Our Mission

The ESCP Institute for Leadership and Inclusive Management envisions a future where inclusive leadership drives organizational success and social progress. Through cutting-edge research, innovative education, and deep industry partnerships, we equip leaders with the knowledge and tools to create workplaces where all talents can flourish. Our international community of scholars and practitioners works at the intersection of leadership, diversity, and organizational transformation to shape the future of management practices.

Our DNA

Create

Generating cutting-edge knowledge at the intersection of leadership, diversity, and organizational transformation.

Transform

Equipping leaders with innovative tools and insights to build truly inclusive organizations.

Impact

Driving measurable change in how organizations approach leadership and inclusion.


Leadership Section

Director

Géraldine Galindo - Professor - ESCP

Géraldine Galindo

Professor
Director of the Institute "Leadership and Inclusive Management"

Her research on religious diversity in the workplace has led her to delve deeper into the subjects of diversity, inclusion and leadership, both in the academic world and with companies.

She is the author of books and academic articles. She regularly participates in academic and professional working groups on these subjects.

She has two main roles within the Institute:

  • to coordinate the Institute's actions.
  • to drive new collective projects at the intersection between research and the professional world.

Project Leaders

Kerstin Alfes - Professor - ESCP

Kerstin Alfes

Professor
Management
kalfes@escp.eu

Almudena Cañibano - Professor - ESCP

Almudena Cañibano

Professor
Management
acanibano@escp.eu

Marion Festing - Professor - ESCP

Marion Festing

Professor
Management
mfesting@escp.eu

Maria Koutsovoulou - Associate Professor - ESCP

Maria Koutsovoulou

Associate Professor
Management
mkoutsovoulou@escp.eu

Emmanuelle Leon -  Associate Professor

 - ESCP

Emmanuelle Leon

Associate Professor
Management
leon@escp.eu

Daniela Lup -   Professor

 - ESCP

Daniela Lup

Professor
Management
dlup@escp.eu

Research Associates

PostDoc profiles

Research in Action

Identity at Work Leading research on invisible dimensions of workplace diversity

Invisible Identities Project

Invisible Identities Project

Investigating how organizations can recognize and support hidden aspects of employee identity

Religious Diversity Study

Religious Diversity Study

Understanding religious expression in the workplace and developing inclusive practices

Future of Leadership Shaping tomorrow's leadership models

Mental Health & Performance Creating psychologically safe workplaces

Impostor Syndrome Research

Impostor Syndrome Research

Understanding and addressing psychological barriers to professional development

Latest Publications

Videos

ESCP scholars share their latest research on leadership and inclusion. Join us as we explore how their findings shape organizational practices and drive meaningful change in today's business world.

Watch More

Personal Branding: A Leadership Essential

With Prof. Géraldine Galindo

How leaders can develop authentic personal brands that drive organizational change and foster inclusive environments. (In French)

Religious Diversity in the Workplace

With Prof. Géraldine Galindo

Exploring how organizations can create inclusive environments that respect and support religious diversity. (In French)

The Future Manager

With Prof. Chiara Succi

Understanding the evolving role of managers in creating inclusive teams and fostering psychological safety.

Standing Out on LinkedIn: Escaping Conformity and Banality

With Prof. Géraldine Galindo

How to build an authentic leadership presence in digital spaces while avoiding conformity and standing out meaningfully. (In French)

Medias

Our experts regularly contribute to leading publications, sharing insights that shape the conversation around leadership and inclusion.

Our Events

Programs & Services

Education

bachlor programme ESCP

Degree ProgramsBachelor:
Journey to D&I (24h)
 

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

Master in Management ESCP

Degree ProgramsMiM: Creating an Inclusive Organizational Culture: Strategies for Tomorrow's Leaders

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Women in leadership ESCP

Executive EducationWomen in Leadership
Certificate
 

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Leadership for Diversity ESCP

Executive EducationLeadership for Diversity
Certificate
 

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

Women in leadership ESCP

Executive EducationWomen in Leadership
Certificate
 

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

Leadership for Diversity ESCP

Executive EducationLeadership for Diversity
Certificate
 

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