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ESSEC BOOK
200 Alumni Making Waves in 2021-2022
In 2021-2022 they made the news, pushed back boundaries, played driving roles for a more sustainable world, or demonstrated their commitment to building a more responsible society. In the first section of our new ESSEC Book, now available on our website, we pay tribute to 200 ESSEC graduates. Check it out! To access the full version including our directory listings, please send a request to: contact@essecalumni.com.
APPOINTMENTS Doctolib, Suez, Société Générale, Servier, Pompidou, and more
Jean-Urbain Hubau (E04), MD of Doctolib in France… Sarah McKee (E04), Deputy Secretary General of the Centre Pompidou-Metz… David Lamy (E98), MD of Waste Recycling & Recovery at Suez France… Marc Dunoyer (E91), Director of M&A at Société Générale, and many others!
ESSEC ALUMNI IN THE USA Discover the Winner of the ESSEC USA Visionary Award
Congratulations to Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux (E00), winner of the ESSEC USA Visionary Award 2023 for her career in the aerospace industry and her public and philanthropic commitments! She will be presented with her award during our USA Chapter’s annual Charity Gala in New York on 7 June. If you are in the US, don’t hesitate to book your ticket for this wonderful event at the prestigious Pierre Hotel, organised in association with the ESSEC Foundation and in the presence of French Consul General. The evening’s events will include a jazz concert and gourmet dinner inspired by the legendary chef, Auguste Escoffier.
"We’re Open to Professionals and Car-Lovers Alike"
Partnering with major engineering schools, ollaborating with ESSEC's Armand Peugeot Chair, participating in the Monaco Grand Prix and the Mondial de l’Auto car show, organising the Grand Prix ACF Autotech… ESSEC Alumni's Automobile & Mobility Club is leading an ever-growing network in the sector. Richard de Cabrol (E14), the Club’s volunteer Head, presents their activities.
Reflets Magazine #146 devotes a feature to Arnaud Le Clere (E04), who, alongside his partner Pauline, runs Perles d’Histoire, an agency specialised in preserving and promoting the historical heritage of companies. This marks a new venture for him after a career in the French Navy and the aeronautics industry. Here is a free online translation of the article.
Australia and New Zealand were among the countries with the strictest lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their borders finally reopened and numerous members of the ESSEC community are heading (back) to the Southern hemisphere, according to Jean Boussard (E76), the president of our local chapter.
Is Hybrid Working an Evolution or Revolution in Work Spaces?
Marie-Anne Morin (E04) analyses ‘hybrid working’. Should you opt for a fixed or flexible model? Should you prioritise on-site or remote working? What advantages can you seek for?
In partnership with the CNRS, CEREMA and CY Cergy Paris University, ESSEC is launching a Talent Studio (more information in French) to help deeptech start-ups recruit CEO, C-Level and CA profiles. Interested in joining this pool? Send your application via this form. There already are opportunities up for grabs in France at Izonics (anti-microplastic), Wints (fluid mechanics), U Get Win (surveillance)… Queries to: talentstudio@essec.edu.
If you are a female ESSEC graduate and would like to exchange ideas with a high-level mentor for a year, you have until 30 June at the latest to apply online for EWA Boost’ mentoring, led by our ESSEC Women Alumni club! The programme is open to non-French-speaking graduates, subject to the availability of an English-speaking mentor, and can be organised online for graduates based outside of Paris.
Social Scholarships, Campus Renovations... Every Donation Counts!
The Foundation raised €3.4 million in 2022, thanks to your generosity. And they are aiming even higher in 2023, to address ever-growing needs such as a growing number of social scholarships, fundings for new eco-friendly buildings on the Cergy campus, and support for student entrepreneurs. Every donation counts! Thank you!
IMHI celebrated its 40th anniversary last weekend! The day-long event included conferences (Imagine Hospitality in 2050; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Entrepreneurship Made by IMHI, etc.), a gala evening at the Fairground Museum in Paris and a nostalgia tour of Cergy's campus. An outstanding event for this community of 1,900 alumni from 45 nationalities in 55 countries!
EXECUTIVE MBA
Help Grow Solar Power in Lebanon
Every year, the Executive MBA participants carry out a social interest mission as part of their course. The class of 2023 created ESSEC SociaLight, a non-profit initiative in response to Lebanon’s energy crisis. The goal is to install solar panels in the village of Ain El Delb and supply electricity to the local school, in addition to ensuring the supply of drinking water. Make a donation! More information: sahlya.djebbar@essec.edu and hazem.mokaddem@essec.edu.
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