International Newsletter

NEW: SUPPORT FOR JOB SEEKERS

HEC Alumni’s new online database provides support for alumni seeking a job internationally. The GoinGlobal site offers information on local job search engines in over 40 countries, economic and employment trends, work permits/visas, salary information, internships, CVs and interviews, cultural information, etc. Check out this new service.

FREDERIC JOUSSET BECOMES PRESIDENT OF UK ALUMNI CHAPTER

Founder of WebHelp, Frédéric Jousset (H.92) has just taken over the presidency of the UK Chapter, the largest HEC Alumni community outside of France. Many thanks to his predecessor, Loïc Fery (H.97), for his contribution to this very active chapter over the last 5 years.

LAUNCH AN HEC CLUB WITHIN YOUR COMPANY

Would you like to meet and share with other HEC graduates within your company (in other teams, from different generations …)? Why not animate a HEC club within your company? Contact Sophie Charrieau (M.98) for more details.

DON’T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD HEC ALUMNI’S MOBILE APP

Download the “Association HEC Alumni” app in iOS or Android versions to access the contact details of alumni wherever you are.
Apple Store or Android

CONTACT OUR INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS

Over 100 volunteers animate HEC Alumni’s 75 international chapters. Find out how to contact your local chapter.

HEC UK Gala 2017

On February 2nd, 230 alumni gathered together for the UK’s annual HEC Gala in London. Silent and live auctions were one of the highlights of the evening with all proceeds going to the HEC Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of the HEC Community in the UK, £50.000 was raised to fund scholarships for talented students! View the photos here.

LUXEMBOURG DAY

Discover how HEC Alumni’s Luxembourg chapter has increased the number of HEC alumni living in Luxembourg by 50% in recent years. View the film on the 3rd Luxembourg Day organized on campus, 2 February.

> BERLIN: MASTER CLASS WITH PROF. JEREMY GHEZ - 22 MARCH - More information

> LONDON: HOW BIG DATA DETERMINES OF MODERN ELECTIONS - 27 MARCH - Register

> LONDON: HEC PARIS STARTUP LAUNCHPAD GRAND PITCH - 28 MARCH - Register

> BOSTON: THE ART OF IMPROMPTU SPEAKING - 5 APRIL - Register

> DUBAI: DUBAI GALA - 14 APRIL

> JOUY-EN-JOSAS: HEC AFRICA DAYS, 15-17 MAY

MBA Class Reunion – 24 June

This summer, a special reunion will be organized for MBA classes celebrating a milestone graduation year (… 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012). Contact the organizing team for more information.
Register

INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Follow the latest job changes of HEC Alumni around the globe. Don’t forget to inform us of your new position!

WATS4U "WORLD ALUMNI TALENTS FOR YOU"

Wats4U is a job-board for the alumni associations of 22 leading business or engineering schools (it replaced Manageurs.com). Simple and easy to use, just connect and create your profile in one click to discover the job opportunities reserved for alumni of these schools. Click here for more details.

ADVERTISE A JOB OPPORTUNITY OR INTERNSHIP

> To advertise a job position, contact: Marine Homo> To propose a student internship, contact: opportunities@hec.fr

ONE-TO-ONE INTERVIEWS

A team of 4 volunteers and HEC alumni staff offer one-to-one interviews (face-to-face or by Skype) to analyze your professional career path, help with your positioning, and provide career guidance. Fix an appointment (reserved for fee-paying members).

RANKINGS

Among strong competition, HEC maintains its position among the top 20. The 2017 Financial Times ranking for Global MBAs placed HEC in 20th position, 7th in Europe

Atos and HEC Paris join forces to train Industry 4.0 leaders

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, is bringing its expertise to the fields of Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence by joining the Digital Centre at HEC Paris. As the latest member of the HEC Paris Foundation, Atos is involved in educational developments at the Digital Centre.
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STARTUP LAUNCHPAD KICKS OFF WITH AIRBNB COFOUNDER

The effervescence was palpable in the corridors and cafeteria of HEC Paris’ S building on Monday January 30 where 138 students congregated for the kickoff of the Startup Launchpad they had enrolled for, designed by HEC Paris in partnership with école 42.
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WHEN TALENT PREFERS TOUGH, COMPETITIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Winner of the Le Monde prize for university research in December 2016, Sébastien Stenger (HEC Paris PhD), presents his award-winning work. The largest international accounting firms have no trouble attracting applicants despite the intense workload and stressful selection process. In fact, quite the opposite: the up or out system may well be the key motivating factor for employees. Read the article to learn about the inner workings and outcomes of this managerial approach.

THE FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL CONVENTION

Over 400 participants attended the HEC Foundation's annual convention on 28 February. Bertrand Leonard (H.85) presented the achievements of 2016 and perspectives for the future. Top level speakers contributed to a great event: Peter Todd, Christophe Cuvillier (H.84), Nathalie Gaveau (H.99) and Jean-Michel Wilmotte.

Alumni Reception in Monaco

The HEC community in Monaco and PACA welcomed HEC’s Dean Peter Todd to an alumni reception in Monaco last november. Jean-Luc Allavena (H.86) honorary President of the HEC Alumni Association, honorary President and major donor of the HEC Foundation and Jean Castellini (H.89), Monaco’s Minister of Finance and Economy, hosted a memorable evening bringing together 60 alumni from the region.