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Bertelsmann is a highly decentralized Group with over 117, 000 employees in 50 countries around the world. To ensure that company managers share the same values, outlook and entrepreneurial spirit, Bertelsmann wanted to develop a customized program in partnership with HEC Paris.  

What does a company need to consider in order to succeed in its transformation ?  How should it embark on a new business model ? These questions were addressed by Steve Sasson, a former employee at Kodak, in a conference organized by Presans and Total during the HEC Paris Executive MBA Certificate in Leading Digital Transformation.

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning startups in recent years. Yet, despite all the hype, for many people, AI still remains something of an enigma. How it functions – or even how to define it  – can often feel elusive. 

After several years as a CEO in the healthcare sector, Haïm Dimer wanted to explore something new. It was this desire for a fresh challenge that motivated him in 2017 to enroll in the HEC Paris Executive MBA program. In this interview, he speaks about the most important takeaways from this experience and other key insights he has acquired over the course of his career.

HEC Paris Professor Florian Hoos, an expert in social entrepreneurship and change-making, defines social entrepreneurs as individuals who see innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges and then turn their ideas into a business reality in an entrepreneurial way.

In our latest Executive Horizons survey, 89 % of respondents “totally agree” that effective data management will play an increasingly crucial role in the long-term survival of companies. But what are the main challenges facing organizations, and what are the key benefits for companies that get their data management strategy right?

As a specialist in brand management, HEC Paris Professor Gachoucha Kretz has considerable insights to share on what makes digital branding distinct from more "traditional" approaches. In this interview, she outlines what digital branding really means, which brands are implementing it most effectively and the role modern technology plays in developing a successful strategy.

Sustainability has become a key issue for organizations throughout the world. In our latest Executive Horizons survey, respondents gave their current companies an average rating of 4 out of 5 for their commitment to sustainable development. But what are the key challenges and benefits for companies that integrate sustainability into their corporate strategy?

Despite all the buzz and hype, Blockchain is still perhaps best known as the record-keeping technology behind Bitcoin. However, many people may not know that its potential applications can go far beyond cryptocurrency. In the years to come, Blockchain could enhance scientific research, revolutionize shipping and digitally identify billions of people. Here are just some of the key facts we should all know about Blockchain.

With nearly two decades of experience in the corporate sector, an Executive MBA and his own innovation company, Innovinco, Tom Pullen has acquired many insights about business, innovation and leadership. The forward-thinking CEO and entrepreneur from the U.K. who now lives and works in Paris, spoke to us about some of the key lessons he's learned in his career and at HEC Paris.