HEC Paris has announced 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.

Through its Executive MBA and in-company executive education programmes, 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 Eloic Peyrache, dean of HEC Paris. “This anniversary reflects the successful vision of bringing HEC Paris’s excellence to Doha, Qatar, and symbolises our unwavering commitment to fostering leadership, innovation, and sustainable development in Qatar and beyond.”

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 Specialised Master’s programmes, with 61% being Qatari nationals, and 44% 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.