Monthly Archives: May 2017

27 Feb INSEAD Alumni After Work Drinks

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Dear INSEADers,
You are invited to a fun after work social evening in the center of Geneva to network and relax with INSEAD alumni.       

INSEAD Alumni After Work Drinks, Geneva
February 27, 2019 
It is time re-connect at one of our Geneva monthly after work drinks events. Join us for an informal and fun gathering with fellow INSEADers. A selection of tapas is included in the participation fee. Hope to see you there!!

Key Facts
When: Wednesday February 27, 2019 19:00
Where: Les Sales Gosses, Rue du Stand 36, 1204 Genève
Tickets: CHF 10 NAA members (paid up) // CHF 15 Alumni Non-members & Guests. (Price includes complementary tapas. Drinks are pay as you go)

Registration: Online at https://en.xing-events.com/GEMA0219
(Deadline is February 20)

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Mina Draganova, MAP’17J, Geneva Chapter President
Odile Astréoud , MBA’15J Event Organizer
Beatriz Barros, MBA’15D Event Organizer
[email protected]

 

 

  

12 Feb Napoleon’s Leadership: Impact on France & Switzerland, Past and Present

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Dear Alumni & Guests,
Join us for an evening business event featuring INSEAD Professor Ludo Van der Heyden.        
Napoleon’s  Leadership: Impact on France & Switzerland, Past and Present
February 12, 2019
Join us for a talk by Professor Van der Heyden based on his famous CASE about Napoléon’s military strategy and approach to leadership.
This event follows his last Swiss alumni talk in December 2016 at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva, entitled Napoleon Bonaparte and Fair Process Leadership.  
This time the focus is on the impact of his regime on Switzerland. Napoleon is best remembered for his passage across the Alps on his way to his victory in 1800 at Marengo, followed a few years later by his imposition in 1803 on the Swiss cantons and principalities of the famous Acte de Médiation. Just as the French Revolution led to the creation of modern Germany (through the Confederation of the Rhine), of Italy (Bonaparte becoming King of Italy), of modern Austria (after the disastrous defeat of Franz II at Austerlitz the Habsburg Empire becomes the Austrian Empire with the same Franz, but now the First), and of the Latin American countries that emerged after the French invasion of Spain, so it also affected  the Swiss Confederation (comprising 19 cantons).
There will also be commentary on Napoleon’s legacy in France today as the country faces a new revolution (by the gilets jaunes) who aim to once again overturn the country’s leadership, Macron, alias Jupiter. We hope to see you and other lifelong learners  in February.
Register to participate in the discussion and enjoy an apéro riche and networking afterwards.uring INSEAD Professor Ludo Van der Heyden.     

Ludo Van der Heyden
INSEAD Chaired Professor of Corporate Governance,
Founder of the INSEAD Corporate Governance Initiative,
Co-Director of the International Directors Programme & of the Value Creation for Owners and Directors Programme 
Ludo Van der Heyden was co-Dean of INSEAD from 1990-1995.  He holds an Engineering Degree in Applied Mathematics from the Université Catholique de Louvain and a Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences from Yale University. He lectures on governance, leadership, team dynamics, fairness in business and society, and business model innovation.

Key Facts

When: Tuesday February 12, 2019 18:30
Where: Tiffany Hotel, rue de l’Arquebuse 20, 1204 Genève Switzerland
Tickets: CCHF 45 for INSEAD NAA members (paid up) / CHF 55 for Non-Members and Guests
Registration: Online at https://en.xing-events.com/inseadnapoleon2.html

Program
18:30 Registration
18:45 Presentation and Q&A
20:00 Networking & Cocktails

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Mina Draganova, MAP’17J, President Geneva Chapter
[email protected]

31 Jan Art Geneva

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Dear Alumni,
You are invited to join us for the 5th annual artgenève tour and networking
cocktail on January 31, 2019. 

artgenève Guided Tour and Private Cocktail
January 31, 2019
Join us for the annual art lovers’ event. It is now a Geneva tradition. The guided tour will be led by INSEAD Alumnus Andrea Bastreghi. He will share his knowledge and passion for art. Cocktails and networking will follow the guided tour. Please note that the last day to register is January 29, 2019. The number of participants is limited so book early.

Key Facts

When: Thursday January 31, 2019. Tour is at 18:00 for one and a half hour.
Meeting Point: at 18:00 sharp on top of the escalator that brings to the exhibition.
Make sure you grab the leaflet with the map of the art fair, as it will be the working tool for our journey.
The precise location of our cocktail will be decided only on Jan 31st, so please stay in touch with Andrea if you are late. 
Andrea Bastreghi’s mobile phone: +41-79-392-1450

Where: Palexpo SA, Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Tickets: CHF 60 for Swiss NAA Members and partner (paid up) / CHF 70 for non-NAA Members

Registration: Register on Xing https://en.xing-events.com/artgeneva19
until January 29, 2019
You will get your entry tickets at the ticket counter. Just mention INSEAD and your name, as the staff will have the list of participants. Places are limited to 30 individuals. Couples must register each partner’s details.

