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Le 13 mars 2025

Audencia Around the World 2025: Celebrating the uniqueness of each country!

The Audencia Alumni team is excited to invite you to "Audencia Around the World" - our annual global celebration connecting Audencia’s international communities. And this year, we’re making it even bigger! What’s new? This time, the event will be spread over an entire year, giving you the flexibility to organise an event at a time that works best for your city and community. Whether it’s a small gathering, a cultural showcase, or a networking event, every initiative counts in strengthening our global alumni network. The concept? Create an event that puts your city on the Audencia world map while reinforcing the international outreach of our alumni network. Whether as part of your local chapter or an individual initiative, this is your chance to make an impact. The theme? Celebrating the uniqueness of each country! From traditional festivities to local experiences, let’s share and showcase the cultural richness of every place where Audencia alumni thrive. The dates? A year-long celebration! You choose the date that works best for you. Location? Anywhere in the world! How does it work? Alumni ambassadors who wish to organise an event should contact the Audencia Alumni team with a proposal for an activity. It will be our pleasure to help set it up. For alumni who don't have a chapter nearby but would like to participate, drop us a line with a date, a time and a venue, and we'll share the details with the alumni community. Register for an event in a city near you! Events will be added to the agenda all year long, so remember to check regularly to see what is happening near you, and feel free to take part in one (or more)! These cities have already booked the dates: Chengdu: 29 March Berlin: 10 April Dubai: 25 April Montreal: 29 April Taipei: 5 May Barcelona: 21 May

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Le 27 mai 2024

Soutenez Audencia & développez les talents de demain !

Chers alumni, C'est le moment pour votre entreprise d'affecter le solde de la taxe d'apprentissage, alors pourquoi choisir Audencia ? 👉 pour soutenir les parcours de plus de 7 200 apprenants sur l'ensemble de nos campus, 👉 pour renforcer la double compétence et le développement des programmes hybrides, 👉 pour consolider l'offre Gaïa dans l'ensemble de nos programmes, 👉 pour l'égalité des chances, la diversité et l'inclusion. Choisissez Audencia >>> La plateforme SOLTéA est ouverte, suivez le guide ! Accédez à SOLTéA avec le code d'accès fourni par Net Entreprises Estimez le pourcentage du montant de la solde de la taxe d'apprentissage à affecter à Audencia en téléchargeant le simulateur à votre disposition ici Sélectionnez Audencia et l'une des formations que vous souhaitez soutenir en cliquant ici Envoyez-nous dès maintenant votre intention de versement en complétant le formulaire hébergé ici >>> Participez au développement de nos campus Campus Nantes N° SIRET : 834 748 865 00013 Code UAI : 0440112H Campus Vendée N° SIRET : 834 748 865 00013 Code UAI : 0851689Z Campus Paris N° SIRET : 83474886500070 Code UAI : 0932857A Votre soutien est précieux ! Nous sommes à votre disposition pour toute information complémentaire. Nous vous remercions pour votre fidélité. Bien cordialement,

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Le 20 mars 2023

Around the World 2023 has begun!

Audencia's alumni go around the world from 24 March 2023 From 24 March onwards, Audencians across the globe will be celebrating the fifth edition of this annual event. On the programme: a two-week whistle-stop tour to meet up with some of our 4,000 alumni currently working overseas. Whether it's coffee for two in Melbourne (this is of course a nod to Ludivine Siret and Jin Sun who did just that in 2022) or a full-blown conference and reunion in Algiers, we are looking forward to seeing what our alumni come up with to highlight and celebrate their fantastic members. So, how does it work? Alumni ambassadors who wish to organise an event should contact the Audencia Alumni team with a proposal for an activity. It will be our pleasure to help set it up. For alumni who don't have a chapter nearby but would like to participate, drop us a line with a date, a time and a venue and we'll share the details with the alumni community. Register for an event in a city near you! In the run-up to Audencia Around the World, events continue to be added to the agenda, so please check regularly to see what is happening near you. The following destinations are currently on the map: Thursday 23 March (the "prequel") Singapore Friday 24 March Dubai Hong Kong Saturday 25 March Barcelona Los Angeles Sunday 26 March San Francisco Tuesday 28 March Montréal Wednesday 29 March Amsterdam Geneva Sao Paulo Thursday 30 March Casablanca Ho Chi Minh City London Sydney Toronto Friday 31 March Algiers Seoul Saturday 1 April Baku Fès Milan Shenzhen Tokyo Tuesday 4 April Brussels Luxembourg New York Zürich Wednesday 5 April Auckland Lisbon Melbourne Thursday 6 April Abidjan Munich Friday 7 April Phnom Penh Saturday 8 April Chengdu New Delhi Sunday 9 April Bengaluru Monday 10 April Bangkok Madrid Saturday 15 April (the "sequel") Shanghai Taipei Tuesday 18 April (the "after party") Mexico City

