Doha, Qatar – Jan 19, 2025: HEC Paris, the world’s top-ranked business school for Executive Education, is proud to announce a year-long celebration to mark its 15th anniversary in Qatar. Since its establishment in 2010 as a partner university of Qatar Foundation, HEC Paris has contributed to shaping Qatar’s progress toward a knowledge-driven economy.
The institution is aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030, playing a pivotal role in developing human capacity and cultivating the skilled local workforce and best business practice which will spur the innovation that contributes to building a diversified economy. Through its Executive MBA and in-company executive education programs, delivered at the state-of-the-art Doha campus, participants benefit from the guidance of renowned international faculty and the rigorous curriculum that is the hallmark of HEC Paris. The focus on academic excellence equips participants with the skills, mindset and vision required to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.
Themed ’15 Years of Impact: Transforming Today, Empowering Tomorrow,’ the celebratory year will feature panel discussions and events which leverage HEC Paris’s core values – excellence, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, responsibility and diversity. A landmark event in late 2025 will commemorate the institution’s achievements and its contributions to leadership and innovation in Qatar.
“This journey would not have been possible without the support and partnership with Qatar Foundation” said Dr. Eloïc Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris. “This anniversary reflects the successful vision of bringing HEC Paris’s excellence to Doha, Qatar, and symbolizes our unwavering commitment to fostering leadership, innovation, and sustainable development in Qatar and beyond.”
Commenting on the recent renewal of HEC Paris’ partnership with Qatar Foundation, Dean of HEC Paris, Doha, Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan added: “This partnership underscores our dedication to shaping leaders who innovate and inspire, a vision that is shared with Qatar Foundation. As we look to the future, we remain committed to building on our legacy of excellence, empowering leaders to address local and global challenges alike.”
To date, HEC Paris, Doha has graduated over 1,400 participants from its Executive MBA and Specialized Master’s programs, with 61 percent being Qatari nationals, and 44 percent women, underscoring its dedication to diversity and local engagement. Alumni from 59 nationalities form a vibrant, global network, with many emerging as influential leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers. Through its work with corporate clients HEC Paris has brought its executive education expertise into boardrooms and to leadership teams of top firms in Qatar and the region, helping them address their unique business and organizational challenges.
“We are proud of our achievements, particularly the increasing number of women graduates in leadership roles and their entrepreneurial success stories,” said Dean Martin de Holan. “For 15 years, we have empowered individuals and organizations to achieve excellence, driving meaningful change in Qatar and across the region. Today we are proud of the impact we have delivered, and most importantly, we are proud of our alumni and their achievements."
Throughout its journey, HEC Paris has contributed to Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through initiatives like the Business Research Lab, producing case studies and fostering thought leadership in sustainability, digital transformation, and diversity. Additionally, the institution developed a comprehensive guidebook for entrepreneurs, empowering the next generation of innovators. HEC Paris has fulfilled its role as thought leader, bringing its expertise in the management discipline to the local and regional community. Its strategic relocation to a high-tech campus in Msheireb Downtown has expanded program accessibility and commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
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January 2025