Highlights from a Year of Mentorship, Employer Engagement and Real-World Learning.
The European Careers Centre at ESCP Business School continues to play a pivotal role in preparing students for the professional world. Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, the Careers Centre at the Turin Campus curated a comprehensive programme of initiatives designed to foster career development, strengthen employer engagement, and provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences.
This year’s highlights include:
- 25 Career Development Workshops (e.g. LinkedIn Masterclass, Negotiation Skills, Job Interview Prep)
- 17 Company Presentations
- 12 Company Experiences
- 7 Project Collaborations (Business Challenges & Company Projects)
- 15 Guest Lectures & Teaching Sessions
- 4 Mentorship Programmes with major global employers
- 4 Multi-Company Events (Turin Career Fair, F&B Recruiting Days, Green Hackathon, Startup Night)
- 3 Alumni Networking Events
With the support of 21 strategic corporate partners, ESCP Turin Campus continues to foster valuable relationships between students and global employers.
Green Hackathon 2024: Innovation for Impact
The 5th edition of the ESCP Green Hackathon highlighted the Turin Campus as a dynamic space for innovation and sustainability-driven learning. The event brought together 120 international students, leading companies and academic experts to develop ideas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Structured into four key phases – brainstorming, development, consolidation and output definition – the day challenged participants to work in teams and present creative, high-impact solutions to real-world issues.
The Green Hackathon was supported by a strong group of event partners, including AlixPartners, Bain & Company, BNL BNP Paribas, KPMG, BIP, Caffè Vergnano 1882, DOLDER LTD., Facile.it, Eurofins, TeamSystem, and U.G.A. Nutraceuticals. Keynote speeches from Francesca D’Angelo (Sostenibilità Consulting) and Enrica Arena (Orange Fiber) further inspired participants to drive impact through innovation.
The Hackathon concluded with the pitch of the top three projects, selected by a jury of professionals and faculty members. The winning project, EduBridge – For People, From People, was developed by Team Green Eyes (Lukas de La Trobe, Luca M. Wartini, Yongqi Fan, Ruowei Gan, Zeno Ragazzoni and Dante Perinotti). It proposed a cross-cultural tutoring platform connecting students in the UK, Ireland and Nigeria to foster inclusive education for learners with ADHD and underserved communities. As part of their prize, the team visited KPMG’s offices, where they engaged with professionals and explored career opportunities.
Career Fair 2025: A Gateway to Global Employers
Held on 20–21 February 2025, the Turin Cross-Industry Career Fair brought together around 800 international students and more than 50 global companies, offering a unique opportunity to explore career paths, engage with employers, and expand professional networks.
Over two intensive days, students had the chance to interact with recruiters and talent acquisition teams from a wide range of sectors, from consulting and finance to tech, luxury and FMCG, fostering meaningful connections and opening doors to future internships.
Participating companies:
20 February: Accenture, AlixPartners, Amazon, American Express, Argos Wityu, Artemest, BIP, BNP Paribas, BPI, CDP Equity, Clearwater International, Davines, Eaton, Eurofins, EY, Facile.it, Generali, IT Value Partners, Kearney, Lavazza, Luxottica, Mediobanca, QSRP, Strategy& (PwC), TeamSystem, U.G.A. Nutraceuticals, Venchi.
21 February: Altman Solon, Amplifon, Azimut Benetti, Bain&Company, Banca Mediolanum, Banco BPM, Bregal, Capgemini, Crédit Agricole, Danone, Ferrero, Fincantieri, Giorgio Armani, Intesa Sanpaolo, Jakala, Kering, KPMG, Lazard, L'Oreal, Petronas, Protiviti, Reply, Santander, Sella, TNP, Vitale&CO.
This year’s edition once again confirmed the ESCP Turin Campus as a strategic hub for cross-industry recruiting, where students and employers meet in an environment that encourages dialogue, ambition, and shared opportunities.
Startup Night: Exploring Entrepreneurial Pathways
Organised in collaboration with Blue Factory, the ESCP startup incubator, the first Startup Night at ESCP Turin attracted 100+ students and 17 early-stage companies for a night of pitches, networking, and recruitment.
Participating startups: 12Venture Società Benefit, Acus, Builtdifferent, Citiculture, Djungle Studio, Guanxi Group, IMBA® – Embedded Insurance Solutions, Khoraline, LOKI – Laboratory Of Key Innovations, MarketRock, Nevomo, Plug and Play Tech Center, Space for Imagination, SUNSPEKER, VirtualE (VE), Wibo, Menumal
This event celebrated innovation and entrepreneurship, connecting students to purpose-driven companies and alternative career paths.