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Mina Draganova, MAP’17J, Geneva Chapter President
Andrea Bastreghi, CIM 95J, Event Organizer
[email protected]

8 Nov Explore DuPont Innovation Center: Meet its top executives for inspiring conversations!

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Dear INSEAD Alumni,
We are delighted to invite you to the INSEAD alumni event to be hosted by DuPont at its Geneva Innovation Center on November 8, 2018, in Meyrin.

Explore DuPont Innovation Center: Meet its top executives for inspiring conversations!
November 8, 2018
This is the place, where new ideas become a reality and the customer experience is enhanced by the “touch and feel” in the Innovation Space to showcase the breadth of solutions and connections between materials and different industries. DuPont’s network of Innovation Centers is designed for customers and strategic partners to collaborate and generate solutions to challenging problems.    
We will be welcomed with a presentation by Dr. Simone Arizzi, DuPont Switzerland Country Leader, Technology & Innovation Director EMEA, and we will also meet Alessandra Bonvini, DuPont Geneva Innovation Center Leader, followed by the Innovation Center tour and a networking reception.

Speakers

Dr. Simone M.P. Arizzi, DuPont Switzerland Country Leader and Technology & Innovation Director EMEA
has a chemical engineering degree from the ETH (Zürich) and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from MIT. In this role Simone defines the critical competencies, infrastructure footprint and portfolio initiatives to implement the Science and Technology strategy across the region. He develops and executes DuPont’s Open Innovation strategy with industrial partners, academic institutions and start-ups. Also, Simone acts as a Principal Consultant with external clients for DuPont’s Innovation Management Practice.Furthermore, since 1991 in DuPont, he led different roles, being responsible for technology globally in DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions and creating next generation of materials for PV applications that improve the efficiency, lifetime and cost of modules, thus accelerating the path to grid parity. In addition, he worked as Technology Manager in the Material Science & Engineering division of DuPont’s Central Research and Development, in Wilmington (USA) in the areas of alternative energies with a focus on fuel cells, new materials for photovoltaic applications, as well as renewably sourced materials for packaging applications. Also, he held a variety of technology and business management positions in the Lycra® and nylon Specialty Intermediates businesses in the US and Europe.
 Alessandra Bonvini, DuPont Geneva Innovation Center Leader
has an engineering degree from Politecnico of Milan, holds this position for the last 5 years and is very passionate about it. She leads and fosters inclusive collaborations with all DuPont partners to create new projects as well positions the Center internally as a tool to support the businesses innovation developments based on maximizing the collective insights available, both internals – with DuPont technology and externals – with customers and markets, combining them to generate growth opportunities.Alessandra is with DuPont for 20 years covering different roles – starting from Product Manager to South Europe Sales Manager for Electrical Insulating Systems. Also, she covered marketing roles as Marine Industry Leader for Italy, the biggest world market for construction of yachts, cruises and ferries. In addition, Alessandra is a LEGO SERIOUS PLAY® certified facilitator and is building a Design Thinking Community to better connect DuPont to it’s partners’ Needs.

Key Facts

When: Thursday, November 8, 2018
Where: Route du Nant-d’Avril 146, 1217 Meyrin (From Cornavin take a train to the airport and then take a taxi OR take tram #18 from Cornavin, direction Cern to “l’Hôpital De La Tour” stop and then walk about 15 mins. By car: there are 10-15 parking spaces available, first come first served basis.)
Tickets:
CHF 20 INSEAD Swiss NAA Members (paid up) // CHF 35 INSEAD Alumni Non-members (price includes networking reception)

Registration:
Company events are very popular, and the number of participants is limited, so take this opportunity to register early on XING Events
https://de.xing-events.com/DUPONT

Program
13:45-14:00         Welcome and coffee
14:00-14:45         Presentation by Dr. Simone M.P. Arizzi
14:45-15:45         Tour by Alessandra Bonvini
15:45-17:00         Networking reception

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Ingrida Elijosiute, IEP’07, Geneva Chapter Committee Member and Event Organizer
Mina Draganova, MAP’17J, Geneva Chapter President
[email protected]

16 Nov INSEAD Global Luxury Forum 2018

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Dear Swiss Alumni,
The Swiss National Alumni Association is supporting the promotion of the INSEAD Global Luxury Forum on November 16th. Take advantage of the alumni discount to attend the 3rd edition of this high quality event.