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Le 7 novembre 2022

Finale de l'Eloquence du bégaiement 2022

Rendez-vous au Théâtre Bobino le 23 novembre prochain ! Depuis maintenant 4 ans, Mounah Bizri (GE 17) organise un concours d'éloquence pour personnes qui bégaient. Ce concours a pour objectif de donner espoir aux personnes qui bégaient et à toutes les personnes différentes, en montrant que nos rêves ne sont jamais loin. Dès lors qu'on ose sortir de sa zone de confort et montrer sa vulnérabilité, tout semble possible. 6 orateurs bègues seront devant vous, pour gravir leur Everest à eux. Ils vont se prouver à eux-mêmes que leurs différences est leur atout de communication, pour réussir à mieux vivre au quotidien ce bégaiement qu'ils n'ont pas choisi d'avoir, mais qu'ils essaient d'aimer un peu plus. Par leurs actes, ils souhaitent inspirer les 12 millions de personnes en situation de handicap en France. Ils souhaitent également inspirer les 66 millions de français pour montrer la voix de l'amour de soi et de la richesse de la différence. Cet événement est la finale du programme de Formation Eloquence du Bégaiement organisé par l'association Eloquence de la Différence, avec le soutien de Dauphine Solidarité Handicap, L'Université Paris-Dauphine, l'Association Parole-Bégaiement, la Fondation Engagement Médias pour les Jeunes et Microsoft. Au départ de l'aventure, 25 candidats ont été accompagnés avec 18h de cours en pleinière et 15h d'accompagnements en groupe restreints (3 à 4) grâce à l'équipe pluri-disciplinaire de coachs (orthophonistes, bègues, et experts de l'art oratoire). En 2021, la finale du programme Parisien Eloquence du Bégaiement, a accueilli 900 personnes, en faisant ainsi le plus grand rassemblement autour du handicap en France. Nous vous donnons rendez-vous pour la Grande Finale le mardi 23 novembre 2022 à 19h au Théâtre Bobino, 14-20 rue de la Gaîté, 75014 Paris Les inscriptions c'est par ici!

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Le 17 octobre 2022

Launch of France Alumni UK

Join the France Alumni UK network! The official launch of the France Alumni UK network took place on 10 October. The occasion began with an exhibition of photos submitted by former students at the Institut Français, followed by a reception and cocktails at the Résidence de France. The opening address was given by Gerrit von Rossum, Ministre Conseiller et Chargé d’Affaires, followed by: Laurent Toulouse, Deputy Director for Higher Education and Research, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Donatienne Hissard, Executive Director of Campus France Agency Dr Clare Siviter, Senior Lecturer at Bristol University, patron of the event and Franco-British Young Leader, with a testimonial on “My studies in France: how my two mobilities impacted my career” Archippus Sturrock, MP’s Adviser on Cultural Affairs & Communication Officer, Poet, Alumni patron of the event, Franco-British Young Leader, with a testimonial on “Studying French in France: how the French language has been an asset as both an artist and a politician” Piano recital by Célimène Daudet, Franco-British Young Leader (playing Frédéric Chopin & Ludovic Lamothe) Cocktails & networking France Alumni UK, what is it ? It is the French network that gathers all people that have studied in France. It is animated by the French Embassy in London and aims to keep and strengthen your links with France France Alumni UK, how does it help you? It helps you to cultivate a community and a network with people that went through the same experience as you did. It forwards opportunities and offers in France, it facilitates your relationship with France may you need to go back or to work there. France Alumni UK what does it do? It provides a newsletter that relays jobs, internships offers and your own message if you wish throughout the network. It is the right place to pass on a call for information or to search for your new trainee or employee Two events year round to gather as a network. If you wish to become an ambassador of the France Alumni Network you can contact us to share your experience in France at londres@campusfrance.org

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Le 10 octobre 2022

EULab winterschool 2023: developing sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems

