HEC Paris in Qatar, a world-leading executive education provider, celebrated the achievements of its 2023 Executive MBA (EMBA) and Specialised Master’s degree in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) programme graduates, during a convocation ceremony organised by Qatar Foundation for its partner universities at the Qatar National Convention Centre Wednesday.
A total of 78 graduates of Qatar-based programmes were honoured, with 44 being Qatari and 38 of them women. More than half of the locally based programme participants are Qatari, which demonstrates how HEC Paris is contributing to building the national talent that will help drive the Qatar National Vision 2030, a statement said. This reflects an important effort to develop female talent to bridge the gender gap, which is essential for supporting innovation.
Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris in Qatar, congratulated the graduates and stated: “Our graduates' dedication and hard work have equipped them with valuable skills, knowledge, and networks to become better professionals, and better persons as well. Their commitment to lifelong learning will benefit not only themselves, but also their organisations and communities and we know they will use that knowledge responsibly.”
The dean added that HEC Paris programmes aim to tackle relevant issues for national and regional growth. He added: “Their journey was fraught with disruptions, some natural and some human made. To navigate these changes, it is essential to embrace technology in the future just like they did in the recent past with the pandemic, and utilise it to help others and make a positive impact. With great responsibilities come great accountability, and we are confident our graduates will lead ethically, and will help build a better and more sustainable world for all as they are already doing in their jobs.”
2023 EMBA class graduate, Leena Nayyar said a highlight of the programme had been the diversity of participants. “Through interaction with fellow graduates from diverse career disciplines, I have gained deeper insights into their work and goals and how they can successfully interact with my own. We all leave this programme with stronger leadership skills, which can only bode well for the future.”
Ahad Alenazi, a 2023 SBUM graduate, explained that the programme has equipped her with valuable knowledge and skills, which she is now eager to share with her colleagues to drive greater economic success. “Participating in this programme has broadened my perspective and introduced me to novel approaches to problem-solving, strategic planning, and overcoming obstacles. I am eager to share the knowledge I have acquired and encourage others to pursue lifelong learning as a critical component of effective management in today's rapidly evolving business and organisational landscape.”
All graduates will be invited to attend the June graduation ceremony at HEC Paris' main campus in the French capital, where they will join participants from all HEC Paris graduating classes. HEC Paris since joining Qatar Foundation in 2010, has graduated more than 900 EMBA and SBUM programme participants.
