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Excelia Business School strengthens its governance to support its ambition for academic excellence and pedagogical innovation.
Excelia Business School : governance in service of academic excellence
A new momentum for higher education at Excelia
From November 1, 2025, Excelia Business School evolves its academic governance. Professors Valentina Kirova, Amir Hasnaoui, and Miia Chabot join the management team with a shared ambition : to elevate academic excellence and pedagogical innovation to new heights.
Three new leaders for a shared academic vision
Valentina Kirova : inspiring and uniting the Faculty
Appointed Associate Dean of Faculty, Valentina Kirova succeeds Valérie Fernandes. A professor of marketing and applied research specialist within the CERIIM – Center for Research in Intelligence and Innovation Management, she will oversee faculty development strategy and academic talent recruitment.
- Goal : strengthen the cohesion and international visibility of the faculty.
Amir Hasnaoui : ensuring programme quality and impact
Alongside the new Dean of Faculty, Amir Hasnaoui becomes Associate Dean for Programmes and Academic Affairs. His mission : ensure teaching quality and compliance with national and international standards. He will guide programme development to align with students’ and market needs.
- Excelia thus reaffirms its academic rigor and international recognition.
Miia Chabot : reimagining pedagogy and learning experience
Appointed Associate Dean Pedagogy & Innovative Learning, Miia Chabot will lead pedagogical innovation projects and immersive learning initiatives, including the Blue Education Experience, Excelia’s educational signature.
- An approach combining ecological transition, engagement, and experiential learning.
Governance and Strategy 2025–2030: a forward-looking business school
These appointments align with the “Business Education for our futureS” strategic plan, central to the “Intelligences for our futureS” project.
For Tamym Abdessemed, Deputy CEO and Dean of Excelia Business School, this new governance embodies a strong commitment:
An international faculty, a driver of excellence
Excelia counts 120 permanent professors, 57% of whom are international. This human capital is a key differentiator. By reinforcing its governance, the school fosters synergy between research, teaching, and international engagement.
Innovation, commitment, and openness : the pillars of Excelia
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Academic excellence: globally recognized educational standards
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Pedagogical innovation: hybrid and immersive formats
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International openness: diversity among faculty and students
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Societal engagement: integration of sustainability into all programmes
Excelia : a school combining vision, talent, and impact
Through this renewed governance, Excelia Business School confirms its position as a leading player in higher education in France and abroad. A bold strategy built on academic excellence, creativity, and responsibility.
