HEC Paris in Qatar and Financial Centre Authority officials during the signing of an MoU.
Doha: In an effort to create leaders who drive performance, HEC Paris, has entered into a corporate partnership with Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) to support the creation of a vibrant and efficient business ecosystem in Qatar.
The two entities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), which will see HEC Paris in Qatar share its expertise and initiate activities to support QFCA’s development strategy including master classes, round table discussions and webinars and leadership development initiatives.
The leading business school will also look to showcase its thought leadership through research and publications focused on topics aligned to QFCA’s areas of influence.
The MoU will also allow HEC Paris to offer preferential tuition fees for employees under QFCA enrolled in its degree programs in Qatar including its Executive MBA (EMBA) and its Specialized Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM).
Providing his full support to the partnership with QFCA, Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan, Dean of HEC Paris in Qatar, said: “We are proud to develop high potential men and women who will benefit from HEC Paris’ rich and diverse learning environment, helping them be more effective in their roles throughout their careers.”
Nasser Al Taweel, Deputy CEO, Chief Legal Officer, and Board Secretary of QFCA, said: “This MoU demonstrates QFCA’s commitment to investing in the development of local talent, recognising that human capital is one of the most important assets of Qatar and a necessary foundation in supporting the advancement of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the development of a knowledge-based economy.”
“We are grateful for the vote of confidence these major organisations are placing in HEC Paris in Qatar by entrusting us to help train and develop their mid and senior-level executives,” said Joshua Kobb, Executive Director, Partnerships & Growth for HEC Paris in Qatar.
