Volunteers from clubs and chapters, administrators and staff from the Association, the School, and the Foundation, loyal or curious alumni… On Monday, June 23, the entire HEC community gathered under the gilded ceilings of the Paris Chamber of Commerce for its General Assembly. Financial reports, resolution votes, award ceremonies, and a major renovation project on campus—here’s a recap of what you shouldn’t have missed.

The Association: A Bond That Strengthens Connections

“Places are an integral part of HEC across generations,” said Hortense de Roux (H.05), President of HEC Alumni, opening this third consecutive General Assembly held amid the grand tapestries and golden decor of the historic Hôtel Potocki in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Reelected that evening for a second term, the deeply committed president—long involved in the association’s committee—began the evening with heartfelt thanks to those who energize and sustain the alumni network.
“Thank you to the two vice-presidents, to the members of the executive boards, to the committee members. Over 1,000 events have been organized again this year worldwide, thanks to the clubs, chapters, and dedicated volunteers. The Association is a glue that strengthens our ties.”
With 80,000 alumni around the globe and approximately 80 chapters, the Association proudly announced the opening of two new chapters this year: in Kuwait and Benin. With more than 100 nationalities now represented among students on campus, the international identity of the HEC network grows stronger every year.
The president also highlighted the importance of the Prix Mercure, which honors outstanding entrepreneurs in eight geographic zones (France, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, East Asia, Central and Southeast Asia).
Lastly, Marguerite Gallant (H.03), Managing Director of HEC Alumni, joined Hortense on stage to speak about another source of pride: the HEC UK House. Opened in 2023 at 43 Parker Street in London, this dedicated space hosts alumni for events and work sessions and also serves as a continuing education center for the School. As such, HEC UK House is “a flagship project of One HEC,” strengthening HEC’s global presence.

 

Customer Journey: The Alumni Experience

“HEC one day, HEC always.” This adage from Jean-Paul Agon (H.78), Chairman of the Board of HEC Paris, could serve as the perfect starting point to reflect on the “customer journey”—how each individual experiences the power of the network and the services offered by HEC Alumni throughout their career.
Echoing joint reflections by the Association, the Foundation, and the School to improve and simplify this “user experience,” a OneHEC panel discussion explored the topic.
“We want to re-enchant the alumni experience,” announced Anne-Laure Frossard (H.93), President of the Consumer Goods Club. “The sense of belonging to a network strengthens our bonds, and being able to count on a fellow HEC at any point in your career is what defines this customer journey.”
Other speakers addressed complementary topics: Géraldine Pauty, head of marketing and the HEC Life Project within the Association, spoke about email strategy and class reunion organization, before giving the floor to Delphine Colson (H.94), Executive Director of the HEC Foundation.
“The customer journey is meant to inspire action and engagement, and there are many ways to contribute: mentoring students, opening up your network, or embracing philanthropy, which has become a key model,” she said, before thanking the 6,000 alumni who supported the School’s latest fundraising campaign.

Honoring the Network

Before moving to the highlight of the evening, Marguerite Gallant reviewed the resolutions approved by the 698 voters and introduced the four new committee members: Amit Bhatt (MBA.12), Hélène Bourbouloux (H.95), Véronique Ehrard (H.82), and Monique Mulkern (MBA.04).
Then, Elisabeth Laverge (H.75), the committee’s longest-serving member, called the president back to the stage to reaffirm her commitment to “continuing her roadmap.” Véronique Ehrard (H.82) then presented the annual network awards.
“I want to thank everyone who brings life to our clubs and chapters,” she said, before inviting the awardees to the stage.
The Luxembourg Chapter, the Côte d’Azur regional club, the Génération Boost Club, the Prix Mercure organizing team, the MBA Afterwork Club, and H.09 class delegate Julien Lacaze—who had brilliantly hosted the 2023 General Assembly—were all honored for their dynamism and initiatives.

HEC Campus 2030

At 8:40 p.m., Jean-Paul Agon took the floor. “We are HEC from our first day on campus to the end of our lives,” he declared, introducing an ambitious renovation project for the HEC campus.
“Two years ago, we created a campus committee with the School, the Association, the Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled to unveil today an iconic and historic project that perfectly aligns with the vision of Éloïc Peyrache, Dean of the School.”


In the planning stages for nearly nine years—paused, redesigned, and delayed multiple times, including during the Covid crisis—the transformation of the Jouy-en-Josas campus is finally set in motion. The goal: to make it the reference campus for the next fifty years.
The works, estimated at €230 million, will begin in late 2026 and conclude in 2031. The design has been entrusted to the architecture firms Snøhetta, NeM, and Pierre-Antoine Gatier, supported by RF Studio for interior design. The project, backed by developers Sogelym Dixence and Linkcity, will be carried out by Bouygues Construction.
In total, 40,000 m² will be constructed and renovated, focused around three major hubs: the “campus heart,” the “château and its outbuildings,” and the historic academic building. The new site will bring together the entire faculty in a single space and provide students, researchers, and partners with an ecosystem dedicated to academic innovation and collaboration.
The design will also encourage interdisciplinary exchange to help tackle the increasingly complex challenges of our time—environmental, technological, and societal.
Finally, the new architecture will blend harmoniously into the natural surroundings and feature low-impact buildings built to the highest environmental standards.

At 9:00 p.m., the General Assembly came to a close, and the 400 guests made their way to the gardens of Hôtel Potocki to mingle, chat, and connect over a cocktail celebrating the year gone by.

Crédit photos : Linda Agata Senya

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