Be part of designing for a sustainable future and join the EULab in January 2023 Feeding our cities : developing sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems EULab is a unique programme, using a studio based learning model within a heutagogical learning framework. It brings together students across 4 EU partner institutions to work collectively on the most pressing issues of our time. EULab is a virtual exchange programme that includes: • A week long immersive winter school hosted by Audencia Business School, Nantes, France, • A pre lab training •+ 3 weeks online collaboration following the winter school, culminating in an online public event where you will present your work. DATES: Monday 16 to Friday 20 January 2023 OPPORTUNITY Successful applicants to the Nantes Futures Lab will: • take part in an exciting and innovative learning experience funded by Erasmus+ • be guided in designing the sustainable future of Nantes with counterparts from Ireland, Spain, Finland and France • work along students from various disciplines The lab will take place in English. CHALLENGE If you are a thinker and a maker If you want to use your prospective mind If you are interested in the future of our planet If you remain unfazed under uncertain circumstances If you believe in collective intelligence If you like a challenge If you want to make a change THEN EULab is for you! WHY We live in unprecedented times; the climate emergency and global pandemics are severely testing our taken for granted assumptions on how markets and society should work. But how will we make the changes that are needed? What will the ‘new normal’ look like for businesses and consumers for cities and their citizens? How much does it cost? The EULab is free (but we don’t cover travel and accommodation expenses to come and stay in Nantes in January 2023). Please apply by filling out this survey Deadline for applications: Friday 28 October 2022 Any questions, contact Céline Louche at Audencia

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Le 22 juin 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Katia Herault (GE 01), the alumna behind the iconic interview series

Katia Herault, Grande Ecole 2001, copywriter and freelance journalist, London After clocking up over 20 interviews of Audencia's iconic alumni, Katia Hérault has agreed to switch sides and step into the interviewee's seat to share her experience. What did you particularly enjoy in this second series of iconic alumni portraits? Each interview always surprises me, undoubtedly because of the diversity of the profiles. Some hold important positions in prestigious companies, others are fulfilling their entrepreneurial dreams or embarking on unforeseen careers. Any preconceived ideas I may have had before an interview are quickly shattered. You may think that Quang came from a wealthy background when in fact he grew up in a village in Vietnam without electricity. Beauty, Botswana's vice-minister of agriculture had a diary so full that it took us 8 months to secure a session with her, but she turned out to be as talkative as she was delighted to talk about her origins and her career path. Céline, CEO of the jeweller De Beers, is a motorbike enthusiast who is as comfortable on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival as she is in the kitchen preparing a confit sarladais... In short, the surprises make these conversations so special! Has your approach evolved between the two series? The first few minutes are always crucial in establishing a climate of trust that is so important for the quality of the interview. I want alumni to share their stories with me in the most relaxed and natural way possible. I have to be able to collect rich, surprising and personal stories. I feel privileged to have such inspiring people share key moments of their lives with me. I am thinking of Fulgence, captain of the Montpellier rugby team, who told me about the day he found himself up against the All Blacks... Have you encountered any particular difficulties during the interviews? You have to avoid clichés. I sometimes have to dig around to find a more personal angle that will give the interview more soul. It can be easier to interview people who are not used to this kind of exercise, as they tend to be more spontaneous and open up more. If you were to retain only one reflection from all these stories, what would it be? I find that the notion of success is relative. There are as many definitions of success as there are people. For some, it is to ensure that they are constantly learning and developing. For others, it is getting into positions where they can make a difference or about achieving a good work-life balance. Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 6 juin 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Ping Sun (DBA 18), discipline & harmony

Ping Sun, DBA 2018, Chair of Sichuan Huashui Excellence & Huashui taxation firms, Chengdu - China Sun Ping is adamant that setting oneself a strict framework of rules is the key to a successful career and a harmonious life. She has been moulded by a rigorous military-style education (both figuratively and literally – her father was an army officer). It included a rather unique time management protocol that she has adopted ever since and implemented with her collaborators and family members. Loyalty to her parents is an important rule of hers: although she had a strong desire to become a teacher, she followed the route they had set out for her and became an accountant. She ended up embracing a successful career in taxation. Diligence is another core principle of her framework. A self-made woman, she started her professional life as a cashier, working her way up before launching her own taxation consultancy firm in 2004. She has accumulated over 30 years of experience in financial management, solving tax-related disputes, and pre-IPO financial and tax consulting. She is now one of the most respected and recognised professionals in her field in China. She is driven by solid work and moral ethics that have, at times, led her to stand up to senior colleagues, even at the risk of losing her job. Strong minded, she wakes up at 6:50am 365 days of the year without needing an alarm clock, and goes for a 5K run “even during the Chinese New Year festival”. She is openly ambitious and aims one day to compete with the likes of KPMG and EY, but humbly accepts that she won’t succeed without a lifelong learning plan. This is what led her to join the Sino-French SWUFE-Audencia DBA programme, from which she was the only woman to graduate in 2018. Keen to convey the importance of hard work and resilience to the young generation, she volunteers as a Student Career Development Mentor at SWUFE and Chengdu universities. But she is quick to point out that she doesn’t advocate setting up and following rules for the sake of it. Her structured organisation is what allows her to optimise her agenda and prioritise quality time with her husband and son, as well as some alone time for her to recharge. Every inch a romantic, France had been in her mind for years as she fantasised about the prospect of strolling along the Seine holding her loved-one in one hand, and a bunch of roses in the other. And she is keen to put an end to the stereotype of the dull accountant: she too can let her hair down at times … albeit decently and moderately! Read the full article here Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 18 mai 2022

