Christophe Garonne appointed Director of the KEDGE Executive MBA

15/01/2026
KEDGE Business School is pleased to announce the appointment of Christophe Garonne as Director of the Executive MBA. This appointment is part of the ongoing development and international expansion of a programme renowned for its academic excellence, strong international focus, and action-oriented approach.

An academic and international background in service of the Executive MBA  


Professor of Entrepreneurship at KEDGE Business School, Christophe Garonne holds a PhD from the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research at Queensland University of Technology (Australia).
His career has a strong international dimension, with professional experience in Japan, Australia and Latin America.
His research focuses in particular on start-up emergence processes and non-predictive strategies. He also works closely with start-ups and large international organisations, supporting them in their strategic decision-making and innovation initiatives.

An Executive MBA ranked in the world Top 25 (Financial Times 2025)

Our Executive MBA is ranked 24th worldwide in the Financial Times Executive MBA 2025 ranking and 6th in France, confirming its attractiveness and its positioning among leading programmes worldwide.

A programme designed for action and impact

Delivered over 18 months in a part-time format in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Shanghai, our Executive MBA offers a program built on a strong scientific foundation. It combines action-based learning, strong business fundamentals, and transformational leadership to deliver sustainable impact and strengthen organizational resilience. The program is structured around immersive seminars, 16 hours of individual coaching, and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence.

 

With this appointment, KEDGE Business School reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the link between strategic thinking, practical implementation, and executive support, at the heart of today’s economic, technological, and human challenges.

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