February already, and what a fantastic start to the year for our HEC community in London! Last week, we had the great pleasure of launching the new HEC Foundation campaign in London—and what a success it was. The HEC UK House was buzzing, with a wonderful turnout and many inspiring conversations.
A few snapshots below capture the energy of the evening. If you couldn’t make it and would like to learn more about the campaign, don’t hesitate to reach out to Justine de Guerre, who has recently joined the HEC Foundation team. This is only the beginning… more events are coming, so do keep an eye on what’s next!
The start of the year is also the perfect moment to get involved: we are always looking for new energy, ideas, and onboarding new volunteers— if this speaks to you, please contact Marie. Finally, you may have heard about HEC students regularly visiting London as part of their programme trips. They are always eager to meet alumni, discover careers, and build meaningful connections. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in welcoming students or sharing your experience. Wendyis constantly looking for new ideas and profiles—whether in data science, entrepreneurship, marketing (luxury and product management), finance, economics, strategy, or family business. Thank you for being such an engaged and generous community.
We look forward to seeing many of you very soon. Kind regards,
Your HEC in the UK Team
FOCUS OF THE MONTH: UK LAUNCH OF HEC PARIS CAMPAIGN
#HECcampusofthefuture in London! Following the official launch of the new campaign in Paris last November, the HEC Foundation was delighted to stop in London to kick off its international roadshow.
Hosted at HEC UK House, the evening brought together around one hundred members of the HEC UK community in a spirit of collective engagement and celebration, reflecting the international momentum of the campaign.
Several inspiring voices punctuated the evening, sharing the new ambitions of HEC and the Foundation: Éloïc Peyrache, Jean-François Palus (H.84), Kjetil Trædal Thorsen (project architect), Delphine Colson (H.94), Marguerite Gallant (H.03), Delphine Mourot (H.03), Mathieu GAVEAU (H.98), Major Donor and former Chair of the UK Campaign Committee, Sebastien Breteau (MS.97), Major Donor to the Foundation, as well as the new Chair of the UK Campaign Committee, Vincent Ponsonnaille (H.96).
A heartfelt thank you to the Alumni community, to our donors, to the volunteer members of the Campaign Committee, the Friends of HEC Charitable Trust for their commitment alongside us. This first international milestone paves the way for many more encounters across the globe!
HEC IN THE UK EVENTS
HEC UK Geopolitics Club - Somaliland: the pivot of the Horn of Africa?
Thursday 5th March - 8:30am
IN PERSON
Somaliland does not exist – at least not as an internationally recognised country. Still, it has governed itself separately from Somalia since 1991, organising democratic elections and running a functioning government. Why is this territory of only 6 million becoming so geopolitically important ? Somaliland today sits at a confluence of interests – strategic location on an oil route, offering access to the sea for Ethiopia. From British protectorate to full independence, this talk will explore why we will hear about Somaliland in the years to come.
HEC Transition - Squaring Disclosure Regulations & Competitiveness in the EU? A proposal by HEC Paris
Thursday 12th February at 5:30pm
ONLINE
Could Europe achieve its sustainability goals without undermining competitiveness? This is a never-ending question that gets more and more momentum these last couple of years. We are pleased to welcome Brian Hill, professor at HEC Paris and CNRS, main author of the policy paper, who will share its key points, and Bertrand Eyraud, Sustainability Officer at Kaufman & Broad, who will provide an operational lens to the matter.
We're often stuck in our to-do lists and they can feel neverending and all consuming. Worse, they stop us from making the big changes that we so often want.
We feel "too busy" to even think about it. The to-do lists keep getting in the way.
Luckily, it's not a lot of time that we need, it's simply a different kind of "to do" list.
Who do you need TO BE to make the changes you want? Your "to be" list is so much more powerful than your "to do" list.
Alumni x Students: Data Science for Business Networking Evening
Monday 23rd March - 6:30pm
IN PERSON
30 HEC Masters students will attend this learning expedition in London. Their trip is devoted to networking, company visits, conferences and entrepreneurship. They are eager to meet HEC Alumni working in the data science for business sector in London.
Whether you wish to hire them, to mentor them or to just find out what is new on the Jouy-en-Josas Campus, they are looking forward to meeting you!
Please join us for our annual London Grand Pitch Night, live from the Curzon Soho movie theatre with HEC Paris startup launchpad entrepreneurs' students. This special evening will feature 6 finalists who have been chosen from 30 teams by a panel of expert judges. These finalists will pitch their startup projects in front of a jury of entrepreneurs, investors, and an audience of eager supporters. A replay of the event will be available on the HEC Paris YouTube channel the following day.
MBA Networking Evening with MBA Finance Trek Students
Tuesday 31st March - 6:30pm
IN PERSON
25 MBA students are coming to London for a finance trek. Their trip is devoted to company visits and networking, and they are eager to meet with our MBA Alumni in London!
Join us for an informal networking session, to share you tips and advice and connect with our new MBA cohort!
Are you a senior executive considering a transition to the boardroom? NEDonBoard, the UK professional body for non-executive directors and board members, invites HEC alumni to an exclusive live webinar: This session is designed for experienced professionals looking to take their first steps into a non-executive career. You will learn:
The landscape of board roles and the value executives bring as NEDs
The essential steps to secure your first position
How to position yourself as a credible candidate
Introduction to the NED Accelerator Programme, a practical roadmap for executives seeking board positions
Stay informed – sign up for the NEDonBoard newsletter to receive insights and opportunities or follow NEDonBoard.
The Mystery of Personality invites you to explore what shapes you – and how it influences the way you meet others. What to expect:
Live music to land softly after your work day
An unconventional talk on personality
Interactive and insightful moments
Time to connect around food and drinks
Each participant will receive access to a personality test and a personal report (entirely private), with the option to join a short preparatory webinar ahead of the event.
Whether you come out of curiosity, for inspiration, or simply to meet people beyond your usual circles, this evening is designed to be as insightful - professionally and personally - as it is enjoyable.
BE PART OF THE NETWORK
Corporate and Academic Relations
Enriching Students Life
Help HEC Paris foster synergies with your company in talent recruitment, brand and business development and knowledge!
Participate in enriching HEC students' life by welcoming students during their learning expeditions in London, sharing your experiences and challenges, as well as hiring or mentoring new talents!
Join a supportive and team of 40 active volunteers that organise 100+ events each year. Gain exclusive access to the HEC network and enjoy connecting and developing new projects with us!
Everything is possible at the HEC UK House! Whether you wish to come in the lounge in between meetings, book a meeting room, organise an event or become a corporate sponsor, get in touch with our team to discuss your next project with us!
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