L’Incubateur CAE recrute ses futures startups, postulez dès maintenant !

L’Incubateur Centrale-Audencia-Ensa recherche les futures startups pour son programme qui débutera courant septembre 2022. Saisissez l’opportunité de développer votre entreprise innovante au cœur d’un écosystème riche et dynamique ! Pourquoi intégrer l’incubateur Centrale-Audencia-Ensa ? Bénéficier d’un programme d'accompagnement adapté à la maturité de votre projet et d’expertises d’excellence pour développer votre startup Avoir à disposition un espace de travail dans un cadre privilégié au coeur de Centrale Nantes et d’un accès aux infrastructures des Écoles Être connecté avec les réseaux Alumni de l’incubateur et des Écoles ; plus généralement avec notre écosystème entrepreneurial riche et nos partenaires Qui peut candidater ? Vous êtes étudiant, diplômé, enseignant-chercheur de l'une des trois écoles de l’Alliance ou porteur de projet susceptible de valoriser l’expertise des établissements Vous avez un projet innovant et une équipe dédiée Votre activité est domiciliée en Pays de la Loire Informations clés Startups hébergées sur le Campus Centrale Nantes jusqu’à 36 mois Gratuit pour les fondateurs ! Deux comités de sélection par an, composés d'experts et de représentants des trois écoles Dates clés Intéressé ? N’hésitez plus et candidatez avant le 17 juin 2022 ! CANDIDATER Vous souhaitez en savoir plus ? Retrouvez toutes les informations sur le site de l’incubateur Rendez-vous le 31 mai de 18h à 19h pour un webinar dédié à toutes vos questions sur l’Incubateur ! Inscrivez-vous ici Découvrez l’incubateur en vidéo Vous avez d’autres questions par rapport au dispositif ? L’équipe de l’Incubateur vous répond : contact@incubateurcae.com

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Le 11 mai 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Henar Cabrera (EIBM 11), coming full circle

Henar Cabrera, European & International Business Management 2011, life coach & reiki master, San Sebastian, Spain When we reached out to Henar Cabrera, she was living in Dublin and working as an International Customer Service Representative for Blue Nile, an American online jewellery retailer. Fast forward to our interview only two weeks later, and she had relocated to San Sebastian in Spain, and was proudly calling herself a life coach and reiki master. We got swept away by one of those conversations that seemed to take on a life of its own. Full of twists and turns, just like Henar’s life, in fact. Growing up, Henar didn’t venture much further than her native Madrid, but her life changed gear the moment she understood she had to scratch that travel bug itch. Audencia’s EIBM programme allowed her to lay the first stone of her international career. From Spain, to France, to Germany, to China, to Ireland and back to Spain, Henar’s journey is a travelogue as much as a story of professional transition and spiritual quest. A quest for healing from childhood trauma, for independence, for Mr. Right, for a purposeful job, and, above all, for finding her true self. Henar has come full circle and returned to her home country; along the way, she has found her mission, to motivate and heal others so they can live their best life. Full of wisdom, Henar’s words encourage us to soothe our mind and to trust and listen to our heart, the essence of our being and a reservoir of joy. They will inspire anyone who finds themselves questioning their life choices. Read the full article here Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 27 avril 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Fulgence Ouedraogo (DCP 19), Captain Courage

