Four GEM Alumni returned to school to inspire the next generation of MSc students!

On September 13th, our GEM Alumni and professionals were at GEM to meet with our MSc students, sharing their experiences, tips, and encouragement!

A huge thank you to our GEMAlumni and professionals who took the time to visit Grenoble Ecole de Management to challenge and inspire our MSc M1 students. Their presence helped students gain valuable insights into the power of networking, the importance of asking the right questions, and the curiosity needed to understand how companies and individuals operate in today’s complex business landscape.

They had the opportunity to exchange during 4 panels with the following themes : 

Entrepreneurship, presented by Chahndra Dal Pont, MBA Program Director, with testimonies from: 

• Eric Pierrel, GEM PGE 2001, founder of Eyesee Drone
• Philippe Rase, Haed of Global Sales Programs & Events for Nokia Top Account at HPE
• Sam Guillaumé, Business ans Strategy Consultant at VOCSens
• Rodrigue Le Gall, cofounder of Iotill 

Marketing / Business Development  presented by Lisa-jane Perraud, MSc Program Director with testimonies from: 

• Michel Benaut, Business Owner, Support in SME development, co-founder of Actacea 
• Khadija Kamoun, GEM MSc 2021, Growth Marketing Manager
• Laurent Moynier, Founder and CEO in charge of development at Agence Market-inn 
• Gérald Matter, GEM PGE 2006, Global Sales Manager at Picture Organic Clothing

Innovation / Technology, presented by Delphine Gatti, MSc Sport & Outdoor Program Director with testimonies from: 

• Gustavo Pierangelini, Strategic Innovation Director - Pharmaceutical Systems at Becton Dickinson
• Charline Baechele, GEM PGE 2010, Operational Excellence Manager at Verkor
• Fanny Lafont, GEM MS MTI 2015 - IFC 2013, Global Open-Innovation Strategy & Partnerships Leader at Schneider Electric

Marketing / Technology, presented by Rikke Smedebol, Porject Management Lecturer with testimonies from: 

• Valerie Romanet, GEM MBA 2012, Alliances Sales Director at Canonical
• Parul Pant, GEM MIB 2019, Integrated Marketing & Communications at STMicroelectronics
• Olga Korchakino, ABM & Growth Marketing at CosmoTech
• Laurent Bally, Founder - Mentor and Trainer, Writer at Voice2success

This event featured experienced professionals from leading local companies, who shared their wisdom and real-world experiences. Through their engaging presentations and thoughtful discussions, they provided students with a rare opportunity to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

By engaging with these experts, students were encouraged to think big, dream boldly, and aim higher in their future careers. Events like these are critical for helping students build connections, deepen their understanding of industry dynamics, and develop the confidence to navigate the professional world.

This initiative not only underlines the immense value of the GEM network but also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between alumni and current students. Together, we are fostering the next generation of business leaders, encouraging them to push boundaries and unlock their full potential. 

Let’s continue to create opportunities that challenge and inspire our students to grow beyond the classroom and into the world of business.