Entrepreneurial Mindset for leadership is not just a buzzword. It is a fundamental shift in how we approach managing people and innovation in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. By nurturing this mindset in leaders and creating a culture that encourages it, organizations ...

Oct 18, 2023

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The School

Eloïc Peyrache in Côte d'Ivoire

The Dean and General Director of HEC Paris, Eloïc Peyrache, visited Côte d'Ivoire in September. The visit, marked by several milestones, testifies to the school's active presence in a booming ecosystem. The HEC Paris Representative Office in Abidjan team, headed by Alexis John Ahyee, accompanied the ...

Oct 18, 2023

Corporate

Unlocking Potential: 5 Reasons Why Women Can Thrive in Tech Careers

The HEC Paris ‘Women in Tech’ virtual round table marked its second edition on October 11th. To break down barriers, eight successful women, with varied backgrounds and positions in technology companies, gave students reasons to embrace a career in technology. This event is organized by HEC Talents ...

Oct 12, 2023

Executive MBA

Back-to-School Week at HEC Paris EMBA: Beginning a Transformative Journey

Last week, the HEC Paris Executive MBA’s Class of 2025 inaugural intake wrapped up the first module of their 18-month EMBA journeys.

Oct 11, 2023

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Executive Education

AI and Talent Development. Should We Fear or Embrace It?

Back in 2020, Open.AI's GPT3 burst onto the scene, captivating the world with its artificial intelligence capabilities. Fast forward to today, and AI models have become an integral part of our daily lives. But as automation continues to revolutionize industries, the fear of AI taking over has also ...

Oct 11, 2023

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Sustainability & Organizations Center

Transforming knowledge into concrete action, the purpose of the HEC Paris SASI Opening Seminar

Going back to school for the 93 students of the Master in Sustainability and Social Innovation (SASI) 2023-2024 cohort means getting real about the world’s challenges. Climate change, decarbonization, diversity, human rights… Students get exposed to a variety of topics, approaches and perspectives ...

Oct 11, 2023