Fulgence Ouedraogo, Executive Education DCP 2019, professional rugby player Fulgence Ouedraogo is the tireless tackler and captain of the iconic Montpellier Hérault Rugby Club, in the South West of France. Loyal to the club where he started as a pro, “Fufu” has been described as a role model and the soul of Montpellier. In 2011, he led his team to the final of the Top 14, the French professional rugby union club competition… gritting his teeth to ignore the pain of a broken hand. His international record is equally impressive. He has participated in several Six Nations tournaments (in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013), won the Under 21 World Cup Championship, and faced the mighty All Blacks in the World Cup final in 2011. With a height of 1m91 (6’3”) and weighing 99kg (15.5 stone), this gentle giant is highly respected for his integrity and bravery. Learning about his challenging start in life sheds some light onto his special qualities. Born in Burkina Faso, his parents sent him on his own to France when he was three, to be raised by a foster family. They hoped that this upbringing would give him access to a better education. Against all odds, Fulgence has pursued an exceptional sporting journey and he is grateful for how fulfilling his life has turned out to be. But he is still battling with unanswered questions around the merits of his parents’ decision. The athlete refers to rugby as a school of life that has helped him to take control of his destiny equipping him with crucial skills on and off the field. In 2017, in anticipation of his post-sporting career, Fulgence enrolled on an executive education programme at Audencia that he successfully combined with his intensive training regime. Fulgence shares with us his efforts to make peace with a troublesome past, his passion for the noble sports, and a few of his favourite pleasures as a father raising young children in the countryside. Read the full article here Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 13 avril 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Céline Assimon (GE 01), the sparkling chameleon

Céline Assimon, Grande Ecole 2001, CEO of De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark How did the daughter of a construction contractor with no connections, who grew up in a rural area of south-western France surrounded by cows, ever become the first female CEO of one of the most prestigious jewellery brands in the world? This is the remarkable trajectory of Céline Assimon. In 2001, she started in marketing with Piaget in NYC, then in 2011 for Louis Vuitton in NYC followed by Paris in 2015 as the worldwide head of high jewellery & high watchmaking sales, before re-joining Piaget in Geneva as its international high jewellery director. In 2018, at 41, she landed her first CEO position with Swiss de Grisogono. Today she holds no less than two CEO roles, as the head of De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark. She takes pride in the mining giant for its engagement in tracing every diamond it discovers and sells, and for raising high business, environmental and social standards for its own operations and the industry as a whole. Céline’s mission is to engage her consumers in both the beauty of the crafted diamonds as well as the beauty of their story, so that these precious symbols of connection and celebration can be worn with pride. When we explain to Céline that this portrait series aims to reveal the human nature behind Audencia’s iconic alumni, she is immediately up for it. She tells of her regret that she didn’t identify inspiring leaders she could relate to when she was studying at Audencia 20 years ago. At the time, “They all seemed to have this cookie-cutter life, the suit and the wife at home. I wish I’d had access to CEOs who shared their personal stories, successes, mistakes and the fact that you can thrive if you learn from them.” Looking back at her career to date, Céline makes a point of emphasising the hurdles she had to overcome. She is convinced that she wouldn’t have reached her current position if there hadn’t been a few difficulties and failures along the way. She highlights three in particular: her father’s struggles with running his business, her own countless rejections in the search for her first internship, and the experience of taking de Grisogono through bankruptcy. Céline has long established her reputation in this coveted industry, but she doesn’t take success for granted. “I am trying to look to the future with a cool head and a dose of humility. Careers nowadays are very fluid, and I might not have my CEO title in a few years from now.” It is with the same refreshing candour that this self-described chameleon, petrol head and bon vivant reveals her immersion into the African American culture, her best red-carpet moments and her signature dish. Read the full article here Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 6 avril 2022

Audencia Around the World 2022: a strong turnout in Phnom Penh!

