HISTORY

HEC Paris was founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry and brings together 160 professors, over 4,500 students and 8,000 executives every year.

In 2010, HEC Paris became the first European partner of Qatar Foundation’s Education City and soon launched the country’s first International Executive MBA. Several thousand executives in the region have since trained with us.

We aim to contribute to Qatar’s National Vision by empowering transformational talent for an advanced, competitive, and knowledge-based economy. 

Our Programs

Emerging Leaders Track - Executive MBA Program

Executive MBA

Offers Executive MBA

Corporate Programs

Message from the Dean

"We are living in times of digital transformation and climate change - times that announce a post-Covid world and times where sustainable development targets struggle to be met. You, tomorrow’s business leaders, must forge innovative business models, consolidate responsible and socially conscious approaches, and embrace all the technological changes that can help us and the planet walk towards better organizations, better communities and ultimately, a better world.

By training tomorrow’s leaders, HEC Paris, Doha develops the architects of responsible and profitable businesses, guided by a strong ethical compass. We are proud of our exceptional alumni network of over 70,000 professionals in 150 countries, among the world´s best and most dynamic.

 

HEC Paris, Doha, as a proud member of Qatar Foundation’s family, is ready to train the leaders of the present and the future, those who will help to create a better world for all of us in Qatar, the MENA region, and the whole world. Dare to learn, and learn to dare with HEC Paris."

Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan
Dean, HEC Paris, Doha
HEC PARIS MOTTO

Learn to Dare

Our Mission

Play a key role in regional economic transformation by developing socially aware business talent, managers and leaders who can meet the societal and environmental challenges of the future

Our Vision

Bringing together a diverse global community of participants, alumni, professors and corporate partners, with the common goal of making a positive impact on business and society.

Leadership Team

DR. PABLO MARTIN DE HOLAN- HEC Paris Dean
DR. PABLO MARTIN DE HOLAN
DEAN OF HEC PARIS, DOHA
DJELLOUL BEKKA-HEC Paris in Qatar COO
DJELLOUL BEKKA
Chief Operating Officer
Joshua KOBB-Executive Director Partnerships and Growth
Joshua KOBB
SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PARTNERSHIPS AND GROWTH

Facts & Figures

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80,000

alumni worldwide

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4,500

participants in degree programs

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135

nationalities represented

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1881

Founded

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Qatar alumni chapter in the Middle East

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160

permanent professors

HEC Paris Executive Education Campuses

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Paris

Discover our three training locations in France: the HEC Paris Campus and HEC Paris le Château, both located in Jouy-en-Josas, and HEC Paris Porte de Champerret, located in central Paris.

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China

Present in China since 2005 HEC Paris has offices in Beijing and develops innovative lifelong learning programs which are adapted to the development of talents in China.

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Africa

In July 2018, HEC Paris opened a representative office in Abidjan to consolidate its position in Western & Central African countries.

Upcoming Events

The Next AI Frontier for Business Leaders

6.00 – 8.00 PM HEC Paris, Doha
AI is becoming real with every new application and meaningful use case transforming how organizations create value, make decisions, and innovate. This Masterclass empowers leaders to understand what’s behind this transformation and how to leverage it strategically and responsibly. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how generative AI and large language models (LLMs) work, uncovering ...

Designing Futures – Innovation as a Catalyst for Women’s Leadership - Women Only event

19:30 - 21:30 Altamayyuz Academy, KAFD, Riyadh, KSA
This interactive masterclass empowers women entrepreneurs and leaders to embrace innovation as a future-oriented leadership capability. By combining personal purpose, futures thinking, systems mapping, and collaborative innovation design, participants will learn to anticipate change, lead inclusively, and shape sustainable ventures. While the content is gender-inclusive, the discussion highlights ...

HEC Paris Insight Session at the Qatar Investment & Innovation Conference 2025

02:00 PM HEC Paris, Doha
The Business Year, in collaboration with Msheireb Properties and with the strategic support of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), is pleased to announce that this year’s Qatar Investment & Innovation Conference will feature a special pre-event Insight Session hosted by HEC Paris, Doha. The day will begin at 2:00 PM with an in-depth discussion titled “The ...

What's happening?

30 October 2025

HEC Paris, Doha Launches 2025 Emerging Leaders EMBA to Forge the Next Generation of Visionary Leaders

30 October 2025, Doha: HEC Paris, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools, prou ...

16 October 2025

Her Highness Sheikha Moza Marks HEC Paris, Doha’s 15-Year Milestone in Qatar

   Celebrating 15 years of shaping purposeful leaders through a shared vision f ...

18 September 2025

Education Above All Foundation and HEC Paris Sign Collaboration Agreement to Advance Educational Opportunities and Research

Doha, Qatar, 17 September 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global ed ...