The Board of Directors of GOBELINS Paris has unanimously decided to appoint Valérie Moatti as Executive Director of the school. She succeeds Erik Anspach.

PhD and Professor at ESCP Business School, she was the Dean of Faculty for the 5 European campuses (Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris and Turin) between 2017 and 2023, and a member of several of its Boards of Directors. Valérie Moatti is also a certified board member at INSEAD (International Directors Program), holds a « bachelor’s in fine arts history » from Université Paris IV - Sorbonne (1992) and a Master In Management (MIM) degree from ESCP in 1991. She has executive and non-executive experience in a diverse array of organizations.

Valérie Moatti will bring to GOBELINS Paris a multi-dimensional expertise based on her international background at the crossroad of business and academia. An expert in strategy and supply chain management, she has over thirty years' experience and successful collaboration with top companies, both in management and executive positions and through Executive Education or strategic partnerships, notably in the creative industries, and in particular fashion and luxury.

She started her career in the corporate world, working on major projects for Procter & Gamble and Kering, where she was in charge of development for the strategy department. After completing her PhD at HEC (2005), she joined the faculty at ESCP Business School. She teaches supply chain management, operations management and strategy. In 2014, she founded and took over the academic direction of the ESCP - Lectra “Fashion and Technology” chair until 2020.

Managing 200 permanent professors spread over 5 campuses, she successfully led a transformation project of the faculty of ESCP, taking particular account of digital, social and environmental transitions, an approach that aligns perfectly with the vision of GOBELINS Paris.

Her work has been published in leading academic journals (Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Business Ethics, Creativity and Innovation Management, European Management Journal, etc.) and non-academic outlets (Les Echos, The Conversation, Expansion Management Review, etc.).

Her vision and ability to combine innovation, academic excellence and strategic expertise will enable GOBELINS Paris to pursue its mission of excellence and strengthen its international reputation.

"I am delighted to embark on this new adventure alongside the outstanding teams and talented students of GOBELINS Paris, as well as its partners and alumni. With them, I will be very proud to contribute to the influence of a true jewel of French higher education and creativity". 

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