#Audencia_Worldwide “Audencia Around the World” is an event for alumni and students who are currently living and working in different cities worldwide. In 2022, for its fourth edition, Audencians around the world are embarking on a slightly different journey. With a nod to the School's motto “never stop daring”, alumni ambassadors have been creative, inventive and resourceful in devising daring challenges across the globe. The journey began on 17 March, and travels to cities on all five continents for a full month before coming to a close on 18 April. A special mention goes to the thriving alumni community in Phnom Penh who, with the encouragements of Seang Sok (MSc IM 10), turned out in force for a rooftop dinner. With a gathering of alumni who studied in Nantes over a decade apart, the event was a great success. Thyda Pov (MBA 2016) declared "It’s a great catch-up with all the alumni. The highlight of the evening is sharing the story of how we spent our time in France when we first moved in. We continue to support each other and hope to meet more of our alumni in the next gathering." We currently have the following dates on our daring list: 17 March New York: kick off session for a one-month compost challenge 18 March Phnom Penh: river cleanup 19 March Tokyo: 5km race around the imperial palace 20 March Barcelona: 5km run 22 March Hong Kong: online escape game 23 March Geneva: night swim in Lake Leman 24 March Munich: gathering with Uwe Supper (Audencia's favourite professor!) 25 March Madrid: climate mural 26 March San Francisco: bike challenge 26 March Chengdu: fun sport 26 March Algiers: forest clean 26 March Dubai: cycle trek in the desert 30 March Ontario: AAGEF networking & winetasting 31 March Amsterdam: afterwork with students 01 April Phnom Penh: Cambodian alumni dinner 02 April Baku: online gathering 03 April Beijing: city tour on bike 03 April Shenzhen: hiking along Shenzhen bay 03 April Washington DC: inaugural meetup 06 April Singapore: drinks & discussion 07 April Düsseldorf: Breton crêpes with Uwe Supper (again!) 08 April Melbourne: coffee before work 09 April Vung Tao: Trifactor swim 1.5km bike 80km run 20km 14 April Casablanca: ftoor 14 April Algiers: electing the class ambassador 14 April Milan: official launch of the Chapter 17 April Shanghai: plogging along Huangpu River [CANCELLED] 17 April Toronto: CN Tower edgewalk 18 April Boston: cheering on Léa at the Boston Marathon 23 April Luxembourg: jogging in the Grand Duchy More dates will be coming soon for Dallas, Montréal, Sao Paulo and more… And, throughout the event, from 17 March to 18 April, take a selfie showing your daring achievement (sporting, sustainable, nutritional… the choice is yours!) Can’t find anything near you? Drop us a line and we’ll help you set up an event!

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Le 4 avril 2022

Triathlon Audencia La Baule - un challenge sportif et un soutien aux causes chères aux alumni

En 2022, le Triathlon Audencia La Baule revient en force avec une 35ème édition inédite, d’une envergure sans précédent, qui durera non pas 2, mais 3 jours ! A cette occasion, Audencia Alumni a pré-réservé 22 équipes pour le tri-relais grand public qui aura lieu l'après-midi du samedi 17 septembre. Pas besoin d’être devant votre ordinateur pour l’ouverture des inscriptions en ligne le 8 avril, Audencia Alumni a pré-réservé 22 équipes de trois personnes (premiers inscrits = premiers servis!). Toutes les informations se trouvent ici. Participer au tri-relais grand public sera également l’occasion de soutenir des causes qui sont chères à la communauté Audencia Alumni. Challenge Hervé Gaudillat Hervé (Exec MBA 2013) a participé à toutes les éditions du Triathlon Audencia La Baule de 2006 à 2019 et s’est aligné plus de 25 fois sur la ligne de départ. Ses courses de prédilection : le tri-relais le samedi avec ses copains de promo et la distance M le dimanche. Hervé est décédé, en décembre 2021, d’une forme rare de cancer colorectal. Le Challenge Alumni Audencia lui rend hommage et encourage les dons pour la recherche. Faire un don. L’association Nourette Le Triathlon Audencia – La Baule s’associe pour la première fois à l’association Nourette pour les enfants malades, créée en janvier 2022 par Gaël Lamant (GE 1996) et père d’une petite princesse emportée par la leucémie fin 2021. Sa fille avait souhaité lancer le projet de son vivant pour adoucir très concrètement le quotidien des petits malades et de leurs aidants. Votre don à l’association, vous permettra en outre de participer au CHALLENGE « NOURETTE ». Un TROPHEE, réalisé par un artiste spécialement pour l’association, sera remis sur le car podium à l’équipe donatrice la mieux classée. Faire un don. Fondation Audencia Depuis plus de 10 ans, la Fondation Audencia sous égide de la Fondation de France a pour vocation d’agir et de soutenir l’Ecole dans sa politique de diversité et d’inclusion. A travers son programme de bourses elle apporte aux étudiants en difficulté financière un soutien pour financer leurs frais de scolarité et/ou de vie. Découvrir toutes les actions de la Fondation Audencia. Toutes les informations sur la participation, le certificat médical, le pass compétition, l'after triath' (et oui...) se trouvent dans l'espace "together" dédié. La fonction "chat" de l'espace together sera utile pour rechercher des nageurs, coureurs ou cyclistes pour compléter une équipe ! Au plaisir de vous retrouver sur la ligne de départ ou à l’after triath’.