50% Discount for INSEAD Alumni (NAA) HERE

INSEAD Global Luxury Forum 2018

Shifting The Paradigm:
The new frontiers of technology, human creativity, emotional engagement and value-driven business models

November 16th 2018, 9am – 8pm
Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand
2 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris
Contact: [email protected]
With shifting demographics, socioeconomics and technological advance, the retail and luxury industries are rapidly changing, becoming more experiential, more sustainable and more digital than ever.
The 2018 INSEAD Global Luxury Forum invites industry leaders to discuss how the new frontiers of retail and luxury landscapes can create value through corporate innovation.
Attendees and top experts will engage on best practices leveraging technology to enhance human creativity, strengthen customer loyalty through emotional engagement and build sustainable, value-driven business
Tickets with the VIP Lunch + Networking Cocktail
External Guests and Alumni Non NAA Members HERE
Special 50% Discount for NAA Members HERE
Startup Corporate Innovation Seminar ONLY

SCHEDULE
8h30 – 9h00: Registration & Coffee
9h00 – 13h30: Morning sessions
13h30 – 15h00: VIP Seated Lunch
15h00 – 17h00: Afternoon Sessions
15h00-17h00: Breakout Sessions: The Future of Luxury & Retail
17h00 – 19h00: Corporate & Startup Co-Creation: INSEAD Innovation Seminar
19h00 – 20h00: Champagne Networking Cocktail

OPENING SESSION – INSEAD
Miguel LOBO – INSEAD Middle East Campus – Director
Katia KACHAN – INSEAD Global Luxury Forum – Founder, INSEAD MBA’16
Noemi ZITO & Nayantara DAYAL – INSEAD RCLG MBA – Co-Presidents, MBA’18

LEADERSHIP IN THE 21 CENTURY – DRIVING IMPACT IN LUXURY
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Martin ROLL – Martin Roll Company – Business & Brand Strategist, INSEAD MBA’99
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Gilbert GHOSTINE – Firmenich SA – CEO

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE – LUXURY INDUSTRY
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Christian BLANCKAERT – Hermès International – Former Executive VP, INSEAD MBA’70
Jonathan SIBONI – Luxurynsight – CEO
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – LUXURY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Patrick CHALHOUB – Chalhoub Group – CEO
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – LUXURY IN ASIA
Ashley MICKLEWRIGHT – Bluebell – CEO
Julien HAWARI – Mediaquest – Co-CEO

SPECIAL PROJECT – WOMEN IN LUXURY
Floriane DE SAINT PIERRE – Floriane De Saint Pierre et Associés – CEO
Claire ISNARD – Chanel – Global Chief People & Organization Officer
Megha MALAGATTI – ST Dupont – Executive Director, Marketing
Rania MASRI – Chalhoub Group – Chief Transformation Officer

PANEL DISCUSSION – SHIFTING THE LUXURY DNA TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
How to best translate sustainability into both aspirational brand stories and profitable business models? The shift of the consumer’s need – from status symbols to luxury stories that connect with values and ideals
Anand VENGURLEKAR – Innovation realisation consultant, INSEAD GEMBA’13
Kunal KAPOOR – The Luxury Closet – CEO, INSEAD MBA’08
Michael BEUTLER – Kering Group – Director of Sustainability Operations
Melika DAHLOUK – NUMA – CEO
Gilbert GHOSTINE – Firmenich SA – CEO

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION & DIGITAL INTEGRATION
EXECUTIVE FOCUS – E-COMMERCE
Stephen PICARD – Oliver Wyman – Principal, Retail Consumer & Luxury Goods
Celia FRIEDMAN – Oliver Wyman – Partner, Retail Consumer & Luxury Goods

EXECUTIVE FOCUS – INSEAD RESEARCH
Unpacking Modern Luxury and Fashion Consumption Through Big Data
David DUBOIS – INSEAD – Marketing Professor

PANEL DISCUSSION – TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL TO CREATE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
How to balance between the high-tech retail and high-touch customer service? Luxury brands between innovation and century-old heritage: best practices of in-house digital transformation
David DUBOIS – INSEAD – Marketing Professor
Anne KAMINSKY – Facebook – Global Client Partner, Luxury
Stephen PICARD – Oliver Wyman – Principal, Retail Consumer & Luxury Goods
Micahel JAIS – Launchmetrics – CEO
Alain REVAH – Poshmark – VP of Business & Corporate Development

EXECUTIVE FOCUS – NO INNOVATION NO FUTURE
Jean-Claude BIVER – LVMH Watchmaking Division – Non-Executive Chairman
Felipe MONTEIRO – INSEAD – Affiliate Professor of Strategy & Academic Director, Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI)

