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Chloé CONSIGNY

09.10.2026

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ESSEC Alumni brings together more than 800 volunteers, who run more than 83 clubs and 92 international chapters. Meet the new volunteer presidents who have recently joined the community.

Sector clubs:

Diplomacy and International Affairs

2026 marks the creation of the Diplomacy and International Affairs Club. Jean-Baptiste Varnat (E24) takes over as its president. The club is aimed at alumni working in, or interested in, European and international affairs, cooperation and diplomacy. The launch event will be held on 16 November at the Maison des ESSEC.

To join the Diplomacy and International Affairs Club, click here

Digital & Technology

Linh Tran (EXEC MBA 24) succeeds Andréa Dih Kahn (ESSEC MBA 12) and Luca Rotoni (EXEC MBA 16), who both become honorary presidents of the club. The Club runs regular events, such as the “Digital & Innovation Champions” breakfasts. The next one will be held at the Maison des ESSEC in November 2026. The Club will soon welcome Jean-Baptiste Thomas (E99), the current CEO of Amazon France.

Don’t miss the next events by joining the group here

Private Equity

Ludovic Valentin (E08) succeeds Lucas Le Barrois d'Orgeval (E92). The Club organises networking events, including an annual wine-tasting evening in partnership with Chais d’Œuvre.

Don’t miss the next events by joining the group here.

International chapters

The Netherlands

Benoît de Chabot (M06) succeeds Isabelle Sfez (E12). On 3 September, the Chapter held an event to welcome newcomers. It was a great success, with some twenty participants, and an opportunity to meet the new president and his board. Many further gatherings are already in preparation.Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in the Netherlands? Join the Chapter here. Vietnam Graziella U (EXEC 13) succeeds Jan Rothkegel (E16), and the get-together event takes place on 24 September. All alumni in Vietnam are invited to a dinner to meet Graziella and the new board.Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Vietnam? Join the Chapter here.

The Czech Republic

Philippe Seigle (E07) takes over the presidency of the Czech Republic Chapter. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in the Czech Republic? Join the Chapter here

Canada

Rodolphe Coiscaud (EXEC M09) succeeds Patrick Lageron (M10). The Chapter has launched a series of online events to bring the community together right across Canada, whatever the time zone, and to gather its members’ expectations.

Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Canada? Join the Chapter here

Chicago, USA

Thibault Chassagne (M16) succeeds Ludivine Marché (BBA 99). On 15 September, for ESSEC USA Day, the chapter met in Chicago via a live link-up with the alumni of San Francisco. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Chicago? Join the Chapter here.

Kolkata, India

Avijit Saha (E12) succeeds Debayan Chandra (MBA 17). For the time being, the new president is working to build closer ties between the Chapter, Campus France Kolkata and the French consulate. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Kolkata? Join the Chapter here.

Morocco

Youssef Ousbane (E04) succeeds Nizar Abdallaoui Maane (E13). The Chapter is stepping up the number of gatherings at the Maison des Alumni in Morocco and has just created two new clubs: Politics and Capital Markets. After a summer packed with conferences, further events are in preparation. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Morocco? Join the Chapter here.

In the regions:

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pierre Gilbertas (EXEC PROG 92) takes over the presidency of the club, succeeding Roxane Van Costenoble (E94). Visits, evening events, networking… Don’t miss the next events, listed on the group’s page.

ESSEC Alumni programmes:

Alumni ADEMBA

Maxime Leroy (EXEC MBA 23) takes over the presidency of the club, succeeding Isabelle Rey-Millet (EXEC MBA 00). Informal alumni get-togethers, networking… Don’t miss the next events, listed on the group’s page.

Corporate correspondents:

Béatrice Stroppini (M09) becomes ESSEC corporate correspondent at Air France-KLM.

Anthony Ivanier (E24) becomes ESSEC corporate correspondent at Alvarez & Marsal.

Grandes Écoles au Féminin (GEF):

Andréa Dih Kahn (MBA 22) becomes our ESSEC delegate within the Grandes Écoles au Féminin (GEF) network.