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Le 30 mars 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Taghi Taghi-zada (IMM 09), a young lifetime of learning

Taghi Taghi-zada, MSc IM 2009, Co-Head of Global Physical Trading at SOCAR, Switzerland At 36, Taghi has moved up the professional ladder with remarkable speed. At 21, when he was head of logistics for a firm specialising in luxury goods and design, the only way up was to take his CEO’s place. Given that the CEO was also the founder of the firm, the two of them had a no-holds-barred discussion after which they agreed that with Taghi’s potential, the CEO would support him in aiming even higher and he subsequently secured a prestigious scholarship to study at Audencia. By 24, he had studied – and graduated – on 3 different continents. Just a few months before his 30th birthday this young Azeri, born and raised in Baku, relocated to Geneva to work for the trading branch of SOCAR, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic. “I had never planned to work in the oil and gas industry – I come from a family of doctors and academics – but when you grow up in Baku, there’s always a little bit of oil running through your veins.” In March 2021, Taghi was promoted to Co-Head of Global Physical Trading at SOCAR, a role which gives him responsibility for trading 1 million barrels of crude oil per day while managing teams of traders in offices in Geneva, London, Singapore, Dubai and Houston. Although he clocks up gruellingly long hours, Taghi still makes time to satisfy an enduring passion for football (much more about that later) and run a youth charity in Azerbaijan. We speak to Taghi during his precious holiday time, back home in Baku with his family. During our conversation, we learn more about his ambitions for a greener future for his children and discover that his lasting love of France even led him to co-found Baku’s first crêperie with a fellow Audencia alum! Read the full article here Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 23 mars 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Beauty Manake (MSc FAM 15), Botswana’s first female minister of agriculture

Beauty Manake, MSc FAM 2015, Assistant Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Botswana It took 6 months to pin her down for a promised interview, but given our subject’s status, we knew that we had to be patient and understanding. To say that Beauty Manake has a jam-packed schedule is an understatement. Not even a year and a half into her first and prominent political role, she is in charge of nothing less than Botswana’s food security and agricultural strategy, and the pandemic has forced her country into a state of public emergency. This mother of two and CEO of Kungo Farms has gone into politics with a view of fulfilling her long-held dream: transforming agricultural practices in order to ensure the self-sufficiency and sustainability of the country she loves intensely. We are glad to have persevered because, as a result, we get a special glimpse into the fascinating life of a high-profile yet unorthodox politician. Beauty shares her memories of an upbringing, which did not preordain her to the eminent career she leads. She tells us why, swimming against the tide, she decided to move into farming and she recalls in vivid detail the day she found out about her ministerial role. In fact, once we get Beauty on the phone, she talks enthusiastically and endlessly. “Forgive me, I’m a politician, I talk too much!” she apologises, tongue in cheek. Revealing her candid nature, she confesses, “Thank you for hunting me down so relentlessly for this interview. I didn’t realise I had so much to share about my own life story. I am so glad for the opportunity you have given me to appreciate where I come from and what I have accomplished”. Read the full article here Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 18 mars 2022

Golf Trophy Audencia - juillet 2022

Découvrez le nouveau site dédié golftrophy.audencia.com Golfez, networkez et relevez le challenge de la Fondation Audencia avec le soutien de : Un trophée, plusieurs golfs dans le monde ! Pour la première fois, le Golf Trophy Audencia s'exporte ! Vous résidez ou passez des vacances à Nantes, Paris, Chengdu, Genève, Singapour ? Inscrivez-vous au golf de votre choix en cliquant sur la ville souhaitée : NANTES - 8 juillet Golf de l'Ile d'Or - 49270 Le Cellier 12h30 pour les golfeurs / 18h pour le cocktail PARIS - 8 juillet Golf de la Vaucouleurs - 709, rue de l'Église - 78910 Civry-la-Forêt 12h30 pour les golfeurs / 18h pour le cocktail CHENGDU - 9 juillet Sichuan Chengdu Languang Guanling Golf 12h30 (heure locale) pour les golfeurs / 18h30 pour le cocktail GENEVE - 10 juillet Golf de Divonne les Bains - 604, rue des Bains - 01220 Divonne-les-Bains 9h30 pour les golfeurs / 15h pour le cocktail SINGAPOUR - 8 juillet Orchid Country Club - 1 Orchid Club Rd, Singapour 769162 8h (heure locale) pour les golfeurs MARDI 12 JUILLET - 13h (heure Paris) Une remise des prix mondiale aura lieu en visio-conférence avec l'ensemble des participants de tous les golfs. [programme à venir] Formule de jeu solidaire Sur un 18 trous, des équipes de 3 jouent en formule scramble. A chaque coup, c’est la meilleure balle des 3 joueurs qui est retenue. Une formule qui permet à chacun de jouer selon son niveau. La compétition se déroulera au profit de la Fondation Audencia. >> Constituez vos équipes de 3 avec des golfeurs Alumni d'Audencia ou non Alumni. Le Trophée est ouvert à tous ! Participation Chaque participant paie son green fee (=sa partie). Le règlement s'effectue sur Together au moment de l'inscription. Des questions ? Contactez Laetitia Caliez, lcaliez@audencia.com.

