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Together, let’s write the future of ESSEC

Strengthened by its century-old history and humanist values, ESSEC today faces a major challenge: educating responsible, inquisitive, and agile leaders without public funding.

This financial autonomy is a strength, but it relies on the commitment of those who believe in its model.

Through the generosity of donors, the ESSEC Foundation fosters diverse talent, supports world-class research, shapes an exemplary campus, encourages entrepreneurship, and ensures the School’s long-term financial health.

Thank you to all those who choose to give back to ESSEC a part of what it gave to them. Together, let us build a School that matches our ambitions.

Thierry Fritsch (E80), President of the ESSEC Foundation
Lucie-Anne Henry, Executive Director of the ESSEC Foundation

Discover the Foundation

2011 : The ESSEC Foundation - under the aegis of the Fondation de France - was established, driven by four alumni determined to accelerate ESSEC’s development and global influence.

It takes concrete action through five strategic pillars:

  1. Need-based Scholarships : Making ESSEC accessible to every talent.
  2. Endowment Fund: Securing the School’s future by guaranteeing its financial independence.
  3. Academic Excellence:: Positioning research and teaching at the highest level of standards.
  4. Responsible Entrepreneurship: Stimulating student innovation.
  5. Next-Generation Campus: Shaping an exemplary learning environment.

Since 2011, the ESSEC Foundation has achieved:

€26M raised
€26M raised
3,000 scholarship students supported
3,000 scholarship students supported
€10M allocated to the next-generation campus
€10M allocated to the next-generation campus

The Impact of Donations Received in 2025



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MILESTONES

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  • 2011
    • March 14 Class Reunion. For the first time, ESSEC alumni gathered to celebrate their graduation anniversary during a dedicated day on the redesigned Cergy campus, followed by an evening party. The event was also an opportunity to strengthen the impact of the ESSEC Foundation through alumni generosity and Class Gifts. These donations will support ambitious projects driving academic excellence and equal opportunity.
    • April 2 ESSEC Foundation Ceremony at the Institut Catholique de Paris.
    • May 20 5th New York Gala Dinner organized by ESSEC Alumni USA benefiting the ESSEC Foundation at the Crosby Street Hotel, hosted by Thomas Woynar (IMHI 13). Anne de Louvigny Stone (E83), President of ESSEC Alumni USA, handed over the ESSEC USA Visionary Award to Julien Bonneville (E06), Founder and CEO of TheGuarantors, a groundbreaking fintech solution in US real estate.
    • June 2 The ESSEC Foundation brought together over 80 donors and alumni of the stunning Terrasse des Champs Élysées in Paris for an auction benefiting social diversity scholarships, hosted by Edouard de Jenlis (E97).
    • September 30 Exclusive ESSEC Foundation Evening: Sport & Business, at Lagardère Paris Racing
    • November 25 Major Donors Dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel Paris
    • January 30 Exclusive Foundation Evening at The Savoy in London
    • April 1 2025 ESSEC Foundation Ceremony at the “Institut Catholique” in Paris, highlighting equal opportunity, academic excellence, and philanthropy.
    • May 15 ESSEC Gala Benefit in New York
    • June 26 The ESSEC Foundation brought together over 80 ESSEC alumni in the stunning salons of the Hôtel Cheval Blanc Paris to raise funds for need-based scholarships
    • December 4 Major Donors Dinner at the Hôtel Shangri-La Paris, celebrating and thanking the Foundation's leading donors whose generosity drives the school's growth and international prestige.
    • February 1 Exclusive Foundation Evening at The Savoy London. Nearly 60 ESSEC alumni gathered for an exceptional event hosted by Franck Arnold (H91), Managing Director & Regional Vice-President of The Savoy London, joined by Vincenzo Vinzi, Thierry Fritsch, and Denis Leroy (E86).
    • March 27 The ESSEC Foundation Ceremony honors exceptional faculty for their teaching and research contributions, as well as outstanding students, including both scholarship recipients and entrepreneurs.
    • June The New York Gala and charity auction brought together over 80 guests. Special thanks to Puneet Chhatwal (IMHI 91), Managing Director & CEO of The Indian Hotels Company, and François-Olivier Luiggi (IMHI 92), President of ESSEC USA, for their support. Jonathan Cherki (E11), Founder and CEO of Contentsquare, was presented with the 2024 ESSEC USA Visionary Award.
    • September Lucie-Anne Henry appointed as the new Executive Director of the ESSEC Foundation.
    • December 1st Major Donors Dinner in Paris, held to thank our dedicated benefactors and present awards marking a new chapter in their philanthropic journey.
    • January The ESSEC Foundation establishes a Steering Committee of major donors to expand its network and raise awareness of its initiatives.
    • March 29 ESSEC Foundation Ceremony at the “Institut Catholique” in Paris, honoring faculty members for excellence in teaching and research, alongside scholarship recipients and student entrepreneurs.
    • June 7 Second New York Gala Dinner benefiting the ESSEC Foundation at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, hosted by General Manager François-Olivier Luiggi (IMHI 92). Laetitia de Cayeux (E00), Founder and CEO of Global Space Ventures, received the 2023 ESSEC USA Visionary Award for her outstanding career.
    • November 30 Major Donors Dinner at the Hôtel Intercontinental, celebrating and thanking the Foundation’s primary benefactors whose generosity enables the school to grow and strengthen its international presence. Academic Excellence: Launch of the Science and Society Award.
    • April 6 The ESSEC Foundation Ceremony at the “Institut Catholique” in Paris brought together the entire ESSEC community—faculty, students, leadership, and alumni donors alike—whose support drives the school's international prestige.
    • June First edition of the New York Gala Dinner benefiting the ESSEC Foundation at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, hosted by General Manager François-Olivier Luiggi (IMHI 92).
    • November 29 Joint fundraising campaign with ESSEC ALUMNI for Giving Tuesday (a global day of giving aimed at funding additional need-based scholarships).
    • December 1st Major donors' dinner at Hotel Le Meurice, bringing together over 110 Foundation donors.
    • April The Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary! This milestone offered an opportunity to reaffirm its mission of driving the school’s development through its key funding pillars, and to look back at a decade of achievements made possible by our donors' generosity.
    • September 22 ESSEC Foundation Ceremony at the Hôtel Potocki, bringing the ESSEC community together around the core values of equal opportunity and academic excellence.
    • November 1 Fundraising Campaign. The ESSEC Foundation and ESSEC ALUMNI teamed up for a month-long fundraising campaign based on a matching gift principle to support the Next-Generation Campus project.
    • December 1st Major donors' Dinner at Hotel Le Meurice, bringing together over 100 Foundation donors to thank them for their generosity.
    • February 6 Foundation event in New York, hosted by François-Olivier Luiggi (IMHI 92) at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel.
    • March 20 The ESSEC Foundation Ceremony brought the diverse ESSEC community together in a shared effort to celebrate and reward excellence at every level, while honoring those who choose to support the school through philanthropy.
    • May Fabienne Riom appointed Director of the ESSEC Foundation.
    • February 27 Foundation event in New York, hosted by Cartier North America and chaired by Mercedes Abramo (L02).
    • March 15 Foundation Ceremony in Paris at the Hôtel Potocki
    • May 14 Foundation event in London, hosted at the French Ambassador's Residence thanks to the support of Benoît and Olivia Verbrugghe (M99 & M09)
    • September 20 Campus 2020: Groundbreaking ceremony.
    • October 26 Campus 2020: Launch of the development campaign for the next-generation campus
    • November 28 Major Donors Dinner in Paris
    • December Creation of the ESSEC Foundation "Captain Chomel de Jarnieu" Award
    • March 9 Foundation Awards Ceremony at the Hôtel Potock
    • May 23 7th anniversary of the ESSEC Foundation, celebrated at the French Ambassador's Residence in London.
    • November 27 #GivingTuesday #ESSECChallenge: The Foundation joins the global Giving Tuesday movement to fund two need-based scholarships at ESSEC.
    • December 6 Major Donors Dinner at the “Maison des Champs Élysées”
    • March 31 ESSEC Foundation Awards held at the Hôtel Potocki (Paris Île-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
    • April 3 Laëtitia de Chabot appointed Executive Director of the ESSEC Foundation
    • February 5 Thierry Fritsch appointed Chairman of the ESSEC Foundation
    • March 30 ESSEC Foundation Awards ceremony
    • January 25 Corrine Degoutte (L98) succeeds Sylvia Montgailhard as Executive Director
    • October 13 Inaugural edition of "Get Together", the ESSEC Foundation's annual gathering
    • January 23 First ESSEC Foundation Awards ceremony
    • April 8 Launch of the first student Class Gift
    • April 11 First Foundation scholarship award ceremony
    • May 15 Launch of the first ESSEC Class Gifts (classes of E87 and E92)
    • April 14 Launch of the ESSEC Foundation

