Dear HEC alumni in the UK, You have certainly received the email from Adrien Couret, President of HEC Alumni, who announced a few weeks ago that the HEC alumni has just finalized the purchase of an HEC House in London, a project that has mobilized our teams for the last 3 years. This is a huge milestone for our community in the UK and we are thrilled, and can't wait to welcome you when the house opens - this fall 2022. In the meantime, we have a full schedule of events for you to connect or reconnect with the community. Online, you can hear Jeremy Ghez about the Economic Decoupling and the Ukraine Conflict, and in-person in London, we are delighted to invite you to 2 events on Tuesday 26th April: the first HEC UK Governance Breakfast "The Role of the Board and the Future of Work" at 8am, and an HEC UK Women in Leadership Workshop "Being good enough is not enough - Building your greatest asset for career progression" at 7pm.
We hope we'll see you at one of these events, have a good Easter break, Kind regards, Your HEC in the UK Team Delphine, Lauren, Christina & Wendy | OFFICIAL NEWS: THE HEC UK HOUSE WILL OPEN IN FALL 2022 | We are happy to announce that HEC Alumni finalized the acquisition of an HEC House in London!
After a two-year search, we identified the ideal location to bring all HEC activities under the same roof. It is a superb 400 m2 space in the "Hexagon" building, located close to Covent Garden.
After a phase of fit-out work to shape the premises to the needs of the HEC community, the "HEC UK House" will open its doors in Autumn 2022.
:point_right:Read more about this fantastic news here | HEC TALKS: Purpose-led, future-fit: business in the 21st century
Wednesday 13th April - 6pm UK Time - ONLINE. Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever, will offer his outstanding testimony and a privileged dialogue on leading with purpose and for impact.
Register HERE | Economic Decoupling and the Ukraine Conflict
Thursday 14th April - 12pm UK Time - ONLINE. Dr. Jeremy Ghez, Associate Professor at HEC Paris, will explore the drivers of economic decoupling and consider the extent to which the war in Ukraine may be increasing the prospects of a fragmented globalization. Register HERE | Share and Grow Coffee Chat - Thinking of acquiring a home or investing in a London property? - An introduction to London real estate
Friday 22nd April – 1pm UK Time - ONLINE. French Touch Properties will give an overview of the London real estate and give you keys of understanding to navigate your future investments. Register HERE | HEC UK Governance club - The Role of the Board and the Future of Work
Tuesday 26th April – 8am UK Time - IN PERSON @ The Reform Club. Prof. Shaheena Janhuja-Jivraj and Olivier Boulard (H.89) will discuss the importance for Boards members to be alert and engaged with new trends have emerged. Register HERE | HEC UK Women in Leadership Workshop: Being good enough is not enough - Building your greatest asset for career progression Tuesday 26th April – 7pm UK Time - IN PERSON @ TOG - Liberty House. Prof.Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj will explain how you can develop an effective championing relationship to propel your career. Register HERE | HEC UK Art club - Japanese calligraphy workshop with Kayoko Hirabayashi
Thursday 5th May – 6.30pm UK Time - IN PERSON @ Clapham. Join an immersive experience with Kayoko-san to learn more about calligraphy through her personal story, demonstration of her art and try it yourself! Register HERE | HEC UK Art club - Success in the Art Market: How Distinctiveness Relate to Creative Success?
Tuesday 10th May – 6.30pm UK Time - ONLINE. Mitali Banerjee will examine the relationship between the distinctiveness of the artists’ works and their media visibility over 100 years. Register HERE | :loudspeaker: CALL FOR APPLICATION #WomenEntrepreneurs4Good After the success of the 1st edition, The Women’s Forum is now launching the 2nd edition of #WomenEntrepreneurs4Good to support projects led by strong women creating a better future for all.
And this year WE4G is welcoming applications from all countries across Europe, including the UK! :point_right: If you are a women founder or co-founders, with at least 2 people in your team, and your project is designed to tackle a sustainability challenge, APPLY HERE | :sparkles: Gala HEC Alumni in Paris - we hope to see you there! The second edition of the HEC Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday 21st April in the wonderful Palais Brongniart in Paris. This major event for the HEC community will be a prestigious and convivial evening, celebrating history and carrying the HEC Paris' mission to impact the future! :point_right: An event not to be missed, book your tickets now! | L'Entretien HEC on BFMTV with Loïc Fery (H.97) Hedwige Chevrillon and Vincent Beaufils welcomed Loïc Fery (H.97) on BFM for L'Entretien HEC on 4th April 2022. Loïc Fery (H.97) is the CEO and founder of Chenavari Investment Managers, President of the FC Lorient Football club and former President of the HEC UK Chapter. :point_right: In case you missed it, watch the interview here
(Interview in French) | Publishing salaries openly reduces gender pay gap
HR magazine published an article based on HEC Paris Professor Tomasz Obloj's insightful research into pay transparency. According to his research, pay transparency reduces the gender pay gap by a whopping 40%. However, companies remain reluctant. :point_right: Read the article on HR Magazine here | US mid-market firms dominate HEC’s 2021 global private equity rankings North American private equity houses dominate a new ranking of the performance of global mid-market firms, with just three firms – two in Europe and one in Australia – making it into the top 20.
The ranking is based on data collected by Professor Oliver Gottschalg of the Paris-based business school HEC about firms who cumulatively raised $1bn-$3bn over a decade. The ranking is based on the aggregate performance of all the firm’s buyout funds raised between 2008 and 2017. :point_right: Read the article on S&P Global Market Intelligence :point_right: Read the article on Private Equity News | :rocket: Throwback to a fantastic Grand Pitch Night #StartupLaunchpad Every year, the HEC UK Office organizes a Learning Expedition to London for 100 students entrepreneurs from the HEC Startup Launchpad. The trip took place virtually on March 7th-9th 2022, and included Entrepreneurs’ Talks and a Pitch Competition in 2 rounds with its final “Grand Pitch Night” streamed live on Youtube. During this exceptional evening, 6 carefully selected startups pitched their projects in front of our Jury of experts & audience! :point_right: Watch the replay of the Grand Pitch Night HERE :point_right: Read more about the Startup Launchpad HERE | BECOME A CORPORATE AMBASSADOR Help HEC Paris foster synergies with your company in talent recruitment, talent development, brand & knowledge and business development. >>> View brochure & contact Lauren. | BE AN ALUMNI VOLUNTEER Join a supportive and fun team of 30 active volunteers led by Karim Saddi (H.97) and Herve Hatt (H.86), to organize 100+ events hosted each year. Gain exclusive access to the HEC network, and enjoy many fun and great moments! >>> View HEC UK Clubs Booklet To join a club, please contact Christina | SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE DURING A SHARE AND GROW COFFEE CHAT Share your talent, expertise, story and make the HEC UK community benefit from what you can bring to them. If you would like to suggest a speaker or animate a Share and Grow session, like Blandine Surry (H.99) or Agathe Pinchon (H.03), please contact Christina. | Connect with HEC UK Community: | HEC Paris - UK Office 91 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0EF ukoffice@hec.fr If you no longer wish to receive news from HEC in the UK, please update your preferences on your HEC Alumni account. | | |
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