News List | HEC Paris

May 2022

The School

CDL-Paris Climate Program Homes in on Science Designs to “Change the World”

HEC’s CDL (Creative Destruction Lab) Climate program reached its fourth-round climax on April 19 - a historic moment for the seven startups retained after a grueling mentorship program. Following another intense six-hour session with their mentors, they were invited to the program’s first in-person ...

May 03, 2022

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Executive Education

Why Organizations Should Open Their Minds To Inclusive Business

In recent decades we’ve seen inequalities growing in society, exacerbated in part by the current global health, social and economic crises. It falls to ambitious businesses to recognize the benefits of redressing the balance, affirms Marieke Huysentruyt, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Business ...

May 02, 2022

April 2022

Knowledge

HEC Masterclass Scrutinizes Impact of France’s Presidential Vote

For Professor Jeremy Ghez, the April 24 French presidential elections are a litmus test for questions of sovereignty, global economic integration and E.U. political interdependence. The day after the second round, the co-Director of the Center for Geopolitics at HEC Paris delivered an interactive ...

Apr 29, 2022

The School

HEC Paris NY Office: Spring 2022 Activities At A Glance

During Spring 2022, the HEC Paris US Office took part in and organised several highly instructive events in New York City, Boston, and San Francisco. From a celebration of International Women's Day focused on the tech sector to a lecture by the author and entrepreneur Antoine Bello, as well as the ...

Apr 28, 2022

HEC Foundation

Outstanding fundraising effort at the HEC Gala

For the 2nd edition of the HEC Gala, the entire HEC community came together at the Palais Brongniart to take part in a lavish gala evening. A moment of conviviality, which was also the occasion for a wonderful show of generosity; an auction and a call for donations to the HEC Foundation raised the ...

Apr 28, 2022

Sustainability & Organizations Institute

Major Strategy Workshop Explores Sustainable and Purposeful Leadership

For the first time in its decade-long history, the annual EIASM Workshop on Top Management Teams (TMT) and Business Strategy Research was hosted by HEC Paris at its Jouy-en-Josas campus. Considered one of the most important platforms for strategic leadership research events in Europe, the March 31 ...

Apr 27, 2022

Roundtable "Changing the Narrative on Gender Leadership" - April 19, 2022 - HEC Paris

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

HEC Roundtable: Challenging Today’s Narratives on Gender Leadership

Worldwide, leaders are facing more uncertainty and complexity than ever. Crucial to addressing these 21st century challenges are global proposals for greater diversity and inclusiveness at leadership level. Five panelists from different generations and horizons came together to discuss key notions ...

Apr 27, 2022

HEC Foundation

A long awaited event with scholarship students after the health crisis

Usually organised each year but postponed because of the health crisis, the Foundation and HEC Paris Equal Opportunity teams were delighted to come together again with need-based scholarship students for a cocktail event on campus, in the presence of Yann Algan, Dean of Pre-Experience Programs.

Apr 25, 2022

MBA

Sailing to 2nd Place in the Global MBA Trophy

HEC Paris MBA alumni competed in the Global MBA Trophy regatta. Despite most being novice sailors, teamwork prevailed, leading to a 2nd place finish overall. The event not only showcased sailing skills but also fostered global networking opportunities.

Apr 23, 2022

Executive Education

How HEC Paris Designs Executive Programs on Customer Centricity

In some ways, the 21st century has brought about the biggest changes in consumer behavior since the industrial revolution. These changes have forced companies to shift their focus from brand centricity to customer centricity. Once upon a time, brands shared their story and brought customers into the ...

Apr 22, 2022