6th edition of the emlyon alumni awards : the final jury!

For their 6th edition, the emlyon Alumni Awards rely on a jury of 16 distinguished individuals with remarkable career paths. 

The emlyon Alumni Awards honor graduates who embody the school’s core values—Excellence, Integrity, Responsibility, Solidarity, and Diversity—through outstanding professional achievements aligned with its strategic priorities (excellence, international reach, entrepreneurship, hybridization, etc.).

This year, the awards will recognize and celebrate achievements across the following categories: Executive Leader, Entrepreneur, Rising Talent, International, CSR, and the Foundation’s Special Jury Prize.

The selection process 

An initial nomination committee, composed of the leadership team of emlyon business school and the Board of Directors of emlyon alumni, shortlisted 15 profiles from a pool of 700 outstanding alumni, identified through leading rankings and distinctions.

The final jury, made up of 16 individuals chosen for the diversity of their backgrounds, the breadth of their experience, and the complementarity of their expertise, then deliberated to select the five winners for 2026.

• Isabelle Huault (PGE90), Chair of the Executive Board and President of emlyon business school, embodies the School’s strategic vision and its transformation toward a global and responsible model.
• Vincent Leroux (MBA04), CEO of GMM Pfaudler and President of emlyon alumni, represents the voice of an engaged network dedicated to the collective success of its graduates.
• Patrick Eisenchteter (PGE89), Co-founder & Managing Partner at Motion Equity Partners and President of the emlyon Foundation, brings the perspective of a committed investor and philanthropist.
• Véronique Loctin (PGE87), Head of CSR for Société Générale Group in France and Co-Chair of the emlyon Mission Committee, embodies the integration of responsibility at the heart of organizations.
• Nicolas Guéritte (PGE19), Manager at EY and Co-Chair of the emlyon Mission Committee, represents a new generation of alumni actively engaged in sustainable transformation.
• Olivier Fournier (PGE83), Executive Director of Governance and Organizational Development at Hermès and President of the Hermès Foundation, shares his expertise in both French and international excellence.
• Catherine Jestin (PGE90), Executive Vice President Digital at Airbus, sheds light on the transformation of a global industrial sector.
• Béryl Fleur (PGE13), Director of Strategic Marketing France at Carrefour, contributes her strategic vision of leading global consumer brands.
• Dorothée Balsan (PGE08), journalist, host, and editor-in-chief of Qui veut être mon associé? (M6), leverages her expertise in identifying and promoting entrepreneurial talent.
• Thomas Rebaud (PGE12), CEO of akka.app and founder of Meero, exemplifies entrepreneurial career paths.
• Sandrine Chauvin (OCA21), CEO and Founder of The Good Voice and former Executive Director of International Editorial at LinkedIn, brings her expertise in influential media and international communication to showcase alumni achievements.
• Benoît Marcellin, CEO of Nomination, contributes his deep knowledge of executive career paths.
• Maxime Aiach (PGE85), Founder of Domia Group (Acadomia, Shiva, Nos Aînés), winner of the 2025 emlyon Alumni Awards – Executive category.
• César Roussel (PGE23), Founder of César Culture G, winner of the 2025 emlyon Alumni Awards – Rising Talent category (under 30).
• Julie Boureau (PGE10), Co-founder of Ramdam Social, winner of the 2025 emlyon Alumni Awards – Entrepreneur category.
• Géraldine Hue (PGE98), Co-CEO and Co-founder of MAOBI, winner of the 2025 emlyon Alumni Awards – CSR category.

Save the date : June 15 

The 2026 award winners will be announced on June 15 during an exceptional ceremony held at the Pavillon Vendôme, organized in partnership with Les Echos Le Parisien Médias and Paris Match Médias.

Registration : https://www.emlyon-alumni.com/fr/event/ceremonie-des-emlyon-alumni-awards-2026-6e-edition/2026/03/26/819