Esdes is part of UCLy (Catholic University of Lyon), a non-profit association. The School has an agile governance system, consolidated around its Executive Committee, which is complemented by advisory bodies in order to consider the needs of each of the School's stakeholders.
Board of Directors
- William Hurst, Dean and Managing Director
- Mathieu-Claude Chaboud, Academic Coordinator, Esdes Annecy Campus
- Sami Ben Jabeur, Deputy Director of Research
- Nathalie Bertin Boussu, Director of Ecological and Social Transition
- Sarah Clifft, Academic Director
- Steven Coissard, Deputy Director of Programmes, Student Life and Development
- Aurélie Duplat, Director of Corporate and Talent Relations
- Stéphanie Dupré, University Administrative Manager
- Caroline Duval, Director of International Recruitment and Admissions
- Camille Faure, Director of the Grande École Programme
- Ashkan Faramarzi, Head of the Marketing & International Business Department
- Huiyi Gao, Head of the Strategy, Organisation & Human Relations Department
- Lionel Bonniot, Director of MSc Programmes
- Alexis Lejolivet, Director of Marketing, Communications and Development
- Audric Mazzietti, Director of Academic Affairs
- Eleanor Mercuriot, Executive Office Project Manager
- Youcef Meriane, Head of the Finance, Accounting & Economics Department
- Noémie Naulet, Quality & Accreditation Manager
- Kevin Pon, Director of International Relations, Development and Accreditations
- Christel Vivel, Head of the Humanities Department
- Sabrina Zaidi-Chtourou, Director of the Bachelor in Business Programme
Executive Committee
- William Hurst, Chief Executive Officer
- Sarah Clifft, Academic Director
- Steven Coissard, Deputy Director in charge of Programs, Pedagogy, Faculty and Student Life,
- Aurélie Duplat, Director of Business and Talent Development
- Stéphanie Dupré, Chief Administrative Officer,
- Alexis Lejolivet, Director of Marketing, Communication et Development,
- Eleanor Mercuriot, Special Advisor to the Esdes Executive Management,
- Noémie Naulet, Head of Quality & Accreditations,
- Kevin Pon, Associate Dean for International Development and Accreditations,
Program Review Committee
The CRP (Program Review Committee) monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the programs in terms of educational objectives. It determines the need for resources and thus for faculty recruitment.
The CRP is composed of the following members:
- Director of Programs and Student Life
- Programs Directors
- Year Level Coordinators
- Specializations Coordinators
- Heads of departments
International Advisory Board
In conjunction with the governance of Esdes, the IAB (International Advisory Board) is composed of leading figures from the economic and academic world. This advisory body accompanies Esdes in its development by making recommendations concerning the School's strategy or the way it is implemented.
The IAB meets once per year, bringing together:
- Elena Beccali, Rector – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- Mathilde Bensarsa, 5th-Year FIMA Student – Esdes Business School, Lyon, France
- Christophe Beranger (Chairman), Deputy Managing Director, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety and Inclusion – Vicat, France
- Eleanor Davies, Dean – University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Janet Dekker – Corporate Director, Netherlands
- Marlène Deruffe, Supply & Risk Manager – Rubis Energie, France
- Kathy Gomes, International Business Manager for Sirha Network – GL Events, France
- Emmanuelle Gormally, First Vice-Rector, Vice-Rector for Education, Academic Affairs and Student Life – Université Catholique de Lyon, France
- Pierre Jouault, 4th-Year Student – Esdes Business School, Lyon, France
- Yann Metz-Pasquier, Executive Director – Sopra Steria Ventures, France
- Luisa Santusova-Aubert, COO Automotive Original Equipment – Michelin, France
- Joyce Strawser, Dean – Seton Hall University, New Jersey, United States
Global Student Council
The Global Student Council is made up of student volunteers who wish to contribute to the development of the School. They are encouraged to give their opinion on the School's strategic directions, including teaching, educational policy and student life.
Corporate advisory committee
The corporate advisory committee is a forum for reflection and exchange between pedagogical coordinators and companies. It evaluates and develops the content of the programs to meet the expectations of companies, with the aim of producing highly employable graduates whose educational experience is adapted to the changing market.
It is made up of pedagogical coordinators and partner companies.
