EMBA ELT launch group with HEC Paris, Doha officials.
Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris welcomed the 2025 cohort of its Emerging Leaders Track (ELT) - a pioneering Executive MBA programme designed to develop the next generation of business leaders who will shape the diversified, knowledge-driven economies of Qatar and the wider region.
As HEC Paris celebrates 15 years in Qatar, the launch of this new cohort reflects the business school’s commitment to cultivating purposeful leaders, fostering innovation, and advancing Qatar National Vision 2030 through education, human capital development, and transformative societal impact.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 cohort, the Emerging Leaders Track Executive MBA continues to offer a flexible, part-time format that enables participants to balance professional responsibilities with academic advancement, equipping them to apply their learning immediately within their organizations.
The 2025 intake welcomes 47 participants from 6 countries, including professionals from Qatar and the region. Notably, 70% are women, reflecting HEC Paris, Doha’s strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the development of local talent. Participants come from a variety of industries, creating a dynamic learning environment rooted in global perspectives and regional relevance.
Dean of HEC Paris, Doha Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan said, “The Emerging Leaders Track empowers professionals to grow personally and professionally developing the technical and human skills and the ethical perspective needed drive impact within organizations and communities. The program reflects our commitment to nurturing talent, advancing innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting Qatar’s vision for a modern, robust and sustainable economy.”
Designed for ambitious professionals with high growth potential, the ELT curriculum integrates academic rigor with practical learning. Participants gain expertise in core business disciplines, including strategy, finance, operations, and innovation, while developing leadership skills through case studies, field visits, and a hands-on Capstone Project that enables them to generate tangible impact within their organizations or entrepreneurial ventures.
Academic Experience Manager of the Emerging Leaders Track Executive MBA at HEC Paris, Doha, Prof. Wolfgang Amann said: “The Emerging Leaders Track goes beyond business education - it’s a transformational experience that develops both mindset and capability. By integrating global insights with local relevance, participants learn to turn strategic vision into action and to lead with clarity, agility, and purpose. The program challenges them to think differently, act decisively, and create lasting impact within their organizations and across the region.”
Participants are enthusiastic about the program’s benefits. Arwa Al-Mesallam said, “Pursuing an Executive MBA early in my career gives me a unique advantage. It allows me to build strategic leadership skills now, not later. The Emerging Leaders Track offers the knowledge, network, and confidence to accelerate my growth and make a meaningful impact within my organization and beyond. It’s an investment in becoming the kind of leader I aspire to be.”
