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The ESSEC Sports Chair trains future leaders in sports business and provides them with an understanding of sport as a complex global industry with multiple stakeholders, and of current trends such as new funding models, digital, and e-sports. The Chair also develops future leaders across different industries through “lessons learned” from sport, ranging from the development of individual strengths and values to the effective leadership of groups and teams. Its aim is to become a think tank on the subject of sports management, to create a research community, and produce high-level academic and applied research.
What is the Sports Chair about?
What is the Sports Chair about?
ESSEC_SPORTS CHAIR_DEF (1).mp4🏆 The Story of the ESSEC Sports Chair
🏆 The Story of the ESSEC Sports Chair
Welcome to the ESSEC Sports Chair — a program where passion for sports meets business excellence! Let’s dive into the milestones that have shaped this unique adventure:
🌟 2001 — The Spark
🌟 2001 — The Spark
It all started when ESSEC alumni from the sports industry envisioned a program that would empower talented students to pitch winning sports strategies to executive committees in top companies.
🚀 2002 — The Launch
🚀 2002 — The Launch
The very first Sports Chair opened, welcoming students from all ESSEC programs.
Backed by big names like Peugeot, Taylor Wessing, Havas Sport, and Adidas — with Coca-Cola joining the team later.
A dynamic two-year program focused on case studies — two per student — to boost hands-on learning!
🥇 2003 — Growing Stronger
🥇 2003 — Growing Stronger
The Master in Sports (EEE program) was born, with one-third of the program dedicated to soft skills, including unforgettable team-building trips to Marcoussis and Clairefontaine.
First partnerships with UEFA to shape the future of European football.
🌍 2007 — Olympic Vibes
🌍 2007 — Olympic Vibes
Kicked off studies for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on hot new sports like 3x3 basketball, rugby sevens, and skateboarding.
🌐 2010 — Going Global
🌐 2010 — Going Global
Launched projects with the United Nations to tackle big challenges through sports.
Played a key role in the editorial content at the Global Sports Forum in Barcelona.
✈️ 2014 — On the World Stage
✈️ 2014 — On the World Stage
Contributed to the Global Sports Forum in Doha, sharing insights and expertise with industry leaders worldwide.
🔥 2020 — The Next Chapter
🔥 2020 — The Next Chapter
Under the visionary leadership of K. Strauss, the Sports Chair was reinvented with fresh energy and new partners: PSG, Allianz, EDF, FFBB, INSEP, and Sport Dans la Ville.
💪 The ESSEC Sports Chair continues to inspire, innovate, and empower the next generation of sports industry leaders. The adventure has only just begun!
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