HEC Paris recently hosted its annual graduation ceremony at the institution’s main campus near Paris. The commencement celebrated the achievements of 148 graduates from the Executive MBA and the Specialised Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management programmes, marking the largest and most diverse graduating cohorts in the history of HEC Paris in the Gulf.The Class of 2025 reflects the growing regional footprint of HEC Paris, which has operated in the Middle East for over 15 years. Of the graduates, 73% were Gulf nationals and 40% were women. The diversity of the graduating class underscores the school’s continued commitment to inclusive excellence and to developing globally minded leaders in the region.Ahead of the official ceremony, HEC Paris, Doha hosted a dedicated GCC reception to celebrate the Class of 2025 and to foster cross-cohort networking and community-building among alumni, faculty, and regional stakeholders. Held at the HEC Alumni Association building, the reception was hosted by Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris, Doha and attended by the ambassadors of Qatar and the Saudi Arabia, along with other distinguished guests. The event highlighted the institution’s ongoing commitment to strengthening ties between Paris and the Gulf through purpose-driven leadership, lifelong learning, and impactful business education.
June 19, 2025 | 12:41 AM