emlyon celebrates its graduates of the class of 2025

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The graduation ceremony of emlyon business school’s class of 2025 celebrated the remarkable journeys of nearly 340 graduates from the Executive Education programs. It was an emotional moment, marked by commitment and impact, that signaled the beginning of a new chapter in their professional lives. 

An unforgettable graduation ceremony at the heart of the Lyon campus 

On March 28, emlyon business school organized, on its Lyon campus, a series of graduation ceremonies for the Executive MBA, International MBA, Executive Master in General Management, Global DBA, and PhD programs. An unforgettable moment during which graduates, accompanied by their families and friends, were honored as they celebrated the completion of their academic journey with emotion and pride. 

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The ceremony opened with warm welcome messages from Sébastien Plouhinec, Executive Director of Executive Masters & Short Programs, and Stéphanie Ousaci, Executive Director of MBA Programs. It was then officially launched by Isabelle Huault, Dean and Executive President of emlyon business school. Nicolas Péjout, Executive Vice President and Executive Board Member, also addressed the audience, praising the participants’ energy, resilience and ambition. 

The new chapter that opens for you will be full of challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities. I encourage you to chart your own path, remain faithful to yourself, and live by the values and principles emlyon has passed on to you. 

Isabelle Huault, Dean and President of the Executive Board of emlyon business school

Focus on the ceremonys of the emlyon Executive Education programs 

157 graduates of the Executive Master's Degree in General Management (EMMG) and the Executive Master Management General Online started the ceremony. Then participants from Executive MBA (120 graduates), International MBA (34 graduates), and the Doctoral programs: the Global DBA and the PhD received their diploma, congratulated by the teaching teams of the School. 

List of degree programs:

  • MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science 

  • MSc in International Hospitality Management 

  • MSc in Strategy & Consulting 

  • MSc in Sports Industry Management 

  • MSc in Cybersecurity & Defense Management 

  • MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing 

  • MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship  

  • MSc in Health Management & Data Intelligence  

  • MSc in High-End Brand Management  

  • MSc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Strategy  

  • MSc in International Marketing & Business Development  

  • MSc in Supply Chain & Purchasing Management 

  • MSc in Finance 

  • Mastère Spécialisé Entrepreneuriat & Management de l’Innovation  

  • Mastère Spécialisé Juriste Manager International  

  • Mastère Spécialisé Management de la Transition Énergétique  

  • Mastère Spécialisé Management des Entreprises du Vivant & de l'Agroalimentaire 

  • Mastère Spécialisé Stratégie & Développement d’Affaires Internationales  

  • Mastère Spécialisé Transformation Digitale, Marketing & Stratégie 

The afternoon was marked by speeches from deans, program directors, and Faculty professors, inspiring stories from alumni, and above all, the moment each graduate received their diploma on stage without forgetting the photos of the different cohorts and the traditional hat toss. 

Graduates from emlyon business school wearing academic gowns and mortarboards, seen from behind during the graduation ceremony in the atrium.
Close-up of a rolled emlyon business school diploma tied with a red ribbon, held by two people during the graduation ceremony.
Group of emlyon business school graduates on stage throwing mortarboards during the graduation ceremony.

Focus on the Executive Education ceremonies 

The ceremonies of the Executive Education programs, held under the banner of academic excellence and global ambition, reflected the diversity of the graduates’ profiles and career paths. Their unique trajectories brought a special energy to this moment of solemnity and professional enthusiasm. 
 

Learn more about the Executive Education programs 

 

Two round tables highlighted the day, showcasing the achievements, commitments, and perspectives of the graduates. 

The first round table, moderated by Brice Dattee and Joonas Rokka, brought together Annelen Schaer (Global DBA – Europe Track), Xiaoming Zhang (Global DBA – Asia Track), and Soumyo Das (PhD), who discussed academic rigor, the impact of applied research, and their professional outlook. 

The second round table, moderated by Catherine Pardo and Rhoda Davidson, featured Cristina Cumbo (EMMG), Frédéric Das Neves (EMMG Online), Choukri Karoui (Executive MBA), Lidwine Lavaut (Executive MBA Online), and Michael Sandora (International MBA). Leaders in transition or stepping into new responsibilities, they shared the human and professional transformations made possible through their programs. 
 

Watch the ceremony replay 

A new chapter for the class of 2025 joining the alumni network 

Now graduates of emlyon business school, participants become members of the alumni community. They join an international network of more than 50,000 alumni in 130 countries, ready to shape the future with boldness and impact. The School extends its most sincere congratulations to the class of 2025.