Food & Beverage Recruiting Days
This year’s F&B Recruiting Days welcomed 460 students, 52 recruiters, and 26 leading companies, with 95 job opportunities presented.
Participating companies: Asahi Group Holdings, Barilla Group, Bosca SpA, Caffè Vergnano 1882, Fater, Fiorital S.p.A., Gruppo Nestlé Italia, Lindt & Sprüngli, Loacker, Makr Shakr, PEDEVILLA SPA – Società Benefit, PERCASSI, AB InBev, Bella&Bona, Eurofins, Flaskk, Foorban, Hosco, LightBlue Consulting, Menumal, miscusi, Morsy, QSRP, Restworld, Small Giants, Venchi.
These sector-specific online recruiting events offer students exposure to both multinational corporations and dynamic food-tech startups.
Mentorship Programmes: Personalised Guidance from Industry Leaders
Four bespoke mentorship programmes delivered in 2024–2025 exemplify ESCP Turin Campus’ commitment to student-centred career development:
- AlixPartners – Women Mentorship Programme: This initiative offered female students at ESCP the opportunity to connect with experienced consultants at AlixPartners, exploring career paths in consulting through a gender-inclusive lens. The programme featured mentoring sessions designed to empower participants as they prepare to enter a competitive field.
- Accenture – Navigate the Consulting Industry: 26 students benefited from a tailored series of individual meetings with Accenture professionals. The programme covered career orientation, case interview simulations, and sector insights.
- OC&C Strategy Consultants: Five selected students took part in a dual-stage programme involving career mapping and mock consulting interviews, guided by OC&C consultants in Italy.
- Gucci: Delivered to 19 MSc in Luxury Management students, this programme provided one-to-one mentoring sessions focused on CV refinement, confidence-building, and interview preparation, facilitated by Gucci’s HR team.
These programmes reflect the value of one-to-one learning in building confidence, developing soft skills, and accelerating professional readiness.
21 Strategic Corporate Partners: Building the Future Together
The Turin Campus proudly collaborates with 21 corporate partners across sectors such as consulting, finance, fashion, energy, and technology. These partnerships fuel career events, employer branding activities, HR meetings and teaching sessions with senior executives.
ESCP Turin’s 21 Corporate Partners:
AlixPartners, Amplifon, Argos Wityu, Avio Aero, Azimut Benetti Group, Bain & Company, BCG, BNL BNP Paribas, Eaton, EssilorLuxottica, EY, Facile.it, Generali Italia, Kearney, KPMG, Lavazza, Lazard, Petronas Lubricants International, Reply, TeamSystem, U.G.A. Nutraceuticals.
These companies play a crucial role in shaping the ESCP student experience, offering inspiration, insight, and opportunity at every step.
Academic Sponsorships: Bringing Business Insight into the Classroom
At ESCP Turin Campus, we strongly believe that academic excellence is enhanced when paired with the practical insights of industry. Through our Academic Sponsorship model, we invite leading companies to take an active role in the learning experience by contributing real-world business cases, interactive lectures and co-designed course content. This synergy between academia and the corporate world allows students to apply theory in context, and develop the competencies demanded by today's employers.
In the 2024–2025 academic year, we were proud to continue our collaboration with two prestigious organisations as Academic Sponsors of the Master in Management, each supporting a specialised track:
- BNP Paribas – Investment Banking Specialisation: BNP Paribas brought valuable expertise to a programme designed to equip students with the technical skills, financial knowledge and analytical rigour required in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of international finance. Through practical casework and in-class contributions, students explored the tools and frameworks needed to succeed in investment banking and capital markets.
- EY – Strategic Consulting for Business Transformation Specialisation: EY supported a track aimed at shaping forward-thinking consultants and business strategists, helping students develop the capabilities to respond to rapidly evolving markets, sustainability challenges, and digital transformation. EY professionals engaged with students through interactive sessions and real-life business scenarios, fostering a mindset aligned with strategic innovation and impact.
These partnerships reflect ESCP's commitment to applied learning, combining academic expertise with employer insight. Together with our Academic Sponsors, we help shape learning experiences that are practical, relevant and aligned with today’s job market.
Looking Ahead
“Career development at ESCP is about more than job placement, it’s about preparing students to lead with purpose and impact in an evolving global business landscape. Thanks to the strong support of our corporate partners, the many companies we collaborate with, and the engagement of our Alumni community, we bring business into the classroom and open the doors of industry to our students. Through mentorships, applied projects and direct interaction with professionals, we help them build the skills, mindset and networks needed for long-term success.” said Erica Brignolo, Head of Corporate Relations at ESCP Turin Campus.
As we look ahead to the next academic year, ESCP Turin reaffirms its commitment to employer engagement, international careers, and developing the business leaders of tomorrow.
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