Unwavering Governance : The Key to Transparency

The ESSEC Foundation places paramount importance on the principles of good governance. To deploy its financial strategy, the Executive Committee relies on an Investment Committee. By operating under the aegis of the Fondation de France, the ESSEC Foundation accesses a vast spectrum of expertise: financial, patrimonial, legal, and tax advisory, as well as insight into social issues.

The Executive Committee

Representing all stakeholders of the ESSEC community, the Executive Committee is tasked with defining the Foundation’s strategic direction, approving budgets, reviewing annual accounts, and overseeing administration.

Founding Representatives
Jean ARVIS (E74)
Jean ARVIS (E74)
Associé Fondateur Groupe Honotel
Yves DUBIEF (E81)
Yves DUBIEF (E81)
Président TENTHOREY
Donor Representatives
Thierry FRITSCH (E80)
Thierry FRITSCH (E80)
Président de la Fondation ESSEC
Agnès NICOLAS-IFKER (E93)
Agnès NICOLAS-IFKER (E93)
Présidente A.N.I Conseil
M. Denis LEROY (E86)
M. Denis LEROY (E86)
Associé Fondateur, Arlane
Jérôme TAFANI (E80)
Jérôme TAFANI (E80)
Président Alta Rocca
ESSEC Representative
Vincenzo VINZI
Vincenzo VINZI
Directeur Général de l’ESSEC
Qualified Personalities
Christine LOIZY (E86)
Christine LOIZY (E86)
Présidente du directoire ESSEC
Perrine BISMUTH (E05)
Perrine BISMUTH (E05)
Présidente d’ESSEC Alumni
Arthur GAUTIER
Arthur GAUTIER
Professeur de l’ESSEC
General Delegate
Lucie-Anne HENRY
Lucie-Anne HENRY
Déléguée générale de la Fondation

The Investment Committee

The Investment Committee defines the investment policy for the Foundation’s endowment fund. It is chaired by Denis Leroy (E86), alongside Jean Arvis (E74) and Emmanuel Roth (E91)

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Tél. : +33 (0)1 34 43 37 01
fondation@essec.edu