MSc in Global Sales Excellence

Yann Carmichael

After earning an engineering degree from ECAM LaSalle, Yann Carmichael chose to begin his career in business development, spending three years as a Business Manager at Groupe BRL in Nîmes. This experience sparked a deeper interest in sales strategy and client relationships, leading his to join the MSc Global Sales Excellence at emlyon business school in September 2025. At the crossroads of engineering and business, he is now strengthening his expertise in B2B sales and strategic development, with the ambition of building a career in the tech industry. 

A Sustainability Development Consultant is a strategic advisor who helps organizations design and implement sustainable business models aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. This role combines expertise in climate strategy, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable finance to reduce environmental impact while driving long-term value creation.

A CSR Manager (Corporate Social Responsibility Manager) is a professional responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing an organization’s social, environmental, and ethical initiatives. Their role is to align business operations with sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations while creating positive impact on society. A CSR Manager develops sustainability strategies, manages ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) programs, tracks performance metrics, and ensures transparent reporting. They work closely with internal teams, external partners, NGOs, and regulators to promote responsible practices such as reducing environmental impact, supporting communities, and ensuring ethical supply chains. Ultimately, the CSR Manager helps strengthen corporate reputation, manage risk, and integrate long-term sustainability into business strategy.

A Business Development Analyst is a strategic professional who identifies growth opportunities by analyzing markets, customers, competitors, and internal performance data. They support business expansion by turning data into insights that guide decisions on partnerships, pricing, products, and market entry. Working closely with sales, marketing, finance, and leadership teams, Business Development Analysts evaluate trends, build financial models, track KPIs, and assess the viability of new initiatives. Their role combines quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness to help organizations increase revenue, improve profitability, and gain competitive advantage. Business Development Analysts are essential in aligning data-driven insights with long-term business strategy and sustainable growth.

The student life ecosystem at emlyon business school continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability by integrating a structured labelling model for studentled events. Coordinated by the audit division of the student association NOISE emlyon, this process assesses the environmental impact of initiatives and supports associations in their continuous improvement efforts.

MSc in Supply Chain & Operations Management

Alexandre Coulet

Joining emlyon business school's MSc in Supply Chain & Operations Management isn't choosing just another specialisation. It's choosing to be at the centre of everything: flows, decisions, operational performance. That's what one program graduate, now working in industry, discovered firsthand. A look back at a program that teaches you to see the big picture, then act decisively.

Pietro Maglione, Carola Rosso et Paolo Birolini

Considering studying abroad in France? We sat down with three of our Italian students: Pietro Maglione, Carola Rosso, and Paolo Birolini, to hear firsthand why they chose emlyon business school and what surprised them most about their experience. Their candid insights about practical learning, campus life, and cultural adaptation offer a valuable perspective for anyone exploring master's programs in France.  

Summer School

Michael Santos et Thanh Binh Tran

When Michael Santos from the University of Calgary and Thanh Binh Tran from UQAM in Montreal decided to spend their summer at emlyon business school, they were looking for more than just courses. The emlyon Summer School offered them an immersive, high-impact experience combining rigorous classes, hands-on projects, company visits, and cross-cultural networking. For Michael and Thanh Binh, it quickly became an opportunity to challenge themselves, meet students from around the world, and gain skills they could immediately apply in their studies and future careers.