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Automatically generated translation.ESSEC Alumni brings together more than 800 volunteers, who run more than 83 clubs and 92 international chapters. Meet the new volunteer presidents who have recently joined the community.Sector clubs: Diplomacy and International Affairs 2026 marks the creation of the Diplomacy and International Affairs Club. Jean-Baptiste Varnat (E24) takes over as its president. The club is aimed at alumni working in, or interested in, European and international affairs, cooperation and diplomacy. The launch event will be held on 16 November at the Maison des ESSEC.To join the Diplomacy and International Affairs Club, click hereDigital & Technology Linh Tran (EXEC MBA 24) succeeds Andréa Dih Kahn (ESSEC MBA 12) and Luca Rotoni (EXEC MBA 16), who both become honorary presidents of the club. The Club runs regular events, such as the “Digital & Innovation Champions” breakfasts. The next one will be held at the Maison des ESSEC in November 2026. The Club will soon welcome Jean-Baptiste Thomas (E99), the current CEO of Amazon France. Don’t miss the next events by joining the group herePrivate Equity Ludovic Valentin (E08) succeeds Lucas Le Barrois d'Orgeval (E92). The Club organises networking events, including an annual wine-tasting evening in partnership with Chais d’&OElig;uvre.Don’t miss the next events by joining the group here.  International chapters The NetherlandsBenoît de Chabot (M06) succeeds Isabelle Sfez (E12). On 3 September, the Chapter held an event to welcome newcomers. It was a great success, with some twenty participants, and an opportunity to meet the new president and his board. Many further gatherings are already in preparation.Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in the Netherlands? Join the Chapter here.     Vietnam  Graziella U (EXEC 13) succeeds Jan Rothkegel (E16), and the get-together event takes place on 24 September. All alumni in Vietnam are invited to a dinner to meet Graziella and the new board.Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Vietnam? Join the Chapter here.The Czech Republic Philippe Seigle (E07) takes over the presidency of the Czech Republic Chapter. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in the Czech Republic? Join the Chapter hereCanadaRodolphe Coiscaud (EXEC M09) succeeds Patrick Lageron (M10). The Chapter has launched a series of online events to bring the community together right across Canada, whatever the time zone, and to gather its members’ expectations. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Canada? Join the Chapter hereChicago, USA Thibault Chassagne (M16) succeeds Ludivine Marché (BBA 99). On 15 September, for ESSEC USA Day, the chapter met in Chicago via a live link-up with the alumni of San Francisco. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Chicago? Join the Chapter here.Kolkata, India Avijit Saha (E12) succeeds Debayan Chandra (MBA 17). For the time being, the new president is working to build closer ties between the Chapter, Campus France Kolkata and the French consulate. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Kolkata? Join the Chapter here.Morocco Youssef Ousbane (E04) succeeds Nizar Abdallaoui Maane (E13). The Chapter is stepping up the number of gatherings at the Maison des Alumni in Morocco and has just created two new clubs: Politics and Capital Markets. After a summer packed with conferences, further events are in preparation. Are you an ESSEC alumnus living or working in Morocco? Join the Chapter here.In the regions:  Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Pierre Gilbertas (EXEC PROG 92) takes over the presidency of the club, succeeding Roxane Van Costenoble (E94). Visits, evening events, networking… Don’t miss the next events, listed on the group’s page.ESSEC Alumni programmes: Alumni ADEMBAMaxime Leroy (EXEC MBA 23) takes over the presidency of the club, succeeding Isabelle Rey-Millet (EXEC MBA 00). Informal alumni get-togethers, networking… Don’t miss the next events, listed on the group’s page.Corporate correspondents: Béatrice Stroppini (M09) becomes ESSEC corporate correspondent at Air France-KLM.Anthony Ivanier (E24) becomes ESSEC corporate correspondent at Alvarez & Marsal. Grandes Écoles au Féminin (GEF):Andréa Dih Kahn (MBA 22) becomes our ESSEC delegate within the Grandes Écoles au Féminin (GEF) network. 