We hope you doing well and enjoying London spring.
This morning our Master in Marketing students are back to the Jouy en Josas campus, after an eventful week in London! Their commencement ceremony will take place this weekend and we wish them all success and happiness! Thank you to the London alumni who welcomed the cohort in London, in their companies, at the UK House and during the networking evening. The next cohort to visit us will be the Finance students in September!
Tickets for our not-to-be missed Summer Party are on sale! Join the party on Wednesday 10th July to spend an Evening in Provence at the UK House. Expect classic south of France delicacy and games, to kick off the summer season. A huge thank you to all our sponsors for the event: Club Med, SG Kleinwort Hambros, Rémy Cointreau, Nuxe, Color Wow, Boogle and Roy René.
We are also hosting a number of short executive education programs in the HEC UK House this year (including Mastering Strategic Negotiations and Women Leadership) and we would be delighted to tell you more about them!
We look forward to seeing you at one of the events,
Kind regards,
Your HEC in the UK Team
FOCUS OF THE MONTH: EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
HEC Paris Executive Education proudly secures the top spot in the Financial Times Ranking 2024 for Open Programs! Reflecting on this achievement, Anne-Valérie Corboz, Dean of Executive Education, states: “We are in equal measure proud and humbled to remain at the top of the FT ranking for a third consecutive year. This speaks to the dedication of our teams and our unwavering commitment to customer excellence.” More information here.
Did you know that as Infinity Pass holder you have access to special offers for Executive Education?
With the Infinity Pass, you have access to two special offers:
One free program once in your lifetime from the following 5 programmes: Enhancing your leadership skills - Mastering strategic negotiations skills - Sustainable Transition Management - Stratégie Financière pour Décideurs and Marketing Digital.
A 30% discount on all Executive Education programs, except for programs run in partnership*. The offer includes degree programs, certificate programs, short programs: you can choose from over 50 programs in strategy, leadership, innovation, finance, marketing, negotiation, coaching, digital transformation…!
Did you know that we are hosting 4 Executive Education short programs in London in 2024?
1. Women Leadership - July 2nd to 5th
This program is curated for women who have experience of leadership and want to move to the next level in their organisations. The program is designed to be highly interactive and participative, thereby enabling women to develop strategies to strengthen their leadership capability and hone their skills in leading high-performing teams and organisations. Learn more.
2. Leadership for Executives - December 3rd to 6th
This transformational advanced program is designed to prepare leaders for the challenges of the 21st century. The participants will experience and cultivate the ability to adapt and take on any position, as in the water cycle in nature. This exclusive and immersive training experience is designed to equip top-level executives with the skills and mindset needed to excel in today’s dynamic global business landscape. Learn more.
3. Enhancing your Leadership Skills - December 10th to 12th
This program is designed to help you develop your self-awareness and self-confidence and to learn to build trust as a team leader. It will also enable you to have a positive influence over your surroundings and to develop strong leadership. This program is aimed at corporate executives, profit center managers, and functional or operational managers. More learn.
4. Mastering Strategic Negotiations - December 17th to 19th
This program is a comprehensive crash course in negotiation strategy that fast-tracks participants from foundational to advanced negotiations in three days. Participants will acquire cutting-edge negotiation techniques to analyze, prepare for, and execute complex deals across most industries. This results-driven, hands-on negotiation skills incubator uses a combination of teaching tools with 360-degree feedback in order to customize the learning experience to the seniority and professional responsibilities of the participants. Learn more.
HEC IN THE UK EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE - HEC UK Summer Party Club: An Evening in Provence
Wednesday 10th July - 7:00pm
We are delighted to invite you to our iconic HEC UK Summer Party! This year, get ready to be transported to the sunny landscape of the South of France, as we are taking you to an unforgettable evening filled with delightful surprises! Register HERE
Our Summer Party is proudly sponsored by
HEC UK Tech Club: Adapting to Generative AI: navigating the workforce revolution
Thursday 13th June - 6:30pm
IN PERSON
Join us for an insightful conversation on how Gen AI is shaping tomorrow's world of work with a panel of expert speakers on their field, moderated by Benjamin Guedj, mathematician, computer scientist and senior researcher on machine learning.
