Bain’s Senior Leadership Engages HEC Paris Students: A Gateway to Top Consulting Opportunities
On October 1, 2024, more than 300 Masters, MBA, and Executive MBA students gathered for Bain & Company’s flagship recruitment event. This interest demonstrates that consulting remains a top career choice for young professionals. Bain's top executives were on campus to share insights and discuss the vast opportunities available in this dynamic industry.
Domenico Azzarello, Bain’s EMEA regional managing partner
A Premier Partnership for an Evening of Insights and Opportunities
For over two decades, Bain & Company has maintained a close and trusted relationship with HEC Paris. As a global partner, Bain's continuous engagement with the school reflects its commitment to nurturing the next generation of consulting leaders. This enduring partnership is founded on shared values of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
This partnership reached a new milestone in 2017 when Bertrand Pointeau, an HEC alumnus and former Bain Partner, now Associate Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris, launched Bain’s annual campus event. The day includes a mix of corporate presentations, panel discussions on trending topics, one-to-one coaching, and networking sessions, bringing top executives from Bain’s global offices together with students.
The 2024 event featured presentations and networking opportunities with Bain’s leadership, including Domenico Azzarello, EMEA Regional Managing Partner, and Daphné Vattier (H. 98), Partner in the Paris office and School Captain worldwide (the key contact facilitating Bain's partnership with HEC Paris). With representatives from six international offices, attendees explored global career pathways within Bain and gained unique insights into the firm’s culture, strategies for success, and the impact of its work across industries.
Nayla Ibrahim, Senior Executive Director Corporate and public partnerships at HEC Paris
Why HEC Paris and Bain?
Bain actively recruits from HEC Paris, one of its target schools worldwide, offering roles across all experience levels, from internships to full-time positions for pre-experience and MBA candidates. The firm's commitment extends to academic collaborations, such as workshops on strategic management with Bertrand Pointeau and sustainability initiatives. For example, Kevin Castel, Associate Partner at Bain, participated in this year’s Climate and Business Certificate program, presenting innovative decarbonization strategies to students.
Opportunities for Aspiring Consultants
The consulting industry remains a competitive yet rewarding career choice. Events like Bain's annual campus presentation provide HEC students with unique opportunities to connect with top consulting professionals and understand what it takes to thrive in this demanding yet impactful field
In a Word...
Bain & Company's engagement with HEC Paris underscores the school's unmatched ability to prepare students for global careers in consulting. Whether you're exploring consulting as a career path or seeking inspiration for your professional journey, HEC Paris and Bain & Company provide the perfect springboard to success.
Masters, MBA, and Executive MBA students