HEC Alumni Association

The More You Share, The More You Grow!

The HEC Paris alumni network has over 60,000 members in 152 countries, and was ranked #1 worldwide by the Economist in 2019. Gaining access to this influential network plays a key role in the HEC Paris experience - in today’s extremely competitive professional arena, what we know is as important as who we know. Founded in 1883 and with 89 international chapters, the network provides support for HEC Paris Alumni throughout their careers by giving them lifelong alumnus status. The HEC Alumni Association also offers unlimited opportunities to exchange and share best practices with like-minded peers worldwide.

Specialized Master's Degree
Executive MBA
Executive Short Programs

The More You Share, The More You Grow!

The HEC Paris alumni network has over 60,000 members in 152 countries, and was ranked #1 worldwide by the Economist in 2019. Gaining access to this influential network plays a key role in the HEC Paris experience - in today’s extremely competitive professional arena, what we know is as important as who we know. Founded in 1883 and with 89 international chapters, the network provides support for HEC Paris Alumni throughout their careers by giving them lifelong alumnus status. The HEC Alumni Association also offers unlimited opportunities to exchange and share best practices with like-minded peers worldwide.

Qatar Alumni Chapter board

hamac Mubarak AlHajr
Hamad Mubarak AlHajri, EMBA 2017
Chapter President
Director of competitiveness, Ministry of Finance Qatar & Co-founder & CEO, Snoonu
Eman Al Sulaiti
Eman Al Sulaiti, EMBA 2015
Chapter Vice President
Senior Analyst Special Projects & PMO, OOREDOO
Wassim Maksoud
Wassim Maksoud, SBUM 2018 C2
Chapter Treasurer
Head of Finance and Administration, KPMG

HEC Paris in Qatar Alumni Chapter

With an established branch campus in Qatar since 2010, HEC Paris in Qatar now has over 850 alumni. Many of our graduates hold key positions in major companies, government and the private sector, in education, in healthcare, and within the rapidly growing local entrepreneurship ecosystem. Our alumni continue to contribute to developing and fostering Qatar’s knowledge-based economy and in helping shape the country’s 2030 national vision.

An official HEC Paris in Qatar alumni chapter was launched in September 2020. The chapter president is Mr. Hamad AlHajri (EMBA 2017), a prominent Qatari entrepreneur who has founded various companies including the delivery service company SNOONU. Mr. AlHajri, along with his team, has a mandate to engage the growing number of alumni in Qatar through various activities and events. A particular emphasis is being placed on women leadership and supporting young start-ups and SME’s.

Ambassador Program

HEC Paris in Qatar offers various platforms allowing the alumni community to give back to the school. One such program is the ambassador program, which encourages our alumni to become mentors for future candidates. New participants are matched with alumni who then guide, nurture, support, and provide them with valuable insights on their own HEC Paris journey. The program not only provides our new participants with an exceptional experience but also creates strong and lasting bonds.

Alumni Referral Program

We believe that our alumni are not only our ambassadors but also an invaluable resource in the global market place. We constantly reach out to our graduates who hold key positions in their companies to identify and nominate their “superstars” to pursue executive education. Strong candidates, those with ambition, drive, and determination to succeed, would be suitable for our Specialized Master’s and Executive MBA programs. We are especially interested in broad-minded and intellectually curious people who think creatively and apply analytical rigor to find solutions.

How to refer?

Referring candidates is easy: simply complete our Alumni Referral Program online form. In appreciation of your help, any of your referrals who enroll on either the Specialized Master’s or Executive MBA programs will receive a 15% tuition fee discount. As program places are limited, please start the process early, as participants may be eligible for a scholarship that can exceed the 15% referral discount.

What happens after you refer a candidate?

We will contact the candidate via email informing them of the referral and inviting them for a one-to-one meeting. The candidate will then receive all the necessary information regarding the degrees, the admissions process, and their eligibility for the program. You will be notified if the candidate starts the application process and when a final decision is reached. As a gesture of appreciation, we will offer you a choice of gifts from our alumni online shop.

Alumni Family Referral

A discount of 15% is available for participants with first degree HEC Paris Alumni: spouse, daughter, son, father, mother, brother, sister. Proof of eligibility will be required.

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HEC Alumni facts & figures

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60,000

alumni in 152 countries

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220

professional, leisure, and regional clubs and chapters

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89

international chapters

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1,200

Volunteers

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1,000

events per year in France and abroad

An opportunity of a lifetime

Watch the success story of Michael Javier and Abdulmohsin Al Yafei, two Alumni who launched a business venture during their time at HEC Paris in Qatar.