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Le 13 mai 2022

Go Netherlands! The Dutch are known for their straight talking

Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Netherlands!”, the guide to working in the Netherlands. Following the success of the guide to working in France for internationals, this new edition focuses on a country that is a destination of choice for Audencians. Members of its thriving community of students and alumni say they choose the Netherlands for its economic stability, work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, multiculturalism and for being a country where English is often the working language. “Go Netherlands!” is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the Netherlands after their studies. Starting with HR professionals’ top tips and debunking the myths and realities of the workplace, Go Netherlands! also showcases the experiences of more than 20 alumni who have aced the challenge of finding a job and settling in the Netherlands. This week, discover what Louis Blaise from France has to say. About Louis: Graduated from the Grande Ecole Master in Management programme in 2014 Currently working as: an International Revenue Manager at Britvic Teisseire International in Amsterdam Native language: French Other languages spoken: English, Italian, German Level of Dutch: beginner Been living in the Netherlands since September 2018 Louis' key message: “The Dutch are known for their straight talking; if they don't like something, they will say so immediately." My biggest challenge Companies in Amsterdam are very international; in my previous team of 25, there was only one Dutch person. My biggest challenge is a result of this: I’m finding it hard to learn Dutch and even when I talk to a Dutch colleague at work, it's always in English! My advice & top tips LinkedIn is clearly the best website for job opportunities. It’s also a good idea to contact past employees; almost all companies offer a referral system. If you target big companies, you will find that many offer a graduate programme scheme. Unemployment is dramatically low here and compared to other European capitals, there are lots of jobs where you don’t need to speak Dutch. Even so, not speaking Dutch clearly puts you at a disadvantage as it limits the number of jobs you can apply for. Quirky & cultural Be prepared to eat cold snacks at work... your lunch break will be relatively short and you’ll often only have time for a quick sandwich. Also, don't be too surprised if you see your Dutch colleague eating soup at 4pm! And finally Sporting activities come high on the list of favourite Dutch pastimes. There is so much to do here, from cycling round the city to swimming in the canals in summer! Read your copy of "Go Netherlands" here

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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 9 mai 2022

Chris Coleridge & Patrick McGinnis host a webinar on low-risk entrepreneurship

On Wednesday 11 May 2022 from 3pm to 4pm (Paris time), Audencia is delighted to announce that Chris Coleridge & Patrick McGinnis will be hosting a webinar on the reality of new business creation. Most startups don’t need venture capital and don’t fit the trajectory VCs require anyway. In this webinar, Chris & Patrick examine entrepreneurship as a career option and ask how real-world founders can create great businesses without running great risks. They will discuss how new entrepreneurs can make sure their career path continues to make sense whether or not their venture succeeds. In particular: Smart ways that real entrepreneurs use to reduce risk Alternative routes to funding Why the best business ideas are “close to home” How to avoid the venture capital dependency trap Why the heroic myths of entrepreneurship lead new entrepreneurs astray Why you should view a startup as one project in your career Audencia is giving away 200 free tickets to its alumni and students: REGISTRATION (use code "AUD-student" if ticket does not show) About the speakers: Chris Coleridge was an entrepreneur as a young man in the 1990s, became an academic in entrepreneurship and strategy after exiting his business, and recently returned to the “practical” side of entrepreneurship alongside his continuing work at Cambridge Judge Business School where he is a senior faculty member. Chris has taught entrepreneurship both inside and outside academia. He was formerly programme director of the MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship at UCL, and founded the Cambridge Judge Launchpad (now simply known as the Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship). Patrick McGinnis is the author of The 10% Entrepreneur. He is also a venture capitalist and private equity investor and has built a diverse portfolio of investments outside of his day job. He has visited more than 70 countries and is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French. He writes for Fortune, Fast Company, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Boston Magazine, and Forbes. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School. More resources at www.patrickmcginnis.com. AUDENCIA's WEBINAR LIBRARY Unlimited access for Audencia students and alumni We are delighted to offer all Audencia students and alumni access to a library of careers webinars featuring world-class management thinkers like Steve Dalton, Dorie Clark and Julian Birkinshaw. All Audencia alumni and students now have unlimited access to the portal which includes: Advice on, job-hunting and interviewing, international and portfolio careers and how to be a better boss Videos optimised for mobiles and tablets Unlimited – free online access to all Audencia students and alumni Register for your individual account here: https://www.AlumniExtra.com/audencia/

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Le 6 mai 2022

Go Netherlands! Finding a company to sponsor me was a major factor in deciding to come here

Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Netherlands!”, the guide to working in the Netherlands. Following the success of the guide to working in France for internationals, this new edition focuses on a country that is a destination of choice for Audencians. Members of its thriving community of students and alumni say they choose the Netherlands for its economic stability, work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, multiculturalism and for being a country where English is often the working language. “Go Netherlands!” is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the Netherlands after their studies. Starting with HR professionals’ top tips and debunking the myths and realities of the workplace, Go Netherlands! also showcases the experiences of more than 20 alumni who have aced the challenge of finding a job and settling in the Netherlands. This week, discover what Lanre Balogun from Nigeria has to say. About Lanre: Graduated from the MSc SCPM programme in 2016 Currently working as: an IM Production Planner at PVH Group BV in Amsterdam Native language: Yoruba Other languages spoken: English Level of Dutch: I plan on learning Dutch (good for permanent residency) Been living in the Netherlands: for 3 years Lanre's key message: "Finding a company that agreed to sponsor me was a major factor in deciding to come to the Netherlands." My biggest challenge I used to work in Italy, and the two environments are very different. The office communication style in the Netherlands is open and direct. It was a shock, especially coming from Nigeria, to discover that there is zero distance with your hierarchy. If your line of reasoning is good, you can challenge anyone and anything; you realise that your input is needed and valuable. The downside is that to validate a solution to a problem, everyone must be aligned, so decision-making can be slow. You learn to be patient. My advice & top tips You are encouraged to voice your thoughts and challenge other people’s opinions. Being direct is appreciated. Going to the office is more than just doing your job. Socialising at work is part of building your connections. You need to be friendly and open at work. Quirky & cultural I was expecting some form of food culture, but I haven’t found it yet, so I’ve taken up cooking! Arriving from Italy, I was used to having quite a long lunch break with 3 different courses, coffee, chit-chat, and then be back in the office by 2pm. Seeing the Dutch often just having a cheese sandwich took me a while to get used to. And finally The first time I came to the Netherlands was for my interview. When I arrived, I saw everyone cycling and this was the first thing I fell in love with. There were parents taking their kids to school on cargo bikes and bringing their groceries home. Wow, that was really something! Consequently, living here has allowed me to stay active while reducing my carbon footprint. And lol, it’s got a great nightlife scene and Amsterdam is a decent place for queer folks. Read your copy of "Go Netherlands" here

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Le 4 mai 2022

#Portrait - Audrey PHILIPPONNEAU (GE 20 ing-man) - Fusions-acquisitions

Pour rejoindre mon équipe, il est indispensable d'avoir une double-compétence data-finance "Audencia n'était que le début d'une belle aventure et il est important de garder les liens que nous avons commencé à tisser. Et ce, que soit lors des anniversaires de notre promo ou autour d'une bière en afterwork", nous lance Audrey Philipponneau (GE 20), nouvelle Ambassadrice de sa promo et de sa communauté ingénieur-manager. Membre d'IC Team à Audencia et du BDE à Centrale, cette Niçoise apprécie particulièrement l'humain, les rencontres mais pas que... Audrey affectionne également les chiffres et la data qu'elle manie à merveille au sein de sa fonction d'Analyst - Deal Analytics (M&A | Strategy) chez PwC France. Un parcours qu'elle nous raconte... 1) En quoi consiste précisément votre fonction ? J'appartiens à l'équipe Deal Analytics, une petite équipe de 15 personnes dans le département Transactions de PwC. J'interviens sur les projets de fusions-acquisitions (pré, pendant ou post-deal). Grâce à la maîtrise de la data et des techniques d'analytiques avancées, nous apportons une vision complémentaire sur l'entreprise cible. Notre force, c’est d’abord de pouvoir identifier et combiner les bonnes données pour enrichir les analyses et ainsi mieux comprendre la performance de l'entreprise, sa rentabilité, ses facteurs de succès ou encore son environnement compétitif. 2) Que vous a apporté votre double diplôme ? Pour rejoindre mon équipe, il est indispensable d'avoir une double compétence data-finance. Sans le double diplôme, je n'aurais jamais pu l'intégrer. A Centrale, j'ai développé des compétences en système d'information et manipulation de la donnée qui me sont aujourd'hui indispensables. D'un autre côté, grâce à ma spécialisation en Corporate Finance à Audencia, je suis à même de comprendre les problématiques de rentabilité, de valorisation d'entreprise et les différents indicateurs financiers sur lesquels je travaille au quotidien. 3) Comment allier impact financier et impact environnemental ? Selon moi, les décisions stratégiques et financières doivent prendre en compte l'impact qu'elles vont avoir sur l'environnement et leur impact au niveau social également. Les entreprises sont de plus en plus sensibilisées à ces aspects mais la logique financière reste encore le premier 'driver' lors de la prise de décision. Aujourd'hui, il y a une véritable prise de conscience de la part de la population et de vraies attentes pour des produits et services plus respectueux de l'environnement. Je suis convaincue qu'il est possible d'allier ces deux aspects et c'est ce que nous devons viser au quotidien. 4) Selon vous, qu’est-ce qu’un ingénieur-manager aujourd’hui ? Un ingénieur-manager comprend à la fois les enjeux business et les aspects techniques sous-jacents. Il fait le lien entre la partie technique et son utilité pour l'utilisateur final. Ceci est une vraie force et l'ingénieur-manager peut ainsi faire le lien entre les différentes parties de l'entreprise, participer aux différentes étapes du développement d'un produit (ou service) et d'intervenir sur toute la chaine de création de valeur. 5) Quel est votre meilleur souvenir à l'Ecole ? Les belles rencontres que j'ai pu y faire !