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Le 17 mars 2022

Rithy Huot (MSc IM 12) is part of the Cambodian river cleanup initiative

Rithy Huot (MSc IM 12) is director of department in the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism and one of his roles is to promote the clean and green aspects of his country. On 18 March he saw the launch of the River Cleanup initiative. "My responsibility in this project was to work closely with my partner River Ocean Cleanup to bring the garbage collection boat to Cambodia." The garbage collection boat collects data on the location of a type of waste using drones and AI cameras. It can collect up to 30 tons of rubbish in one day. The campaign to clean Mekong River, Basak River and Sab River will last until June and has three main objectives: Cleaning the riverbank Recycling the waste sustainably Educating residents of the river banks Rithy thinks it fitting that the river cleanup project in Cambodia was launched at the same time as alumni initiatives for Around the World that echo the efforts to make the planet cleaner for future generations. "Hopefully one day our cities will be clean on the ground and in the water", he concludes.

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Le 16 mars 2022

#Iconic_Audencians: Didier Gaffinel (GE 87), a steadfast rise through the ranks

Didier Gaffinel, Grande Ecole 1987, Deputy General Manager, Crédit Agricole CIB In 2022, Didier Gaffinel celebrates 30 years of service at Crédit Agricole. After 16 years of investment banking and its notoriously strenuous regime, he later transitioned to managerial positions, inheriting the huge responsibilities that come with heading up divisions of over 800 employees. What lies behind this enduring lifespan? Didier puts it down to his drive and competitive spirit as well as his ability to sense when his physical resources run dry. In these times of professional hyper-mobility, such a steady career can seem out of place. But there is a strong sense of corporate loyalty that emanates from Didier when he retraces his steps, one that has become scarce. He is grateful to a group that has enabled him to progress and even reinvent himself more than once. He has led emblematic deals for well-known French companies, such as re-nationalising the troubled Alstom engineering group, or privatising Gaz de France. But his commitment to the company does not prevent him from sketching out his vision of a post-Crédit Agricole life… which might entail trading in his suit and tie for a pair of overalls and rubber boots. Let’s meet a man who strives to be - in his own words - “a nice guy who stands by his convictions”. Read the full article here Audencia's Iconic Alumni It all began back in 2020 when we celebrated Audencia’s 120th anniversary by launching our very first iconic alumni collection. For this second series, we are delighted and proud to showcase 12 new profiles of Audencians from around the globe. The alumni that you will discover have very generously given up their time for an interview with fellow alumna, Katia Hérault (GE 2001), for which we are immensely grateful. Discover all the portraits here

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Le 14 mars 2022

Around the World 2022: challenge de compostage à New York & San Francisco

Les activités proposées à la communauté d'alumni à New York et à San Francisco sont parmi les plus audacieuses! Nettoyage de plage, séance de yoga ou atelier de cuisine de cookies vegan, nos ambassadrices et ambassadeurs ne sont jamais à court d'idées! Le 17 mars marque le début d'Around the World, événement annuel d'Audencia, qui met en lumière les alumni qui vivent et travaillent partout dans le monde. Le premier événement d'Around the World 2022 a lieu aux USA, plus précisément sous forme de challenge entre les alumni à l'est (New York) et les alumni à l'ouest (San Francisco). Coaché par Kevin Hamon (GE 19), co-fondateur de Ouivalo, entreprise française qui cherche à activer le tri des biodéchets alimentaires, les alumni et alumnae aux USA ont un mois pour réaliser les différents challenges: mettre en place un compostage mesurer le volume concerné calculer l'impact positif de leur compostage REGARDER LE MESSAGE QUE KEVIN ADRESSE AUX ALUMNI Ce challenge est ouvert aux alumni, leurs familles et leurs amis. Vous aussi, vous pouvez rejoindre l'activité: s'inscrire à ouivalo.fr/mon-compte renseigner les codes Challenge AUDENCIA-SF (à l'ouest) ou AUDENCIA-NY (à l'est) les liens d'information des villes : pour New York pour San Francisco