News List | HEC Paris

April 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

HEC Talks with Alan JOPE, CEO of Unilever - April 13, 2022

The School

HEC Talks: Unilever Boss Shares Insights into Company Turn-around

Unilever CEO since 2019, Alan Jope has stamped his leadership qualities on the consumer goods business by facing head-on the world’s social and environmental challenges. The charismatic Scotsman was the latest guest at the HEC Talks forum to provide insight into his approach to purposeful leadership ...

Apr 21, 2022

Executive MBA

In Thrilling Alpine Experience, HEC Paris EMBAs Build Crisis Management, Leadership Skills

With the snowcapped mountains of Chamonix as their dreamlike alpine backdrop, a handful of EMBA’s recently spent a week in Crisis Management training under the gaze of the French National Gendarmerie. Along with other members of the HEC Executive Community, they honed collective leadership nous ...

Apr 19, 2022

Executive MBA

How the Quality and Flexibility of the HEC Paris EMBA Program Facilitated these Mothers’ Experiences

Apr 19, 2022

Executive MBA

Personalizing the HEC Paris EMBA: Forging your own Flexible Path to Career Transformation

How these students harness the power of adaptability, personalization, and flexibility in their Executive MBA journeys

Apr 18, 2022