

NEWS
of the ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business
in Paris or Singapore
"ESSEC Business School Launches the Geopolitics & Business Center"
Access to Press Release - October 10th, 2024
As part of its new 2024–2028 strategic plan, ESSEC Business School is launching the Geopolitics & Business Center—an interdisciplinary hub for research and pedagogical innovation dedicated to exploring the interactions between geopolitics and the economic world. This Center will equip our students and executive education participants with the knowledge to analyze the impact of geopolitical shocks and long-term trends on companies and organizations. More importantly, it will provide them with concrete skills to navigate these challenges and respond effectively.
"Thomas Friang Appointed Executive Director of the ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business"
Access to Press Release - May 13th, 2025
Thomas Friang has been appointed Executive Director of the Geopolitics & Business Institute at ESSEC Business School, founded as part of the school’s strategic plan. Thomas will report to Professor Anne-Claire Pache, ESSEC’s Director of Strategy and Social Engagement, and will work closely with the Institute’s Academic Co-Directors, Professors Aurélien Colson and Čedomir Nestorović.
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