ESSEC is affiliated with the Versailles Val d’Oise-Yvelines (CCIV) Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the second largest in France after the Paris Chamber. The school is managed by a Board of Directors and a Board of Overseers, which bring together members of the ESSEC community (alumni, faculty, students), CCIV representatives and figures of the economic community.
Pierre Tapie has been President and Dean of ESSEC Business School since September 2001. As head of the institution, he reports to the Board of Directors in his academic, legal and financial capacities. The Board of Directors, in turn, reports to the Board of Overseers and the Annual Meeting.
The Board of Overseers ensures the smooth functioning of ESSEC Business School. Currently chaired by Thierry Peugeot, the board is composed of 25 members: six representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Versailles Val d'Oise-Yvelines; two members of the Institut Catholique de Paris; five alumni; one member of the French Association for Small and Medium-sized Companies (CGPME); four students; five professors; and two elected members of the administration.
The Board of Trustees, the body tasked with managing ESSEC Business School, comprises four members: Bruno Bouniol and Rémi De Badts, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Versailles Val d’Oise-Yvelines; Bernard Pouy, a representative of the ESSEC Alumni Association, and Guy La Tour, who has Qualified Person status
Humanism, Innovation, Responsibility, Excellence, Diversity
ESSEC is dedicated to economic and social progress.
Our mission is to develop and accompany responsible and innovative individuals and organizations in line with the humanist values anchored in our european heritage.
We aim to achieve this by :
• enhancing learning through an innovative approach to pedagogy
• renewing excellence in academic research
• accompanying the development of organizations and communities
1/ Managing processes
Students will master functional area concepts and theories in order to successfully integrate theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
2/ Facing Complexity
Students will demonstrate strong ability to understand and solve complex business situations and problems by applying analytical skills, creating innovative solutions and making and rolling out decisions.
3/ Rising to leadership
Students will be able to take the lead by demonstrating effective communication skills and by deploying appropriate cooperative behavior with an ability of learning to learn and a sense of passion.
4/ Integrating societal context of business
Students will show abilities to integrate cultural and ethical issues in their practice of business.
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