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Le 29 avril 2022

Go Netherlands! 3 words to describe the Netherlands: organised, straightforward and friendly

Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Netherlands!”, the guide to working in the Netherlands. Following the success of the guide to working in France for internationals, this new edition focuses on a country that is a destination of choice for Audencians. Members of its thriving community of students and alumni say they choose the Netherlands for its economic stability, work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, multiculturalism and for being a country where English is often the working language. “Go Netherlands!” is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the Netherlands after their studies. Starting with HR professionals’ top tips and debunking the myths and realities of the workplace, Go Netherlands! also showcases the experiences of more than 20 alumni who have aced the challenge of finding a job and settling in the Netherlands. This week, discover what Fanny Beaumont-Perez from France has to say. About Fanny: Graduated from the Grande Ecole Master in Management programme in 2007 Currently working as: Head of Internships ot The Hotel Management School in Maastricht Native language: French Other languages spoken: English, Dutch, Spanish Level of Dutch: advanced Been living in the Netherlands: since 2016 Fanny's key message: "If I had just three words to describe the Netherlands, I would say organised, straightforward and friendly." My biggest challenge When I first arrived, I had to get used to the directness of Dutch people and to the fact that they have no real sense of hierarchy. My advice & top tips My main piece of advice is “just go for it”! Dutch people are very direct and are not afraid to speak their mind. They are also very organised and always thinking about the efficiency of processes. Living in the Netherlands is really nice; if you come here, you’ll be guaranteed a great quality of life! Quirky & cultural Dutch people may be perceived as "cold" people but on the contrary, they are very friendly and always find a good reason to celebrate something with colleagues, family and friends. And finally I think that the Dutch generally have a positive mind-set and outlook in life. If we compare them to the French for instance, they will see the glass more as half full rather than half empty. Read your copy of "Go Netherlands" 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 22 avril 2022

Go Netherlands! The Netherlands is a super safe place to live

Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Netherlands!”, the guide to working in the Netherlands. Following the success of the guide to working in France for internationals, this new edition focuses on a country that is a destination of choice for Audencians. Members of its thriving community of students and alumni say they choose the Netherlands for its economic stability, work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, multiculturalism and for being a country where English is often the working language. “Go Netherlands!” is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the Netherlands after their studies. Starting with HR professionals’ top tips and debunking the myths and realities of the workplace, Go Netherlands! also showcases the experiences of more than 20 alumni who have aced the challenge of finding a job and settling in the Netherlands. This week, discover what Aanchal Agarwal from India has to say. About Aanchal: Graduated from the MSc IM programme in 2021 Currently working as: Project Management Officer at Siemens in The Hague Native language: Hindi Other languages spoken: English, French Level of Dutch: beginner Been living in the Netherlands: since July 2021 Aanchal's key message: “The Netherlands is a super safe place to live.” My biggest challenge Understanding cultural differences! The Dutch are more straightforward, and it took me a little time to comprehend that. However, the Dutch are supportive and helpful and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop and grow. I like the work environment here and I find my learning curve is indeed improving. My advice & top tips Be confident in what you can offer a company. Read up on the country, its rules and culture before the interview. Language is not a huge barrier when working in the Netherlands as most people speak English, making it easy for internationals to fit in. I recommend the following websites: iamexpat.nl expatica.com/nl meetup.com/nl-NL Quirky & cultural My most memorable experience to date was a 2-day office trip celebrating successful projects. Due to Covid, it was mainly online but I had the opportunity to meet all the members of my team and interact with them. I also enjoyed Dutch food, Dutch party and Dutch games. And finally The Netherlands is a diverse, mesmerising and fun place to live! Read your copy of "Go Netherlands" here

