The Team

Marc Mazodier

 Professor of Marketing, 

ESSEC Business School

Marc Mazodier teaches various undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive marketing courses. His academic research focuses on brand management and marketing communication efficacy. His work has been published in collective volumes and in leading academic journals such as Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. In addition to his academic work, Marc has done consulting for companies from various sectors. He is Affiliate Researcher at the SAMS Institute (Sales & Marketing Strategy Institute). Marc has given several marketing research seminars in Europe, Asia, and Middle East. Marc is used to working with companies to maximize their marketing efforts thanks to AI applications. He will coach the students on their various projects.  

Anastasios DOSIS

Associate Professor of Economics, ESSEC Business School

Anastasios Dosis teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in microeconomics, managerial economics, industrial organization and financial economics. His research lies at the intersection of financial economics and industrial organization, and has been published in leading academic journals such as the RAND Journal of Economics, the Journal of International Economics, and the Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization. In addition to his academic work, Anastasios is involved in various institutional and pedagogical initiatives at ESSEC. He will support the students in the development and refinement of their projects. 

Lise COSIMI

Chair Executive Director

With more than 25 years of experience in the international sports industry, Lise Cosimi has a deep knowledge of international mega multi-sport events, from bidding to organisation and delivery. Her international expertise offers Lise a deep insight of the world’s sports industry and associated challenges, dealing on a daily basis with worldwide key sports stakeholders. Prior to joining the sports chair, Lise was the Managing Director of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. Lise graduated from ESSEC and holds a Master 2 degree in General Management as well as an Executive Certificate “Women Board Ready”. She also holds a Master 2 degree in Media and Telecom from IMM Paris and a translator &interpreter diploma from ISIT in 3 European languages. 

Julien BEKONO

Chair Coordinator

Julien BEKONO has been working at Essec since 2011, and has spent his time coordinating some of the best programs such as the MS SMIB, Master in Finance and the Savoir-Faire d'Exception Management Chair.

His passion for sport and caring for people is sure to provide a great experience for all members and partners of the Essec Sports Chair.