The annual ESCP UK Alumni & Friends Summer Soirée returned to London for its 9th edition.

The event brought together UK-based graduates from across all ESCP programmes for a relaxed summer BBQ in the sun.

Hosted at the Goodenough House in central London, the event welcomed over 60 UK-based alumni from finance, consulting, tech, energy, entrepreneurs, and more.

From recent Class of 2025 graduates of the Bachelor in Management (BSc) and MBA in International Management, to a Class of 1983 alumnus from the flagship Master in Management programme, the event brought together a truly intergenerational group. Bachelor’s, Master’s, specialised MSc, MBA, and Executive Education alumni were all represented, eager to reconnect with peers and build new connections within the wider ESCP community.

Photo: ESCP Alumni enjoying reconnecting at the Summer Soirée 2025


The evening’s speeches offered an outlook on the School’s ambitions and strategy. Kamran Razmdoost, Dean of the London Campus, opened the night by highlighting ESCP’s recent achievements, including strong international rankings, campus growth, continued programme innovation, and the recently granted full UK degree awarding powers.

Executive President and Dean, Léon Laulusa introduced the Bold & United strategic plan, outlining ESCP’s goal to become the European University of Management, reflecting on the School's values and introducing plans for opening the ESCP School of Technology and the ESCP School of Governance. Florence Dupuy-Pardo, International Development Director at ESCP Foundation, spoke about the School's first capital campaign - Rising Together - with a call for all alumni to join the collective effort to support faculty, students and long-term strategic investments across all campuses.
 

Our annual ESCP Alumni Summer Soirée was a true celebration of our growing and vibrant community in the UK. As the London Campus has expanded, so has the strength of our alumni network. Gatherings like these showcase genuine connection, collaboration, and the continuity of our joint efforts as a community. We deeply appreciate the contributions of our alumni and hope this soirée continues to be a platform for strengthening our ties and building meaningful relationships for years to come.

Prof. Kamran Razmdoost, Dean of ESCP Business School LondonProf. Kamran Razmdoost
Dean of ESCP Business School London

The UK remains a dynamic hub for ESCP alumni, with over 4,000 active members across sectors such as finance and banking, technology, consulting, luxury, energy, among others. Alumni in attendance represented companies like Accenture, Apple, Chanel, Citi, HP, HSBC, startups, and leading institutions, showing the diversity and impact of the ESCP alumni in the UK.
 

I’ve been involved with the Association for many years and am proud to be part of this community. Events like this remind us how valuable it is to have a network we can rely on. It’s about reconnecting, supporting each other, learning, having a good time, and giving back so we keep this network strong for the future.

Navindra Thanabalan, Director of Managing Consulting, Strategic Development and Innovation at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence and ESCP Class of 2007 alumnusNavindra Thanabalan
Director of Managing Consulting, Strategic Development and Innovation at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence and ESCP Class of 2007 alumnus

About the ESCP Alumni Association

With over 85,000 active members and 200 international delegates worldwide, the Alumni Association remains at the heart of ESCP's mission to strengthen its presence in the UK and beyond. This event is one of the many events, workshops, and networking opportunities that the Association is providing to support and engage its vibrant community.
 

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