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Le 15 avril 2022

Go Netherlands! Introducing the new guide to working in the Netherlands

Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Netherlands!”, the guide to working in the Netherlands. Following the success of the guide to working in France for internationals, this new edition focuses on a country that is a destination of choice for Audencians. Members of its thriving community of students and alumni say they choose the Netherlands for its economic stability, work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, multiculturalism and for being a country where English is often the working language. “Go Netherlands!” is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the Netherlands after their studies. Starting with HR professionals’ top tips and debunking the myths and realities of the workplace, Go Netherlands! also showcases the experiences of more than 20 alumni who have aced the challenge of finding a job and settling in the Netherlands. This week, discover what the Audencia's alumni ambassador in the Netherlands, Matthieu Vonthron (GE 05), has to say. After living and working in Germany, South Korea, Singapore and France, I arrived in Amsterdam 5 years ago. The biggest challenge in the move from France to the Netherlands was having to give up those long French-style lunch breaks with colleagues! Here, the Dutch typically eat a cold, light lunch (bread, fruit and dairy) in under 30 minutes. On my first day at work, my boss invited me for lunch (we both paid our share at the company canteen) and ordered a slice of bread, a portion of butter and a glass of milk. Once seated, he spread the butter on the toast and pulled out a miniature box of chocolate sprinkles (“hagelslag”) which he then delicately scattered over the buttered bread: that was his lunch! If I have a single piece of advice for students and alumni who wish to work in this amazing country, it is to always be on time - one minute late is already late! Alongside punctuality, it is also advisable to be clear and precise with Dutch colleagues and friends as they typically dislike or misunderstand messages that are too implicit. This also means that the Dutch are very direct, so be prepared for (constructive) criticism. Unlike the team structure in France, hierarchy in the Netherlands is very "flat" or horizontal. Dutch team members are encouraged to speak out and challenge their managers. The work atmosphere is therefore much more open and transparent. Speaking Dutch isn't required to settle down in the Netherlands, however, keep in mind that learning the basics will help you integrate locally. And finally… the Dutch have a great sense of humour and love to have fun. I must warn you that they tend to get quite noisy when they do so. There is a time for work and a time for play so be prepared to work hard and play hard. Read your copy of "Go Netherlands" 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 11 avril 2022

C’est par où la direction ? Le bien-être des dirigeants selon Simon Daspe (GE 13)

Tout est parti d’une carte postale manuscrite et d’un timbre du Petit Prince fin 2021… C’est de cette manière que Simon Daspe (GE 13) propose à des dirigeants d'aller à leur rencontre, d'échanger et de prendre le temps de mieux les connaître. Objectif ? Parler de leur parcours certes mais surtout de les découvrir sous un autre prisme : leurs passions, leurs joies, leurs craintes, ce qui les fait avancer... Fondateur de Terrecalm depuis 2020, Simon a à coeur le bien-être de ces hommes et femmes à la tête d'entreprise. "Quand on tape 'bien-être dirigeant' sur google, on ne trouve pas grand chose et dans le code du travail, on voit qu'on parle de bien-être des salariés au travail et pas des dirigeants qui sont des travailleurs non salariés. Si on veut que les entreprises soient rayonnantes, qu'il y ait un bon management, ça commence par l'homme et la femme qui est en haut...", révélait-il sur France3 lors du lancement de son projet, le 4 avril dernier. Au cours de son coaching individuel 'TerreCalm', ce diplômé audacieux offre aux dirigeants une parenthèse de 48h, une expédition terrestre pour prendre du recul sur leur qutidien et ancrer des repères. Vélo, Kayak, marche à pied... des moments uniques pour une prise de conscience ! Une véritable aventure humaine qui continue sous une autre forme avec ce périple "C'est par où la direction ?" Pendant 3 mois, Simon va sillonner les routes de l’Ouest (Bretagne, Normandie, Pays de la Loire) sur un Solex et rencontrer un dirigeant d'entreprise tous les mardis. Une 1ère rencontre, ce 5 avril, avec le co-fondateur de Faguo, Frédéric Mugnier. "Je n'avais jamais vu Frédéric avant notre rencontre, et la première chose que je lui ai dite est "tu es plus grand que ce que j'imaginais" et on a tous les deux ri et dans la suite de nos échanges j'ai découvert Fred dans une autre dimension, simple et humaine." D'autres suivront... Suivez ses aventures sur :

