A Conversation with André Hoffmann and Peter Vanham : Exploring the New Nature of Business

Join us at ESCP for a presentation of The New Nature of Business and an evening of ideas, research, and dialogue on prosperity and sustainability.

📅 Thursday, 4 September 2025

⏰ 6PM–7PM CEST (followed by a cocktail reception)

📍 ESCP Business School, 3 Rue Armand Moisant, 75015 Paris

ESCP Business School is pleased to welcome André Hoffmann and Peter Vanham for a special presentation of their new book, The New Nature of Business: The Path to Prosperity and Sustainability.

In this timely and thought-provoking work, businessman André Hoffmann and journalist as well as ESCP Global Executive Ph.D. candidate Peter Vanham describe how companies should change their ways to have continued success, and why the current modus operandi is not working.

The book offers a practical template for creating “sustainable prosperity”, enriched with case studies of companies that have not only survived but thrived by opting for change. From Roche’s innovative sustainability practices to lessons from IKEA, INSEAD, Harley Davidson, and Holcim, the authors provide actionable insights for how to balance business needs with impact on nature, shareholders with stakeholders, and short-term vs. long-term profits.

Whether you are a business leader, entrepreneur, policy maker or student, this event offers an opportunity to engage directly with the authors and explore how we can redefine success in business today.

Programme

  • Foreword by Margot de Lasteyrie, Global Executive Ph.D. and Strategic Initiative Director at ESCP Business School
  • Welcome Speech by Prof. Véronique Tran, Executive Vice-President of Executive Education and Corporate Relations at ESCP Business School
  • Book Presentation by André Hoffman
  • Behind the Research with Peter Vanham, Global Executive Ph.D. candidate at ESCP
  • Moderated Discussion led by ESCP Associate Dean of Sustainability Gorgi Krlev featuring André Hoffman, Peter Vanham and a special guest speaker.
  • Closing remarks with the presence of ESCP Dean Léon Laulusa
  • Booking signing opportunity with André Hoffman & Peter Vanham

The presentation will be followed by a cocktail reception from 19:00 to 21:00, offering a chance to connect, reflect, and continue the conversation.

This event is open to the ESCP community and invited guests. Please register here.

Location

Organiser: ESCP Business School

3 Rue Armand Moisant - 75015 Paris

Map

Data

Start date: 04/09/2025

Start time: 6:00 PM

End time: 7:00 PM