
Research at the heart of Excelia’s mission and strategy

Our 3 key research areas aim to encourage all forms of intellectual contribution and to raise Excelia’s profile and reputation in the research arena.
Research Area no.1: Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility
Head of Research Area: Pierre Baret
The SD-CSR research area reflects the group’s history and its DNA. As such, significant expertise has been developed, particularly in the field of in-company research. The researchers involved in the SD-CSR area are active in many of the major French-speaking and international academic bodies.
Some 28 research-active Faculty are involved in the SD-CSR research area.
Area of Research no. 2: Tourism Management
Head of Research Area: Marine L'Hostis
This area of research reflects a geographic, economic and local policy strategy. Contributing researchers benefit from peer recognition, both in France and internationally, through intellectual contributions, the hosting of research events (Champlain, AFMAT Conference) and membership of AFMAT, the Francophone Tourism Management Association (Association Francophone en Management du Tourisme).
Some 13 research-active Faculty are involved in the Tourism Management research area.
Area of Research no. 3: Agility, Innovation Digitalisation (AID)
Head of Research Area: Mirza ELAHI
This area focusses on the current issues of innovation, growth, and the transformation of organisations. Its activities reflect the research themes of our research-active Faculty as well as a commitment and a desire to respond to existing and future concerns of companies and organisations.
Some 31 research-active Faculty are involved in the AID research area.