Grande École Program Graduate (1995) – HR Director, Cerba Healthcare 

François Roger

Thirty years after graduating from emlyon business school, François Roger continues to place his trust in the school, this time in his role as an HR Director. We meet an alumnus who has turned his strong connection to emlyon into meaningful, concrete commitment. 

emlyon business school was honoured to welcome the 2026 EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) Doctoral Programmes Conference. 

emlyon business school is taking a new step forward in its commitment to social inclusion. Starting in the 2026–2027 academic year, the School will cover 100% of tuition fees for newly admitted CROUS scholarship students at levels 4 to 7 enrolling in its Grande École Program – Master in Management.
This major decision will make it possible to exempt approximately five times more students than today from tuition fees and to remove financial barriers to access to excellence in higher education.

A Sponsorship Manager develops and manages partnerships between organizations (sports clubs, events, cultural institutions, companies) and sponsor brands. This strategic role drives funding, brand awareness, and organizational growth by negotiating agreements aligned with both business objectives and brand positioning. Operating at the intersection of marketing, business development, and communications, they identify opportunities, design sponsorship packages, activate partnerships, and measure performance (ROI, visibility, media impact). Predominantly found in sports, culture, and events, this career demands strong negotiation skills, strategic vision, and deep understanding of brand dynamics.

This comprehensive guide covers the Sponsorship Manager role definition, key competencies, salary expectations, career prospects, and recommended training pathways, including business school programs.

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence and data science has transformed industries across the world. However, as its relevance in the world grows, so does the need to question who builds these technologies and what perspectives they reflect.
At emlyon business school, this conversation took centre stage during the third annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) Paris event, held on February 10, 2026. Bringing together students, industry professionals, and academic leaders, the event explored how increased diversity in data science can lead to more equitable, innovative, and impactful technologies.Across an evening of keynote talks, panel discussions, and collaborative challenges, participants encountered both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with working in AI today, while also building connections that extended beyond the lecture theatre.

In response to the profound transformations affecting healthcare systems, emlyon business school is structuring a dedicated strategic vertical, driven by the Healthcare Innovation, Technology & Society (HITS) Institute. Rooted in the Lyon ecosystem, this cross-disciplinary approach is built on a comprehensive offering encompassing education, research, innovation and engagement, developed in close collaboration with partners at both national and international levels.

Master in Management – Grande Ecole (MiM)

Valentine Poirier, Alexandre Dubourdieu

As economic and legal environments grow increasingly complex, companies and law firms are now seeking profiles capable of understanding strategic, financial, and regulatory challenges simultaneously. Meeting these expectations requires a demanding, cross-disciplinary education firmly rooted in organizational realities.

It is with this ambition in mind that emlyon business school designed the Master in Management – Grande Ecole (MiM) Law Double Degree. This selective track enables students from preparatory classes to develop dual expertise in management and law, paving the way for high–value-added careers in consulting, business law, legal departments, and compliance.

To illustrate the distinctive nature of this program, Valentine Poirier, a MiM student enrolled in the double degree in Law and admitted after preparatory classes at Lycée Chateaubriand, and Alexandre Dubourdieu, valedictorian of the double degree and admitted after preparatory classes at Lycée Sainte-Geneviève, offer a dual perspective on a program that is both demanding and highly formative.