HEC Paris, Doha welcomes new generation of talent to 2026 Executive MBA-Emerging Leaders Track

Doha, Qatar - HEC Paris, Doha has welcomed 44 professionals to its 2026 Executive MBA - Emerging Leaders Track (ELT) cohort, comprising high-potential talent from Qatar and beyond. The ELT represents a diverse array of industries, with Qatari professionals making up 84% of the cohort, and women accounting for 68%, emphasizing the importance of nurturing Qatar's human capital to achieve Vision 2030 and support the nation's economic and social growth.

The Executive MBA - ELT program aims to cultivate the next generation of business leaders equipped to contribute to Qatar's knowledge-driven economy and the broader regional landscape. Over the past 15 years, HEC Paris, Doha has been instrumental in developing local talent and connecting it with global opportunities, now welcoming this new cohort into a community of more than 1,500 alumni in Qatar and a global alumni network of over 80,000 professionals worldwide.

The 2026 ELT cohort encompasses professionals from government, technology, education, finance, aviation, energy, healthcare, and other key sectors, fostering an environment of diverse perspectives and experiences. This diversity equips participants to tackle the complex challenges facing organizations and industries across the region, while preparing them to take on greater responsibility and drive organizational and economic transformation.

Joshua Kobb, Chief Growth & Impact Officer at HEC Paris, Doha, highlighted the significance of the cohort's composition in addressing the evolving business landscape. He noted that Qatar's economic diversification efforts depend on individuals capable of innovative thinking and translating ideas into tangible business outcomes.

For Shk Sheikha Al-Thani, a participant in the 2026 cohort, the program offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills while contributing to Qatar's ongoing progress. She emphasized the personal and societal importance of leadership development, stating that Qatar's burgeoning opportunities for the next generation make it essential to acquire the knowledge, perspective, and confidence to seize them.

Rashid Alnaimi echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the value of the cohort's diversity in fostering adaptability and effectiveness as leaders. He believes that engaging with professionals from various fields and backgrounds, combined with HEC Paris, Doha's global expertise, will enable participants to become more versatile and impactful leaders in their respective industries.