Have you seen the article from Le Figaro last week? For those of you who might not read French, the HEC alumni network in London was quoted as one of the best professional networks to be close to in London!
Please, note that the HEC UK House will be closed from Monday 31st July until Sunday 20th August.
Our next newsletter will be sent on September 1st - by then, enjoy your summer!
Kind regards,
Your HEC in the UK Team
Delphine, Laura, Wendy, Marie & Johanna
HAPPY SUMMER 2023
Join us for our last event before Summer!
HEC UK House Updates
The HEC UK House will be closed from Monday 31st July to Sunday 20th August 2023. We look forward to welcoming you again from Monday 21st August! In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can check our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Marie!
As summer is just around the corner, we wanted to share with you some books and podcasts from our UK Chapter volunteers! Many thanks to Joëlle, Alexis, Chin, Lucia, Emmanuelle, Eléonore and Nathalie for sharing their recommendations. Happy reading & listening!
Come to share your tips and advice to our 300 HEC master students in finance, as they are coming to London for a study trip. Whether you wish to hire them, to mentor them or to just find out what is new on the Campus, they are looking forward to meeting you! Please choose your date regarding your best availability!
Join us for an amazing night celebrating sustainability in champagne and whisky! We are welcoming Maison Telmont and Bruichladdich from Rémy Cointreau. Both brands have been taking important steps toward organic and sustainable practices and the importance of reconnecting with agricultural ecosystems in wine and whisky making.
HEC UK LIFE PROJECT: Dealing with complex personalities, including those above you
Tuesday 26th September - 12:00pm (UK Time)
ONLINE
Who hasn't had to deal with a hierarchical superior with problematic behavior, or an employee with irrational reactions? Among the pitfalls and crab baskets, we can find ourselves grappling with narcissistic bosses, malicious counterparts, hyper-stressed colleagues, toxic employees... These are not necessarily enemies, but rather personalities to be managed.
Join us for a networking evening with the HEC UK Tech Club to connect with Alumni working and interested in the Tech, Data and AI sector. This event will also be a great opportunity to welcome our 4 new HEC Tech Club members!
HEC UK ART CLUB x HEC UK WOMEN CLUB: Private view of The Women in Art Prize 2023 at RoundHouse
Thursday 21st September - 6:00pm
IN PERSON
Save the Date for a very private view of the work of the 22 finalists of the 2023 Women in Art Prize, showcased at RoundHouse, an amazing opportunity to discover and support emerging women artists in their journey in the art world.
HEC UK GREEN x FINANCE CLUBS: A discussion with Jean-Marc Jancovici
Thursday 28th September - 6:30pm
IN PERSON & ONLINE
We are delighted to welcome Jean-Marc Jancovici and its team at Carbon4 Finance for an exclusive conversation on how to act for the climate. Join us at the UK House or online to participate in this insightful discussion.
We were so delighted to welcome 130 Alumni at the HEC UK House and see them come together and catch up during this joyful and summery event. We all enjoyed an entertaining salsa class incredible cocktails and champagne bar, as well as a karaoke room! Many thanks to all for coming!
Early June, we were delighted to receive 43 HEC Marketing Students in London. We organised a dedicated program including company visits, networking events and cultural activities. A special thanks to the companies who generously hosted our students: Longchamp, La Prairie Switzerland, Champagne Telmont, Anya Hindmarch, Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and NBCUniversal - it was a great opportunity for them to meet inspiring speakers who shared their valuable experience.
HEC UK Wine Club
On June 7th, we hosted the very first wine tasting at the UK House. Our Alumni were delighted to learn more about Bodegas Sierra with an insightful presentation by Miguel Angel Eguren (GM). The presentation was followed by a tasting of the finest wines of the domain. A great way to celebrate the middle of the week!
HEC UK Governance Club: a panel on Soft Skills for Board Directors
On June 13th, the HEC UK Governance Club organized an in-person and online event on Soft skills for board directors to celebrate the launch of HEC Alumni's latest collective book on corporate governance. We hosted three of the book’s contributors: Ligia Torres, Catherine Bradley and Philippe Belot. Many thanks for sharing your personal and professional experience as board members and the importance of soft skills! You can learn more here about the book "How boards work: lessons from experience" here.
HEC UK Art Club - Craft workshop at the UK House
On June 29th, the HEC UK Art Club organized a craft workshop event in partnership with the Institut National des Métiers d'Art (INMA) (INMA) and the Arts&Craft workshop platform Wecandoo. This crash course was the perfect opportunity for all who joined us to discover and explore the craft sector while enjoying a nice drink. Everyone left with quite a proud expression when taking their artistic piece home!
Meet and Greet with your baby for Alumni in parental leave
On June 29th, we had the pleasure of welcoming the new generation of HEC students to the HEC UK House with their parents and friends. A special moment for their parents to get together over a cup of coffee and a bottle of milk!
HEC UK & HEC PARIS NEWS
GRADUATION CEREMONIES
HEC Paris enjoyed its 142nd graduation ceremony over the course of two sunny June days on the Jouy-en-Josas campus. Over 130 volunteer staff members welcomed the 6,000 plus graduates and their families for Commencement Days which saw a tantalizing number of first-ever’s, ranging, from an impromptu live by Magic System (see Part II), to a homage that leaped generations for a 1941 HEC graduate. All to mark the 50th anniversary of women candidates arriving at the campus gates…
10 +1 Lessons from HEC Paris Graduation 2023
Education is about transmission, but it's a two-way process. They have learned from us, and now we can all learn from them. Here are the values that stem from HEC Paris Class of 2023: full article here.
ALUMNI GENERAL ASSEMBLY
On June 12, 2023, the Annual General Meeting of the HEC Alumni Association was held, and once again: what a great Assembly! We would like to thank you warmly for participating on site or online from all over the world, and casting your votes.
HEC Alumni is delighted to welcome new elected members to the Committee, including Nathalie Romang (H.96), from the UK Chapter.
3 LESSONS ON TEAM LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY In these times of unprecedented uncertainty, the role of leaders in the workplace has never been more crucial. How can business leaders effectively navigate the complex and unpredictable environment in which we find ourselves? In this RESKILL Masterclass, Brad Harris, Professor of Management and Human Resources at HEC Paris highlights the essential qualities and strategies for effective team leadership in uncertain times:
Building trust
Creating a healthy dynamic
Foster a culture of autonomy
Read the full article here Watch the full recording here
HEC UK House: Why being at the London Summer Party Is a Must
Three months after its official opening, 43 Parker Street welcomed over 150 London-based alumni for a festive evening focused on sharing and networking. With Hawaiian flower necklaces, a cocktail bar, and karaoke, let’s take a look back at these hours of networking with a new twist.Read more.
Lima Safi - Resilience made in Afghanistan
Born in the province of Helmand, southern Afghanistan, Lima Safi, 27, is a bright student who followed her passion for education despite her country being torn apart. Now one of the five students selected for the Imagine Fellows Scholarship program, she told HEC Stories about her rollercoaster ride from Kabul to Jouy-en-Josas.Read more
Eric Lombard (H.81), elected HEC of the year
It is a tradition: during the General Meeting of the HEC Alumni association, the HEC Alumni of the Year award is given to a graduate whose career and achievements are exemplary. Portrait.
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