This year’s EFMD Deans & Directors Conference unfolded against a backdrop of geopolitical tension, economic fragility, rapid technological change, and shifting stakeholder expectations. Our theme, “New realities, bold choices: Reinventing the Business School,” beautifully captured this moment where many of us are navigating similar pressures. While the contexts differ, the underlying questions are shared. As…

In our latest Dean interview series, we sit down with Rana Sobh, Dean of the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University, who tells us about the importance of collaboration, how business education must be a force for good, and the need to humanise technology. Here’s what she had to say: Tell us about…

What should business school deans around the world focus on in 2026? We asked 18 deans to find out. Here’s what they said: Marion Debruyne, Dean of Vlerick Business School: “What does it take to lead a modern business school at a time when the very foundations of higher education are shifting? More than ever…

Business school professionals around the world breathe a sigh of relief, punch the air or hold their heads in their hands when rankings are released. Those from the likes of the Financial Times, Times Higher Education and US News are still important in attracting potential applicants, pleasing alumni and showcasing to key stakeholders – so…

At the recent Sharing Best Practice workshop, in partnership with L’Oréal, Nicolas Pauthier, Global People Development & Learning Director, and Sébastien Emond, head of L’Oréal University for Leadership & Culture, provided a deep insight into more than five decades of outstanding dedication to developing L’Oréal’s leaders. As EFMD’s Director of Corporate Services, I had the…

Few figures have shaped management education in France as profoundly as Jean-Pierre Helfer. With a career spanning leadership roles at IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Audencia Business School and Excelia Business School, he has combined academic depth with strategic vision. A marketing and strategy scholar, consultant, and prolific author, Jean-Pierre has long been an advocate for connecting institutional purpose with societal good.…