The year 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of our presence in Doha — a milestone made possible by the unwavering support and generosity of Qatar Foundation. It is a moment to honour the journey that has brought us here and to set our sights on what comes next.Today, I am pleased to welcome you all to HEC Paris, Doha.By this fall, we will have enrolled our 1,500th participant in our degree programmes, reflecting the trust that individuals and organisations across the region place in our model of rigorous, practice-oriented learning and its capacity to help people become a “better version of themselves”. We are proud of our EMBA, ranked among the best in the world.We also welcome the second intake of the Emerging Leaders Track within our flagship Executive MBA, designed to accelerate managerial readiness and broaden strategic perspective early in a leader’s journey.In parallel, our newest business case study on Meeza is ready for publication, bringing fresh local insight to classrooms and boardrooms across the globe.At HEC Paris, we enjoy seeing ideas move from discussion to implementation — and this is the time to do so. To our incoming students: you join a worldwide community defined by ambition, integrity, and impact, and united by the desire to create a better world for all, ethically.Use this year to challenge assumptions, expand your network, and turn learning into tangible value for yourself, your organisation, and your community.On behalf of our faculty and staff, I wish each of you a year of meaningful progress, professional growth, and lasting success. As it is said in French: bon voyage!
