EDHEC America: A Very Promising Start in Support of EDHEC’s International Ambition

Responsible entrepreneurship, ethics, and the vision of tomorrow’s school: on March 5th in Manhattan, EDHEC alumni and friends came together to share their thoughts on the future of the School and to salute the outstanding commitment of American donors.

Driven by the Generations 2050 strategic plan, the EDHEC America initiative is gaining momentum and establishing itself as a key driver of the School’s international development. This dynamic is supported by the EDHEC Foundation and the active involvement of many alumni, working to unite the EDHEC community across the Atlantic.

This year alone, nearly $200,000 has already been raised in the United States to support EDHEC-led impact projects — a promising first milestone toward an ambitious goal of $2 million.

In this spirit, a special evening of discussion and connection was held on March 5th at the Colony Club, bringing together alumni and friends of EDHEC around shared values: knowledge transmission, ethics, and responsible entrepreneurship. Emmanuel Métais, Dean of EDHEC, reaffirmed the School’s strong commitment to reinforcing its long-term presence in the U.S., drawing on the energy and support of its community.

Our sincere thanks go to our alumni and to Gonzalve Bich (CEO of BIC), Matthieu Courtecuisse (CEO and Founder of SIA), and Mathieu Chabran (Co-founder of Tikehau Capital) for their inspiring talks on tomorrow’s key challenges. A special thank-you to Damien Gros, Chairman of the EDHEC Foundation’s Support Committee, whose unwavering commitment is a true driving force.

A heartfelt thank-you to all participants in this New York evening:
Laurent Faracci; Anne-Laure Faracci; Stéphane Toullieux; Olivier Delay; Thomas Serrano; Michael Boumendil; Marc-Albert Michaud; Thomas Pompidou; Philippe Glessinger; Arnaud Langlois-Meurinne; Mathias Cohen; Olivier Pariente; Geoffrey Weber; Pierre-Antoine Bollet; Béatrice Dupont; Laurence Guguen; Agathe Malinas; Bertrand Pochet; Valentine Zivy Gierczak.

We look forward to writing the next chapter of this adventure with you!

Anne Guillon, Director, EDHEC Foundation
Justine Soudier, Deputy Director @EDHEC Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship and East Coast Director @EDHEC America
Richard Perrin, Associate Dean, International Relations, EDHEC