HEC Paris in Qatar graduate receives French Award

An HEC Paris in Qatar graduate from its Doha campus has been honoured with the prestigious HEC Foundation Executive Master Award, recognising outstanding contributions to management science. Revati Vijay Lokhande, the recipient of the 2023 award, was celebrated for her thesis titled ‘A Study on Indian Physicians’ Behavioural Intention to Adopt Digital Continuous Medical Education in the Long Term’. The award ceremony, held in Paris on February 26, highlighted Revati’s pioneering approach, focused on leveraging digital Continuous Medical Education to bridge the rural-urban healthcare knowledge for physicians in India.Every year, the Foundation awards 5 prizes to reward the best works of HEC Paris students. Five juries came together to select the authors of theses, dissertations, or works which, in each of their categories, made the best contribution to management sciences. This marks the first time that a graduate from the Doha campus has received this highly respected award.Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris in Qatar, commended Revati's exceptional achievement, stating, "This award is testimony to the excellence of both our participants and the thesis guidance provided by our faculty and mentors. We congratulate Revati on this distinction. Her journey exemplifies HEC Paris's commitment to nurturing leaders who drive positive change and inspire others to become better versions of themselves."Lokhande said: "The programme truly impacted my career growth, providing me the knowledge, skills, confidence, and personal belief to push through barriers, navigate a competitive landscape and seek out innovation to deliver better service for all."The HEC Foundation Awards highlight the cutting-edge excellence of the school’s research at all levels. The prizes are awarded to academics and students who, over the last year, have written works that are seen as a formidable vector of influence and impact on current or future leaders - both in business and society at large. The competition received 240 of nominations, highlighting the level of excellence and selectivity of this award.