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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 28 mars 2022

#Portrait - Samy ATTIOUI (GE 16 ing-man) - entrepreneuriat dans les RH

Rendre les gens heureux dans leur travail ! Qui ne rêve pas d'être heureux dans son travail, de trouver le poste qui correspond parfaitement à ses aspirations ? C'est dans cet état d'esprit que Samy Attioui (GE 16) , après un début de carrière salarial, se lance dans l'aventure entrepreneuriale avec 2 autres associés. Ensemble, ils fondent Humoon, une agence de gestion des talents au service des fonctions RH et des dirigeants... le médecin généraliste de votre carrière en quelque sorte ! Ils diagnostiquent et proposent des solutions pour valoriser et fidéliser les salariés en mettant en adéquation les aspirations du salarié avec son entreprise. Samy nous en dit plus... 1) Quel a été le déclic pour créer votre entreprise ? Julien, mon associé, a passé 20 ans la tête dans le guidon, investi à 200% dans son job. Un jour, fatigué, il a arrêté de pédaler et a levé le nez. Pas de bol, l'endroit où il était arrivé ne lui plaisait pas du tout. Compliqué de trouver l'énergie pour faire demi-tour. Et pour aller où ? Il ne voulait pas en parler à son supérieur hiérarchique de peur d’être mis à l’écart et n’était pas suffisamment proche des fonctions RH pour leur en faire part. Voilà la désagréable expérience par laquelle Julien est passé. Nous nous sommes rendu compte que des gens dans la même situation que Julien il y en a beaucoup. 70% des salariés sont désengagés ; Plus de 50% des salariés ne se sentent pas accompagnés dans leur évolution professionnelle. Ma motivation avec Humoon, c’est de rendre les gens heureux dans leur travail ! Pour cela je souhaite démocratiser l’accompagnement de carrière pour : redonner la main aux actifs sur leur carrière, réduire les inégalités dues au manque d’accompagnement professionnel, contribuer à une utilisation plus efficace du capital humain. 2) Quelles sont les qualités / compétences qui vous ont été utiles pour devenir entrepreneur ? Devenir entrepreneur demande beaucoup de curiosité, de résilience et une grande capacité de remise en question. Dans ce contexte, la pluridisciplinarité devient essentielle car un entrepreneur est amené à maîtriser et jouer plusieurs rôles. Cette curiosité et cette pluridisciplinarité, j’ai commencé à les développer lors de mon double cursus ingénieur-manager. C’est là qu’Audencia m’a permis d’élargir mes compétences et ainsi me constituer un profil aussi bien technique que financier, managérial et commercial. 3) Quelle est votre ambition pour les années à venir ? Mon ambition avec Humoon est d’accompagner de plus en plus d’actifs pour leur redonner la main sur leur carrière. Et ce, en travaillant directement avec les entreprises et les salariés. On parle d’environ 1000 actifs en 2022 et on vise plus de 10000 en 2024. Sur l’année 2023, nous envisageons d’ailleurs de nous exporter dans d’autres pays européens. 4) Qu’est-ce qui vous fait vibrer dans la vie ? C’est de savoir que mon travail a un impact positif sur le territoire sur lequel j’interviens. Il ne s’agit pas d’une simple quête de sens mais plutôt de m’inscrire dans une réelle volonté d’utilité publique. Et ce, de manière concrète et pragmatique. 5) Quel est votre meilleur souvenir à l'Ecole ? Dans le cadre de la majeur Business Development que j’ai suivi à Audencia, nous avions travaillé sur un projet très concret de conception et d’inauguration d’un hôtel particulier dans le centre de Nantes. C’était un super moment à vivre et une mise en pratique très concrète de nos cours. Un grand merci d’ailleurs à Jean-Michel Moutot pour ce super projet.

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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 21 mars 2022

Prix « Entreprendre pour demain » 2022 de la Fondation Sopra Steria : Déposez votre dossier !

Prix « Entreprendre pour demain » 2022 de la Fondation Sopra Steria : déposez votre dossier dès maintenant ! Jeune entrepreneur·e, vous souhaitez développer un projet numérique au service du développement durable ? ? Le thème 2022 : Quelles solutions la Tech peut-elle apporter pour réduire l’impact environnemental des activités humaines ? À la clé, un accompagnement complet pour votre projet : • Une dotation jusqu’à 10 000 euros • 6 mois d’incubation au Planetic Lab • Un cycle de coaching avec Vianeo, spécialiste du développement des start-ups innovantes • L’accompagnement d’un mentor Sopra Steria sur la durée de votre projet.

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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