Annual Gala Benefit and Visionary Awards

For the first time, you have the opportunity to celebrate your class anniversary on the transformed Cergy campus, followed by a festive evening !

Established in memory of Romain Chomel de Jarnieu (E08), who gave his life for France in Mali, the ESSEC Capitaine Chomel de Jarnieu Prize honors his legacy by supporting an ESSEC student association each year whose actions contribute to the common good.

On December 16, the ESSEC Foundation hosted an exclusive conference, generously welcomed by Renaud Bonnet at the prestigious Jones Day law firm. Led by Thomas Friang, Executive Director of the ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business, the discussion focused on the question: "Can geopolitical risk(s) be rated?"

After high school, Luna Krief had no particular desire to attend a business school and initially considered a career in teaching. But after completing a BTS in Tourism, she discovered a strong passion for management and marketing. Thanks to the CAP BBA program (an intensive preparation for the ESSEC entrance exams, both written and oral), she gained admission to ESSEC

Since 2011, the ESSEC Foundation has been committed to opening the doors of excellence to the most deserving students. Here, it highlights outstanding support from Maxime Forgeot (E10), whose dedication to social scholarships is exemplary.

London, November 6, 2025 – The ESSEC Foundation brought together some sixty alumni on Thursday evening in the prestigious salons of the Sofitel Saint James for an event dedicated to commitment, innovation, and solidarity. This memorable evening celebrated the bonds uniting the ESSEC community in the UK and shared the School’s ambitious vision for the future