HEC Life Project: Manage your energy, not your time
Friday 14th June - 11:30am
ONLINE
Doing more and more with the same amount of time will only increase your level of stress and as a consequence have a negative effect on your well-being. Time is a finite resource while energy is renewable and has the potential for expansion. The key is to do things differently. In this workshop you will learn how to build and sustain your capacity – your energy. In fact, greater capacity makes it possible to get more done in less time at a higher level of engagement and with more sustainability.
HEC UK Art Club: Openness & Creativity: the 2 secret levers of professional fulfilment
Tuesday 18th June - 8:30am
IN PERSON
At the occasion of the launching of his new book Personality, co-authored with Georgi Yankov, the HEC UK Art Club invites you to an exploration of openness and creativity as key drivers of personal and professional fulfilment.
Startups on Stage! Celebrating women's vision and ambition
Wednesday 3rd July at 6:30pm
IN PERSON
Join us for an exclusive Pitch Night in London, dedicated to women entrepreneurs taking the stage to share their groundbreaking ideas! Hosted at the UK House, our event will gather Alumni, BA, VC and investors to meet with our startups and champion their vision.
HEC ALUMNI GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SUMMER PARTY - Monday 17th June at 7:00pm - Paris
Make sure it’s in your diary!
HEC Alumni is pleased to invite you to its Annual General Meeting, followed by a Summer Party, to celebrate the year 2023's achievements. Register.
Register to our Women Leadership programme in London - 2 to 5 July
“Women Leadership” is an executive education programme curated for women who have experience of leadership and want to move to the next level in their organisations. The programme is designed to be highly interactive and participative, thereby enabling women to develop strategies to strengthen their leadership capability and hone their skills in leading high-performing teams and organisations.
As an infinity pass member, you get discounts to executive education programmes. To apply or learn more about the Women Leadership Program, please visit our website or feel free to reach out to Laura with any questions you may have.
Discover our new Summer Programs for your children!
Constantly innovating to add relevant and impactful content to our portfolio, we are excited to share the four new programs that we have launched for 2024.
We offer two categories of programs:
Summer Programs – open to current university students and young professionals 18-28 years.
Youth Programs – designed for high school students 15-18 years.
We would be delighted to welcome our alumni or their family members to these new programs with a special ‘launch’ discount of 25% on the academic fees.
La Visionnaire Entrepreneurship Conference for Women on Friday 28th June from 8:30am to 6pm - Central London
HEC alumna and a VC investor Evgenia is organizing a boutique interactive conference for women who are thinking of pivoting into a more flexible entrepreneurial career but are not sure where to start. Enjoy a special 25% discount for the HEC family with the code HECFAMILY25 at checkout.
After five years at the global investment bank Goldman Sachs, Gina Farran (H.16) ventured into entrepreneurship with a project worlds apart from financial products: gel nail stickers that give the illusion of a salon manicure. The founder spoke with HEC Stories from her London factory. . Portrait.
Hector Cassegrain (H.15): Fashion from the 1950s to Today
This is the story of a family, much like many others in the fashion world, which has been skilfully leading not a group of luxury brands, but an accessible luxury house, passed down from father to son since 1948. Between the iconic foldable bag, the now indispensable roseau leather goods line, and more recently, its ready-to-wear pieces, Longchamp epitomizes French chic, successfully spreading its influence across 80 countries. From one border to another, fashion trends aren’t always the same. A fun and chic analysis of Parisian fashion versus London fashion with Hector Cassegrain, the director of Longchamp for Great Britain and Ireland, who brings depth to the discussion. Portrait.
Agri-Agro: how to promote the ecological transition?
In keeping with its mission to make an impact, HEC Paris and the Agri-food, Transition and Entrepreneurs clubs of the HEC Alumni Association rallied together on 29 April for the Environment Committee at the European Parliament, bringing together professionals from across the agri-agri value chain to reflect on the complex subject of ecological transition in this sector.Read More.
ORGANISE YOUR CORPORATE EVENT AT THE UK HOUSE
In need of inspiration for a board meeting, teambuilding event or an offsite for your company? Come at the HEC UK House! We would be delighted to host you and your team for a tailor-made event in our beautiful facilities in the heart of London!
Excellent location
Dedicated and expert team
Fully equipped rooms
Flexible space
Catering options on demand
Whether you’re looking for a small, intimate space for a meeting, or a larger space for a conference or event, we have the perfect space for you!
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!
