Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools, has welcomed its Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2027 to its state-of-the-art Doha campus, reaffirming its role in developing senior leaders ready to contribute to regional transformation and long-term economic progress.
The new cohort brings together 45 experienced executives from sectors central to economic diversification and growth. Women make up 36% of the class, while Qatari nationals account for 44%, underscoring the program’s role in strengthening national leadership capacity alongside regional and international expertise.
The class reflects a strong international dimension, bringing together executives from 15 nationalities across the GCC, the Levant, and Europe. Further underscoring the program’s regional reach, eight executives are traveling from Kuwait, the UAE, and France to attend modules in Doha, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for globally connected executive education.
Closely aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and broader development priorities across the Middle East, the part-time Executive MBA emphasizes strategic leadership, private sector advancement, and sustainable value creation. Delivered in a modular format, the program enables participants to balance demanding professional responsibilities and family life while engaging in a rigorous combination of core management disciplines, leadership development, and applied strategic projects, equipping them to lead change across both established organizations and emerging industries.
Through HEC Paris, Doha’s technology-enabled campus and its global academic ecosystem, participants gain access to internationally recognized faculty and immersive learning experiences. This global-local approach enables executives to apply international insights directly to regional challenges amid rapid technological and organizational change.
“Each Executive MBA cohort reflects our ambition to prepare leaders who combine strategic clarity with practical impact and who embody HEC Paris’s values: curiosity, excellence, diversity, responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Joshua Kobb, Chief Growth and Impact Officer at HEC Paris, Doha. “The Class of 2027 stands out for its depth of experience and diversity of perspectives, positioning its participants to create meaningful value for their organizations and for the region.”
Mansoor Al-Ansari, EMBA participant, noted: “Engaging with senior leaders from different industries and backgrounds, while tackling challenges directly relevant to our region, creates a learning experience that is both inspiring and immediately applicable.”
As the Executive MBA Class of 2027 begins its journey, HEC Paris, Doha continues to play a vital role in shaping leaders who can navigate complexity, drive performance, and contribute to sustainable growth across Qatar and the wider region.
