5th edition of the emlyon alumni awards: the final jury!

For their 5th edition, the emlyon alumni awards are supported by a jury of 13 personalities with remarkable careers.

The emlyon alumni awards recognise graduates who embody the school's values (Excellence, Integrity, Responsibility, Solidarity, Diversity) through exemplary career paths in line with its strategic priorities (excellence, internationalism, entrepreneurship, hybridisation, etc.).

This year, these awards will congratulate and express recognition in the following categories: Executive, Entrepreneur, Rising Star (under 30), International and CSR.

The selection process 

An initial nomination committee, composed of the management of emlyon business school and the Board of Directors of emlyon alumni, preselected 25 profiles from among 700 alumni with remarkable careers, based on benchmark rankings and distinctions.

The final jury, composed of 13 personalities chosen for the diversity of their backgrounds, the richness of their experiences and the complementarity of their expertise, then deliberated to select the five 2025 winners.

• Isabelle Huault (PGE90), Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of emlyon business school, embodies the school's strategic vision and transformation towards a global and responsible model.

• Vincent Leroux (MBA04), CEO of GMM Pfaudler and President of emlyon alumni, is the voice of a network committed to the collective success of graduates.

• Patrick Eisenchteter (PGE89), Managing Partner at Motion Equity Partners and President of the emlyon Foundation, brings his perspective as an investor and committed patron.

•    Véronique Loctin (PGE87), CSR Director of the SG Network in France and Co-Chair of the emlyon Mission Committee, embodies the anchoring of responsibility at the heart of organisations.

• Nicolas Guéritte (PGE19), Manager at EY and Co-Chair of the emlyon Mission Committee, represents a new generation of alumni involved in sustainable transformation.

• Olivier Fournier (PGE83), Executive VP Corporate Development & Social Affairs, membre du Comex - Hermès, President of the Hermès Foundation, shares his knowledge of French and international excellence.

• Catherine Jestin (PGE90), Executive Vice President Digital at Airbus, raises awareness of the transformation of an industrial sector on a global scale.

• Morgane Soulier (PGE08), CEO of Now Futures – HUM.AI.NE and expert in artificial intelligence, symbolises ethical innovation and creativity in the age of AI.

• Béryl Fleur (PGE13), Director of Strategic Marketing France at Carrefour, brings her strategic vision of popular and global brands.

• Dorothée Balsan (PGE08), journalist, presenter and editor-in-chief of Qui veut être mon associé ? (M6), draws on her experience in selecting and promoting entrepreneurial talent.

• Thomas Rebaud (PGE12), CEO of akka.app and founder of Meero, illustrates entrepreneurial careers.

•    Sandrine Chauvin (OCA21), Executive Director of International Editorial at LinkedIn and member of the EMEA & LATAM Executive Committee, brings her expertise in influential media and international communication to bear on promoting alumni careers.

•    Benoît Marcellin, Managing Director of Nomination, contributes his knowledge of executive careers.

See you on 29 November

The 2025 winners will be announced on 29 November during a special ceremony organised as part of emlyon alumni connect – Back to School, the biggest emlyon alumni event of the year.

An evening dedicated to pride, inspiration and the importance of the emlyon alumni network.