News List | HEC Paris

March 2026

Youth School

From the Youth Leadership Initiative to the Master In Management – an inspiring journey of self-discovery

With mixed Irish and Japanese parentage, and educated in France, Eilis Connolly-Shinozuka is a true citizen of the world. At the end of her high school studies she found herself at a crossroads. Her gut instinct told her to continue her education abroad, but her teachers were actively encouraging ...

Mar 27, 2026

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

How DutyAdvisor Is Reinventing Advisory Relationships in Insurance Distribution

Mar 27, 2026

HEC Foundation

Jessica Jeffers designated first holder of the Marie Sushka Chair at HEC Paris

LSU Emeritus Professor Myron Slovin and HEC professor Jessica Jeffers. Slovin launched the Marie Sushka Chair, which was financed by the Marie Sushka Estate.

At a sober and moving ceremony attended by HEC directors, finance faculty and doctoral students, HEC Paris launched the Marie Sushka Chair and named Jessica Jeffers as its first holder.

Mar 27, 2026

HEC Foundation

Foundation Student Awards 2025: Local Research, Global Fault Lines

This year’s HEC Foundation student winners show how local investigations can yield global lessons, especially on sustainability, resilience, and the conditions for lasting value creation.

Mar 27, 2026

Family Business

Human Factors at the Heart of Success - Investissement Conseils n°889 — March 2026

Impostor syndrome, successor ambivalence, communication breakdowns…

Mar 26, 2026

HEC Academy

The Youth Leadership Initiative: A Catalyst for Personal Growth

When Filipe Cova da Costa Pinto joined the first cohort of the Youth Leadership Initiative*, the dream of one day integrating HEC Paris for his master’s degree was far from his mind. But the transformative journey he embarked upon that week at HEC Paris left its mark on both his personal and ...

Mar 26, 2026

Master's programs

Funding your future - scholarship opportunities at HEC Paris

Pursuing the best possible education is one of the most important investments you can make in your future. It is a decision that shapes not only your career, but also the opportunities, networks, and experiences that will define your personal and professional journey.

Mar 26, 2026

Sustainability & Organizations Institute

Award-Winning Insight: Professors Ghez and Chatain Honored for Rethinking Business Strategy in a Fragmenting World

At HEC Paris, faculty are not only observing the evolving business landscape—they are actively shaping it. This year’s Fondation HEC Awards once again underscore the School’s commitment to research excellence and real-world impact, celebrating professors whose work resonates far beyond academic ...

Mar 25, 2026

MBA

Women in Leadership Spotlight: Laura Pérez

Laura Pérez (MBA ’27), Co-President of the HEC Paris MBA Finance Club, shares how her leadership journey has evolved—from high-stakes M&A to leading with presence, empathy, and authenticity. In this Q&A, she reflects on defining moments at HEC, the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, and ...

Mar 24, 2026

Executive MBA

Built for the Long Run: Luca Stefanutti's EMBA Experience

Luca Stefanutti joined the HEC Executive MBA at 32, which made him one of the youngest people in his cohort. By that point however, he had already built a strong career in digital growth. He had just been promoted to Director of Growth at Adidas, leading a cross-functional team of 14 across ...

Mar 24, 2026