HEC Paris Executive MBA

At 32, Luca Stefanutti, EMBA '24 was already Director of Growth at Adidas — leading a team of 14 across performance marketing and digital growth.

He was sitting in rooms with senior executives and realized he needed to learn from them, not just work alongside them. So he made the decision to do an Executive MBA at HEC Paris and... let's say he got more than he expected: A cohort so tight they still meet every year (they actually call their reunions "Forever Module 6"). Also, classmates who still advise him on tough calls at work even today.

Oh, and he completed his capstone project while welcoming his first child and navigating a full org transformation at Adidas. "There was a moment when I wasn't sure what time of day it was," he laughs.

The biggest shift? How he sees leadership decisions. Before, he'd react. Now, he reasons from the top down — understanding the full picture before forming a view.

Read on: https://www.hec.edu/en/executive-mba/news/built-long-run-luca-stefanutti-s-emba-experience

🌍Our Executive MBA recruitment team is touring Europe this May and June -

Sign up for a 1:1 consultation in one of the cities below to learn about how an EMBA can take your career to the next level:

Warsaw - May 7th :https://tinyurl.com/3jcpee6d
Milan - May 21st & 22nd : https://tinyurl.com/k6dp4jt9
Brussels - May 21st & 22nd : https://tinyurl.com/4d7fjds5
Zurich - May 27th : https://tinyurl.com/3uwf6k84
Frankfurt - May 28th : https://tinyurl.com/28s8n8rn
London - June 3rd : https://tinyurl.com/47xvuuaw
Luxembourg - June 18th : https://tinyurl.com/3hnpften

Is an Executive MBA at HEC Paris the right next step for you? Talk it over in a 1:1 consultation with Geoff, EMBA recruitment manager. He is headed on a multi-city tour this spring to meet talented professionals considering their next moves.

Have all your questions answered about the EMBA, from the application process to your professional evolution during the program, to the power of our incredible alumni network.

Register below:

Warsaw - May 7 : https://tinyurl.com/2j4x3yju
Zurich - May 27 : https://tinyurl.com/3uwf6k84
Frankfurt - May 28 : https://tinyurl.com/28s8n8rn
London - June 3 : https://tinyurl.com/47xvuuaw
Luxembourg - June 18 : https://tinyurl.com/3hnpften

📅Webinar | Thursday, April 23 | 5 PM Paris Time
Leading Across Borders : From Latin America to Europe

Join us for an engaging webinar where HEC Paris Executive MBA alumni from across Latin America will share their journeys to Europe and how the program has shaped their international careers and leadership perspectives.

Through personal stories and insights, our speakers will explore cross-cultural leadership, career transitions, and the opportunities that come with a truly global EMBA experience.

Speakers:

• Mariano Villalta – Regional Manager at SOIN
• Jazmin Morales – Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Alongside Cristina Rodriguez, Recruitment Manager, they will discuss career transitions, global opportunities, and the EMBA experience.

https://tinyurl.com/597em4u4

At the HEC Paris EMBA, we build leaders with the character, competence, and courage to change the world. What starts at HEC Paris shapes the future.

Join us for an inspiring webinar featuring EMBA Alumni from Japan, China, and India, who will share their journeys from Asia to Europe and the impact of the program on their careers

Speakers:

• Ryo Kambayashi (Japan) – EMBA (Class of 2027), Head of Global Expansion & Product Manager at Kauche

• Pei Li (China) – EMBA (Class of 2024), Co-Founder of ParisDao, Senior Consulting Manager at Axys & Co.

• Jetho Khemani (India) – EMBA (Class of 2025), Principal Director at Accenture DACH

Alongside Mathias Tauber, Recruitment Manager, they will discuss career transitions, global opportunities, and the EMBA experience.

Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/7R4PSv67/g/TfEa077k3N/emba-leading-across-borders-from-asia-to-europe-apr-20th-2026-130pm-cest-4a26bFvaBd/overview

Thinking about an EMBA but not sure if it’s the right step yet?

Meet us in China this April!

Book a private 1 to 1 consultation to discuss your profile, ambitions, and whether the HEC Paris Executive MBA could be the right fit for you.

In this conversation, you will:

✔ Understand if now is the right moment to pursue an EMBA
✔ See how the HEC Paris EMBA could support your career goals
✔ Get feedback on your profile and competitiveness
✔ Clarify the application process and next steps
✔ Ask any questions about career impact, format, or financing

These meetings are informal and personalized, designed to help you make a confident decision about your next career move.

Sign up to meet Xiaotong Poiree in one of four cities below:

Hong Kong : https://tinyurl.com/4mjtvxdk

Shen Zhen: https://tinyurl.com/38de3ayd

Beijing: https://tinyurl.com/35n4uebk

Shanghai: https://tinyurl.com/4peavud8

With DARE, HEC Paris gives broader access to the research, ideas and expertise that
help make sense of the major transitions shaping our world.

From climate transition and AI to the future of work, social cohesion, democracy and
geopolitical tensions, DARE brings together an ecosystem of knowledge and action
designed to inform public debate and inspire decision-makers.

Discover DARE https://www.hec.edu/en/dare

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We'd like to congratulate Executive MBA participant Juan Simon Arteaga Puente, winner of the HEC Paris Foundation Prize for his capstone "How Can a Modular Technical Solution Reduce Saudi Arabia's Natural Gas Flaring While Monetizing Wasted Resources?"

The jury praised the originality of Juan Simon's work and its social and environmental impact, citing a strong business model. They also described his writing as clear and elegant. Quite the set of compliments!

Well done, Juan Simon and a warm congratulations to all laureates. Thank you to our donors, jury chairs, and members for their invaluable support and commitment. A big thanks to A&O Shearman France for hosting this event in their offices.

Fondation HEC

A sunny arrival for our new intake ☀️

Our March 2026 Executive MBA cohort is here and they've hit the ground running. A diverse and brilliant group, we are so excited to see what's next!

Welcome to HEC Paris, M26s; we are so glad to have you among us.