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Dear HEC UK Alumni, 

 

Summer is almost here in London and we are delighted to invite you to our Champagne Reception Summer Party on Wednesday 21st June at the HEC UK House! Expect a program full of surprises and fun!

 

We have built an exciting program for you, whether you're interested in governance, wine, art, developping your leadership skills and even being in parental leave, we have something for you! 

 

Thank you for your continued support. A number of you had questions about our HEC UK House - please find a list of responses here

 

Kind regards,

 

Your HEC in the UK Team

Delphine, Laura, Wendy, Marie & Johanna

FOCUS OF THE MONTH: SUMMER PARTY

We are very happy to invite you to our 2023 SUMMER PARTY Champagne Reception at the HEC UK House! Join us for an exclusive evening to celebrate SUMMER together. We have lined up an amazing program, full of suprises around music, dance, cocktails and sun! 

 

HEC UK SUMMER PARTY

Champagne Reception

Wednesday 21st June at 7:00pm

HEC UK House 43 Parker Street London WC2B 5PS 

 

We will have the chance to welcome Eloïc Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris to share news et updates from HEC Paris. We look forward to welcoming you for a delightful evening! 

Tickets are limited, early booking is recommended.

Our Summer Party is proudly sponsored by

Kleinwort Hambros has more than 200 years of experience helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, trusts and charities to manage their wealth. From expert wealth planning advice and investment strategies to specialist lending products, we provide the personal approach clients would expect from a modern and responsible private bank.

The French Pharmacy offers the best of French skincare and French beauty carefully chosen and curated by founder Dr Marine Vincent, French Docteur en Pharmacie. You can shop online all your favourite skincare, French beauty and French parapharmacie products in one place just like in Paris. Or you can visit one of their shops in Clapham and in Marylebone

HEC IN THE UK EVENTS

ALUMNI x STUDENTS: Marketing networking drinks 

Monday 5th June - 6:30pm

IN PERSON

 

Come to share your tips and advice to our 45 HEC Marketing master students 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!

 

 

 

Register HERE 

 

HEC UK GOVERNANCE CLUB: Soft skills for board directors 

Tuesday 13th June - 5:30pm 

IN PERSON & ONLINE

 

Join our panel discussion to celebrate the launch of HEC Alumni's latest collective book on corporate governance. Three of the book's contributors will share their experience on soft skills for non-executive directors. 

 

 

Register HERE 

 

HEC LIFE PROJECT: LinkedIn behind the scene 

Friday 16th June - 11:30am (UK Time) 

ONLINE

 

Discover LinkedIn like you have never seen it through the eyes of a headhunter! This workshop will give you all the keys to master the tool. LinkedIn is not only a way to be present on social networks, it is an essential mean to expand your network, to get known, to get noticed and to find the next job. 

 

 

Register HERE 

 

HEC UK ART CLUB: Craftworkshop Drink & Do

Thursday 29th June - 6:30pm 

IN PERSON 

 

Participate in two fun craft workshops to create your own leather and embroidery objects with specialized artisans: this event is open to everyone whether you are a beginner or a professional. Come and join! 

 

Register HERE 

HEC UK WINE CLUB: Wine tasting with Bodegas Sierra Cantabria D.O.Ca Rioja

Wednesday 7th June - 7:30pm 

IN PERSON 

 

Join us for an exclusive wine tasting at the HEC UK House with Bodegas Sierra Cantabria D.O.CA. Rioja! We are delighted to host Sierra Cantabria wine makers in London: Marcos Enguren (winemarker) and his brother Miguel Angel Eguren (GM) have been dedictad to the cultivation of vines, the production and ageing of the best wines of La Rioja.

Register HERE 

 

HEC UK LIFE PROJECT: How to motivate (almost) anyone

Tuesday 20thJune - 12:00pm 

ONLINE

 

Join us for an interactive workshop where you will upgrade your emotional intelligence and your ability to influence others. We will explore a series of distinctions and tools that will help you motivate your team and inspire the people around you more consistently, and more successfully. 

 

Register HERE 

 

MEET & GREET WITH YOUR BABY FOR ALUMNI IN PARENTAL LEAVE

Thursday 29th June - 10:30am 

IN PERSON 

 

We are inviting our HEC Alumni in parental leave to a special gathering at the UK House to give you the opportunity to connect with other parents and discuss topics that matter to you. Come with your baby and join us to share your experiences and learn from each other. We garantee that we will have HOT coffee as well! 

