MBS Alumni Day 2025: A landmark 20th Edition Celebrating the Power of Giving Back

Last Friday, the MBS School of Business campus came alive for the 20th edition of the MBS Alumni Day. Over 1,150 students, 120 alumni, 30 talks and 20 companies mobilised: an extraordinary day built around exchange, transmission and connection.

A Powerful Opening Keynote to Set the Tone

The day kicked off with an opening keynote introduced by Thibaut Rochette, President of MBS Alumni, and Eric Le Deley, Deputy Academic Director General of MBS, and hosted by Maryne Avril and Loïc Sitbon, both PGE 2019 graduates. Three outstanding alumni took the stage to address a defining question: how do we guide the next generation in a world undergoing profound transformation — economic, technological and geopolitical?

Marie Aussant, Bachelor 2010, now at Lacoste, Jamil Tadili Fariss, PGE 2010, founder of JAD PARTNERS, and Frédéric Collet, PGE 1996, Partner at KPMG, shared their insights, convictions and experiences with refreshing honesty and generosity — setting the tone for a day defined by authenticity.

30 Talks, 800 Connections: Real, Unfiltered Conversations

Throughout the day, our students had the opportunity to take part in over 30 themed talks led by MBS alumni. Straight-talking, hands-on discussions covering career paths, professional choices, opportunities — and the realities of the working world. No polished speeches, just genuine experiences that help our students better understand and prepare for the professional landscape ahead.

In total, over 800 connections were made in the course of a single day — each one a new piece of advice, a fresh perspective, or the start of a meaningful professional relationship.

Over 20 Companies on Campus to Recruit and Connect

The MBS Alumni Day is also a prime opportunity to connect with the business world. This year, more than 20 partner companies made the trip to campus to meet our students, share insights about their industries and explore recruitment opportunities: Africa Global Logistics, Altémed, CDC Habitat, Conceptole Industrie, Coopérative U, Deloitte, DYNEFF, Fortil, French Property Consulting, Gemmaris, Lidl France, Groupe Nicollin, Oracle, Orchestra, PwC, UFF – Wealth Management Advisory, and VINCI Facilities Building Solutions.

Their presence is a testament to the trust these organisations place in MBS-trained profiles and to the school’s growing appeal in the recruitment market.

The MBS Community: A Lasting Force

What truly makes the MBS Alumni Day special, beyond the numbers, is the spirit that drives it: a tight-knit, committed and generous community. Our alumni never really leave — they come back, they share, they inspire.

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of them for their presence, their dedication and their desire to give back. This is where it all begins.

Relive the highlights of this special day on our social media channels!