— LUNCH BREAK —

EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY: ART, EMOTIONS & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE FOCUS – EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY – HOSPITALITY
Deepak OHRI – Lebua Hotels & Resorts, Thailand – CEO
Christophe LAURE – Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand – General Manager
PANEL DISCUSSION – VALUE CREATION THROUGH EXPERIENCES & EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Anand VENGURLEKAR – Innovation realisation consultant, INSEAD GEMBA’13
Steven MORALES DE MEDRANO – DMW Finance Group – Managing Director, INSEAD MBA’10
Michel CAMPAN – Wellness Wave – CEO
Deepak OHRI – Lebua Hotels & Resorts, Thailand – CEO
Christophe LAURE – Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand – General Manager

EXECUTIVE FOCUS – EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Matteo GABBA – Conde Nast – Executive Director

KEYNOTE – CULTURAL AGENCY AS A VEHICLE FOR BRAND LEADERSHIP: BRANDS AND ART, MEANING AND ENTERTAINMENT
Vadim GRIGORYAN – MA+Creative – Luxury & Culture Brand Strategist, INSEAD MBA’00

PANEL DISCUSSION – EMOTIONS, ART & CULTURE IN LUXURY
In the world of digital transformation, art will be the aspect of luxury consumption that will connect products to human nature. Artistic acumen and value-based story telling will be key to create meaningful customer experiences. Emotions and personal engagement will differentiate brands from each other
Vadim GRIGORYAN – MA+Creative – Luxury & Culture Brand Strategist, INSEAD MBA’00
David TOMASZEWSKI – COBALT – Film Producer
Matteo GABBA – Conde Nast – Executive Director
Nathalie COLIN – Swarovski – Creative Director, Executive Vice President CGB Management Board Member
Frederic FONTAN – Alfa Libra – Founder

BREAKOUT SESSIONS – FUTURE OF LUXURY AND RETAIL

BAIN LUXURY STUDY
Stefano FENILI – Bain & Company – Principal, Global Fashion & Luxury
Elisa Del FABBRO – Bain & Company – Case Team Leader, Global Fashion & Luxury
EXECUTIVE FOCUS – RETAIL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Rania MASRI – Chalhoub Group – Chief Transformation Officer

EXECUTIVE FOCUS – Capturing the Digital Luxury Consumer: From the Far East to Europe
Alison BRINGE – Launchmetrics – CMO

PANEL DISCUSSION – RETAIL IS NOT DEAD – THE FUTURE OF THE STORE
In the world of AI and VR, D2C, 3D scanning, RFID and Blockchain, what are the key success factors for creative companies to use the right tools for the ultimate goal – a seamless and meaningful high-end customer experience?
David DUBOIS – INSEAD, Marketing Professor
Gilles HAUMONT – Tsquared Consulting – CEO
Isabelle AGUERRE – Lux In Vivo – Founder
Joaquin VILLALBA – Nextail – CEO
Miron MIRONIUK – Cosmose – Founder & CEO

17h-19h
CORPORATE & STARTUP CO-CREATION: INSEAD INNOVATION SEMINAR

Corporate Venturing ensures innovation transfer and technological integration. What is the best way for corporate venturing to achieve its innovation goals? How companies can attract top startups and ensure high integration rates? How to leverage tech and digital trends to optimize products/solutions/customer experiences in an agile way without ‘burning money’?

IN-HOUSE VC: THE BMW VENTURE CLIENT MODEL AS AN ALTERNATIVE TOOL TO BOOST CORPORATE INNOVATION
Joerg NIESSING – INSEAD – Affiliate Professor of Marketing
Gregor GIMMY – 27Pilots & BMW Garage – Co-founder & Managing Director

A RECIPE TO SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE – STARTUP COLLABORATION
The external knowledge sourcing process in multinational corporations: overseas scouting to tap into new ideas and market opportunities
Felipe MONTEIRO – INSEAD – Affiliate Professor of Strategy & Academic Director, Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI)

CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL AS AN INNOVATION VEHICLE – KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Using venturing activities to accelerate digital transformation: a successful digital transformation requires employees to develop new skills, understand digital technologies and new ways to work and make decisions. Tapping into startups’ know-how in these areas can help a company accelerate its transformation.
Nico DEHNERT – BCG Munich – Project Leader, INSEAD MBA’16

CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL AS AN INNOVATION VEHICLE – KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Tapping into a Global Startup Ecosystem: Attracting International Investors and Industry Accelerators
Vikas AGGARWAL – INSEAD, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Katia KACHAN – INSEAD RCLG – GLF, Founder
Celine LIPPI – The Luxury Tech Fund – Managing Partner
Kunal KAPOOR – The Luxury Closet – CEO
Rania MASRI – Chalhoub Group – Chief Transformation Officer