Since 2018, emlyon business school has been training the marketing experts of the future -- people who are capable of innovating in a digital ecosystem. Unique in Europe, the program includes a particularly valuable period of study/learning in the United States.
While the CEO may set the vision, it’s the Chief Operating Officer who brings that vision to life, one process, policy, and performance metric at a time. Often seen as the right hand of the president or board, the COO is responsible for orchestrating the company’s day-to-day operations with precision, focus, and authority. This role is not just about managing departments, it’s about building the operational backbone of a business.
With a deep understanding of strategy, data, people, and systems, the COO ensures that the firm’s resources are used effectively to deliver on key objectives. From driving technology adoption to resolving functional issues, this senior executive crafts policies, improves productivity, and streamlines workflows to enhance organizational outcomes.
It’s a position that demands extensive experience, critical thinking, and a sharp eye for improvement. If you're a candidate with strong administrative skills, a solid academic background, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams, the COO role could be your launchpad to the highest levels of executive leadership. Here's what it takes to step into this commanding, high-impact field.
MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing student & Digital innovator
Théodore Boillot
From his educational and working beginnings in hospitality, Théodore Boillot transitioned to the luxury and e-commerce sectors, bringing with him a strong understanding of customer experience and digital marketing. With an MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing from emlyon business school, he reflects on how he has navigated an ever-evolving industry and made an impact through strategic e-commerce initiatives.
Master in Strategy & Consulting
Gisele
Gisele joined the Master in Strategy & Consulting last September willing to develop the technical and business oriented skills required to succeed in the strategy and consulting fields. Find out more about why she chose emlyon business school and what she hopes to achieve from her time in the program.
Master in Finance
Raphael Blonkowski
A graduate of emlyon’s Master in Finance at Bachelor and MSc level, Raphaël arrived at the school with a thirst for entrepreneurship and emerged with it duly quenched, thanks to the school’s business incubator. His dream has since become a reality. He co-founded Valuation Advisory and then founded RB Advisory, a leading M&A outsourcing firm for investment banks and M&A independent advisors. RB Advisory is neither an investment bank nor a consulting firm, assisting investment banks and independent M&A advisors in drafting their presentation documents and building financial models. Raphaël recounts where his entrepreneurial journey started and where it is heading.
The MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship continues to make waves by providing the ideal springboard for budding international, self-made businessmen and women. As it announces two new destinations abroad where the class of 2023-24 will spend a semester each, three products of the program recount how the school provided the impetus for their own entrepreneurial journey.
Global pandemic or no global pandemic, the sports industry has never been bigger than it is today and therefore needs to adapt to the situation, for the sake of sports fans and consumers. emlyon business school students Chiara Amor, Aymar Henry and Amit Kumar share their thoughts on the preparation they are receiving for the business landscape that awaits them and current and future developments at large, with particular focus on their beloved disciplines of equestrian, tennis and cricket.
From recent graduates to more seasoned profiles with professional experience under their belt, the emlyon MSc in Strategy & Consulting cohort is diversity personified. Add into the mix an array of nationalities and academic backgrounds, and the richness of the learning experience for the program’s students should come as no surprise. Members of the current intake share why they opted for the MSc and the educational and professional track record with which they arrived on the program.