CEMS News

160 CEMS students simulate global climate negotiations at St.GallenshamashaWed, 05/20/2026 - 16:29 From 11–13 May 2026, the University of St.Gallen welcomed students from eleven CEMS schools for this year’s CEMS Model UNFCCC Roleplay. Through an immersive simulation of the United Nations climate negotiations, CEMSies experienced firsthand the complexity of global diplomacy, multilateral

CEMS V4 Conference 2026: Resilient Leadership in a Shifting Global EconomyfilliongThu, 05/07/2026 - 16:34 In April 2026, Corvinus University of Budapest hosted the 2026 CEMS V4 Conference, organised by the CEMS Club Budapest, bringing together students from 15 nations for three days of professional development, corporate networking, and cultural immersion centred on the theme of “Resili

CEMS Marenostrum 2026: Entrepreneurship Driving Emerging EconomiesfilliongMon, 05/04/2026 - 06:36 Hosted at The American University in Cairo (AUC) on April 18-20, 2026, CEMS Marenostrum 2026 marked a milestone as the first edition at AUC bringing together students, alumni, and corporate partners to explore how entrepreneurs are transforming emerging economies. Blending business insights

CEMS North American Summit 2026: Leadership in PracticefilliongMon, 04/13/2026 - 18:34 For the first time, the CEMS North American Summit took place in New York City - a setting where global exchange is part of everyday life. Over two days, students, alumni, and corporate partners explored what it means to lead in a rapidly changing world, through company visits, diplomatic exchanges, a

CEMS Global Alumni Week 2026: Turning Global Reach into Real ExchangeshamashaMon, 04/13/2026 - 17:47 A lot can happen in one week! Bringing together 200+ participants, CEMS Global Alumni Week 2026 turned global connection into practical exchange, fresh perspectives, and lasting community value. Through diverse voices, lived experience, and future-oriented conversations, the week showed

Alumni of the Year 2026: Nominations are openfilliongThu, 04/09/2026 - 11:42 Know a CEMSie who is making a real impact? Now’s the moment to put their name forward.Across the CEMS community, alumni are building careers that go beyond titles - shaping organisations, contributing to society, and working across borders. For the 2026 edition, the CEMS Alumni of the Year Awards open a new cha

Philippe Louvet Innovation Grant 2026: Call for Proposals Now OpenfilliongMon, 03/30/2026 - 10:23 The CEMS Philippe Louvet Innovation Grant 2026 is now open - inviting bold, collaborative ideas from across the CEMS community. News Every two years, the Philippe Louvet Innovation Grant supports ini

At the Intersection of Healthcare and Tech: Khilola Shukurova, Vice President Marketing EMEA at Align TechnologyshamashaFri, 03/20/2026 - 11:30 Khilola Shukurova is a global healthcare leader with more than 20 years’ experience across the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. In 2025, she joined CEMS corporate partner Align Technology, where she leads regional marketing strateg

From CEMS Alumnus to Global CEO: Ola Källenius Returns to St. GallenfilliongMon, 03/16/2026 - 13:36 On Friday, March 13, the CEMS community at the University of St. Gallen welcomed back a distinguished guest: Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz and CEMS alumnus. News More than three decades after

Rotterdam Wins Best CEMS Club AwardfilliongTue, 02/17/2026 - 17:00 Awarded during the CEMS Club Conference in Barcelona, CEMS Club Rotterdam was named Best CEMS Club for Term 1 2025–2026. The three-day gathering also brought together 23 Club Presidents and the Student Board to exchange best practices, align on global priorities and strengthen collaboration across the CEMS network.

tesa joins the CEMS Global Alliance as a Corporate PartnerfilliongThu, 02/05/2026 - 17:05 CEMS is proud to welcome tesa as a Corporate Partner of the CEMS Global Alliance, strengthening a collaboration grounded in shared values and a common vision for the future of international business. News Wi

René Olie: Nineteen Years of Dedication to the CEMS Academic CommunityshamashaFri, 01/23/2026 - 10:21 Professor of International Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University (Netherlands), René Olie has been jointly awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 together with Jan I. Haaland for their pivotal role in advancing academic excellence and collaborat

The Global Labour Resilience Index (GLRI) 2026 unveiled at DavosfilliongWed, 01/21/2026 - 12:42 CEMS partners with Whiteshield on a global assessment of labour-market resilience. Press release The Global Labour Resilience Index (GLRI) 2026 has been officially released at Davos, on the occasion of

AI, Cognitive Offloading and Augmented Leadership: CEMS in the Global SpotlightfilliongWed, 01/21/2026 - 09:34 How CEMS insights are shaping the global conversation on AI, leadership and human judgement. In the press A new Forbes article draws on the CEMS Insights Report Augmented Leadership to e

Jan I. Haaland: Strengthening the CEMS Alliance Through Vision and CollaborationshamashaThu, 01/15/2026 - 10:55 Former Rector and Professor of Economics at NHH Norwegian School of Economics (Norway), Jan I. Haaland has been jointly awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 together with René Olie, in recognition of their long-standing engagement and leadership within the CEMS Alli

Across regions and generations, the CEMS Alumni Network is shaped by people who generously contribute their time and experience and actively give back to the community.NewsAs the CEMS Alumni Advisory Committee (CAAC) enters a new two-year mandate, it brings together continuing and newly appointed members to strengthen balanced and inclusive regional representation with Region Ambassadors (APAC, Am

Marie-Thérèse Claes: Championing Culture, Diversity & Leadership in CEMSshamashaFri, 01/09/2026 - 11:28 Professor of Gender and Diversity at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria), Marie-Thérèse Claes is nominated for the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 for her pioneering work in cross-cultural leadership and diversity within the CEMS community. News

Rafael Sardá: Thirty Years of Inspiring Sustainable Change Through CEMSfilliongFri, 12/19/2025 - 15:43 Professor of Environmental Management at ESADE Business School (Spain), Rafael Sardá is nominated for the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 for his exceptional dedication to the CEMS community. News

From Pitch to Impact: Highlights from the CEMS Startup Challenge 2025filliongMon, 12/15/2025 - 17:47 Entrepreneurship lies at the heart of the CEMS DNA. On 8 November 2024, the CEMS Startup Challenge 2025, held during the CEMS Career Forum at Esade Business School and organised by CEMS Entrepreneurs, brought five high-potential startups from the CEMS community to the stage. N

Fighting the fight for sustainability at the WWFfilliongMon, 12/15/2025 - 10:28 Having an impact, making changes – it resonates with an increasing number of young professionals, seeking purpose in and beyond their careers. But making an impact often feels overwhelming: Where to start? Volunteering? Funding? Which issue to prioritise? Am I doing too much? Am I not doing enough? In this