ESSEC Business School is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Misk Schools from Saudi Arabia, represented by Dr. Steffen Sommer, Director General. This MoU signifies a collaborative effort to develop customized programs aimed at fostering leadership development among female participants. The programs will be offered at ESSEC campuses in La Défense, Paris, and Singapore.
ESSEC Business School Signs MoU with Misk Schools for Customized Leadership Development Programs
12.6.2023
The key elements of the MoU include :
- Ambition to co-create and deliver a custom program tailored to address the leadership development of the future talents of the female students at MISK Schools through a series of training programs at ESSEC, including an academic and experiential component for students to experience during the academic year, targeting to launch the first module for the 2023/2024
- To co-develop a learning journey for the female students at MISK Schools, with a core content on leadership, leading to one-week modules in Paris or Singapore, two of our ESSEC Campuses.
- Enhance student academic content (concepts, exercises, simulations, group work) but also experiential learning through a variety of site visits and guest speakers broadening their understanding.
- Knowledge sharing with private, public and nonprofit organizations in different sectors (such as French entrepreneurship ecosystem, luxury and hospitality industry)
- The immersion modules in the French and/ or Singaporean ecosystems with a global impact will be taught by ESSEC Faculty and practitioners, content will be custom made to better fit the learning objectives set by MISK Schools and ESSEC Business School.
PRESENTATION OF MISK SCHOOLS
The Misk Foundation, founded by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, focuses on philanthropy in education, culture, and media. Misk Schools, a part of the foundation, aims to set a new standard for non-profit private education in Saudi Arabia and be recognized among the top 10 schools worldwide. Located in Riyadh, the new Misk Schools campus within the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City nurtures and develops future leaders. With a capacity for over 1000 students, Misk Schools provides personalized timetables, combining project-based and experiential learning with traditional academics to prepare students for real-world success.
ABOUT DR. STEFFEN SOMMER
Dr. Steffen Sommer, the Director General of Misk Schools, is a highly accomplished educational leader with over 25 years of experience in senior roles across Europe and the Middle East. His expertise lies in High Performance Learning (HPL), and he has led renowned international schools in various locations, including Doha, Paris, and The Hague. Dr. Sommer's exceptional career highlights include his tenure as Principal of Doha College, where the institution became the world's first "HPL World Class School" and received accolades such as the School Sustainability Initiative award. With a deep understanding of the Middle East and fluency in multiple languages, Dr. Sommer's contributions to international education extend beyond his role as Vice Chair of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and involvement in esteemed professional associations.