 

Register HERE 

 

HEC UK GREEN & FINANCE CLUBS: A discussion with Jean-Marc Jancovici

Thursday 28th September - 6:30pm 

IN PERSON & ONLINE

 

We are deligthed 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. 

 

Register HERE 

 

THROWBACK ON OUR EVENTS IN MAY

A coffee with Pablo Martin de Holan, Dean of HEC Paris in Qatar

A few weeks ago, we were deligthed to received the visit of Pablo Martin de Holan, Dean of HEC Paris in Qatar at the UK House with our international community. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and deepen our understanding of HEC's international impact! 

HEC UK Finance Club & HEC MBA drinks

On May 10th we had the pleasure to host two gatherings with HEC UK Finance Club & HEC MBA Alumni, for informal networking drinks at the UK House. Our 30 participants had the chance to connect with each other and celebrate the MBA Global afterwork week together!

HEC UK Green Club panel on how to transition into the sustainability sector

On May 17th, the HEC UK Green Club organized a fantastic panel discussion and networking event at the HEC UK House, focusing on the topic "How to transition into the sustainability sector". The panel brought together the 4 new leaders of the HEC UK Green Club: Stephanie Haywood, Benedicte De Gelder, Predrag Marković & Lucia Romo.

Our speakers shared their personal experiences, highlighting the challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to make a successful transition. A huge thank you to them for their involvement and thank you to all the Alumni who joined!

 

You can join the HEC UK Green Club WhatsApp group to stay tuned for updates and upcoming events! 

HEC UK & HEC PARIS NEWS

HEC LIFE PROJECT: A UNIQUE ECOSYSTEM FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT

The time of linear, well-defined careers is over. This strong conviction is at the heart of our HEC Life Project service, whose objective is to promote a holistic vision of professional development. We support HEC graduates as they navigate a wide range of career paths by: 

  • building and developing your project with courses to find the path that suits you
  • getting you inspired to innovate by connecting with inspiring people 
  • fulfill yourself with concrete and pragmatic advice to develop your potential 

If you wish to have further information, you can get in contact with a member of the team. 

EXCHANGE AGREEMENT SIGNATURE WITH UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

On Friday, May 12, 2023, a delegation from HEC Paris signed a key academic partnership with the University of Cambridge – a great way to enrich our students' experience with innovative academic exchange opportunities. Ms Hélène Duchêne, French Ambassador to the UK, was present for the signature, highlighting the importance of those cross-border partnerships. Read more

We need your vote!

Vote online for the Annual General Meeting of HEC Alumni! We have send you all the information regarding the General Meeting votes by email on May 23rd and on May 31st. Please check your spam folder if you haven't received anything, as it is a personnalized email that do not require a password. Thank you in advance for your vote! 

PARTICIPATE IN A SURVEY ON CAREERS AND TRAJECTORIES OF WOMEN LEADERS

A small group of faculty at HEC Paris are working on research relating to the careers and trajectories of women leaders, and the link between diversity and innovation in leadership.  

We are looking to gather data from women across sectors, regions and roles to share their experiences and help us refine our framework.

In this context, we would appreciate 10 minutes of your time to complete the following survey. The result of our research will be published in the form of a book, for International Women’s day in March 2024. 

HEC STORIES: OUR SELECTION FOR YOU 

Hydrogene on cloud nine

Founded by three electric motor enthusiasts, the start-up Beyond Aero is working on the development of a hydrogen-powered aircraft. An ambitious project for these air pioneers determined to preserve our atmosphere. Read more.

Scorring big in the healthcare field 

Amr Metwally (E.16) was meant for a great career as a midfield player in a big football club of Alexandria. Instead, he has become a major actor in the health sector across the Middle East. He now conceives and manages the most spectacular medical centers. Read more

For or Against: a special status for climate refugees?

According to the UN, 20 million people are forcibly displaced ever year by to climate-related events. Do we have to protect these migrants at an international level? Read more.

BE PART OF THE NETWORK

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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 Laura

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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 Marie 

 

For general enquiries: 

>> contact Delphine Mourot or Laura Saint-Lo.

For corporate, institutional, academic-related enquiries: 
>> contact Laura Saint-Lo or Wendy Degremont
For alumni-related enquiries: 
>> contact Marie Normant

Connect with HEC UK Community: 

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43 Parker Street, London WC2B 5PS

ukoffice@hec.fr 

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