ESCP London celebrates 10th annual Alumni & Friends Summer Party

With panoramic views across London's iconic skyline, the evening welcomed graduates from across ESCP's programmes and generations. Some attended for the first time, while many have returned year after year, demonstrating the strength and continuity of the School's growing community in the United Kingdom.

Today, nearly 4,000 ESCP alumni live and work across the UK, building careers across finance, technology, consulting, luxury, energy and many other sectors that shape the UK economy. This year's event welcomed alumni from organisations like EY, Meta, BNP Paribas, Deloitte, Chanel, and National Grid.

The evening also celebrated an important year of progress for ESCP London Campus. In her welcome address, Professor Marie Taillard, Dean of ESCP London Campus, reflected on the School's continued growth and its expanding contribution to the UK's higher education and business landscape. Since receiving UK Degree Awarding Powers, ESCP has expanded its academic offer, strengthened partnerships with businesses and reinforced its position as an international business school in the UK. Over the past year, the School secured the Small Business Charter accreditation and is preparing to welcome the first cohort of its Help to Grow: Management programme in January 2027, supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises to scale their businesses.

Professor Taillard also shared updates on the expansion of the London Campus. Responding to steady student demand and the introduction of new programmes, ESCP will open an additional floor in its Finchley Road building this autumn, adding new teaching facilities and dedicated study spaces for its growing student community.

Looking ahead, she outlined plans for the new MSc in Digital Product Management & Technology, expected to launch in 2027 as part of the future ESCP School of Technology. She also highlighted the London Campus's work in artificial intelligence, including its "Leveraging AI for Business" track within the Global Master in Management delivered jointly with CEIBS.

Highlighting the role of philanthropy in supporting ESCP's long-term ambitions

Florence Dupuy-Pardo, Director of International Development at ESCP Foundation, shared an update on the Foundation's €100 million #RisingTogether campaign, launched one year ago to accelerate the School's development through investment in research, faculty excellence and student experience.

Just twelve months into the campaign, the Foundation has already secured €50 million in donations and commitments from alumni, corporate partners and philanthropists. These funds are helping expand scholarship opportunities, strengthen research, enhance student learning experiences and invest in innovation across ESCP's six European campuses.

Florence also invited the London community to continue supporting the campaign at the ESCP Foundation Gala Dinner, which will take place on 17 November at the Royal Automobile Club.

Linda Wakam, Director of International Development at the ESCP Alumni Association, closed the formal speeches by thanking everyone who contributed to another successful series of alumni events across the summer.

She reflected on the continued growth of the UK alumni community, welcoming the appointment of Saloni Gupta as UK Regional Alumni Manager alongside the ongoing commitment of the Association's UK alumni delegates - Henri Leowski, Eulogio Sanz, Navindra Thanabalan and Sophian Nacer - whose work continues to strengthen alumni engagement across the UK.

Beyond the speeches, the evening highlighted the important role alumni play in supporting the School's students and future development. Many attendees expressed interest in contributing as guest speakers, panellists, and visiting lecturers, while others explored opportunities to recruit students for the 12-week consultancy projects, which allow businesses to work directly with a multidisciplinary student team of 4-6 students to solve their business challenges. Several attendees also discussed future talent recruitment opportunities, recognising the value that ESCP graduates bring through their international education, multicultural experience and practical business mindset.

Ten years on, the ESCP Alumni & Friends Summer Party remains an important highlight in the London alumni calendar. It offers an opportunity to reconnect with friends, strengthen professional networks and explore new ways of working with the School, whether through mentoring, guest lectures, student projects or recruitment.

As ESCP London continues to grow its academic portfolio, strengthen its ties with UK businesses and expand opportunities for students across its European campuses, its alumni community remains an important part of that journey.