HEC Paris in Qatar and Salam International sign MoU

Following initial discussions between the two parties, HEC Paris in Qatar and Salam International have agreed to cooperate with a view to enroll Salam International executives on HEC Paris talent development programmes in Qatar and internationally.

One of the first programmes that will open its doors to participants from Salam International will be the Advanced Certificate in Luxury, which takes place in Paris and Milan.

"HEC Paris is deeply honored to partner with Salam International in providing Executive Education programmes for its delegates," said Professor Bernard Ramanantsoa, Dean of HEC Paris, who signed the MoU together with Mr Issa Abu Issa, Chairman and CEO of Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL).

"In addition, such a partnership enables us to collaborate on case studies that can provide professors all over the world with interesting material to be used when teaching about the region. With insights that prepare participants to work on and improve their skills in organizational change, this partnership will likewise enable Salam International build their corporate competitiveness within a global economy," he added.

"Thus, HEC Paris looks forward to further growing its relationship with Salam International and establishing a wider-reaching partnership," Professor Ramanantsoa added.

In welcoming the MoU with HEC Paris, Mr Abu Issa, commented, "Salam International's mission is to achieve sustainable and profitable growth whilst simultaneously creating long term value for our shareholders. As we strive to be the preferred partner of suppliers and customers, we aim to continuously develop our people and the communities in which we operate."

"Thus, we welcome this MoU with HEC Paris and look forward to a long-lasting, productive and mutually beneficial partnership," he added.

Within the framework of the MoU, HEC Paris and Salam International will be working together on a case study that highlights the objectives and challenges of family businesses going public on the Qatari Exchange. The case study is being developed by Thomas Åstebro, Associate Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris, assisted by his doctoral student Wendy Bradley.