Our team – EDAM Business School

At EDAM Paris, our Business School is supported by a leadership team, lecturers, and experts from both academia and industry. What they share is a demanding yet supportive teaching approach, built on real-world cases, practical projects, and personalised guidance towards your goals in France and internationally.

LEADERSHIP

Wen ZHANG

Founder and Director of Strategy

A HEC Paris graduate and PhD in Linguistics, and a former Accenture consultant for leading luxury groups, Ms Zhang oversees the strategy of EDAM Business School and ensures the programmes meet high professional standards.

Sébastien BOSSARD

Director of the Institution

With a doctorate in the humanities (University of Nantes), Mr Bossard has more than 25 years’ experience in higher education in France and internationally, which he applies to programme quality and student support.

Solène SUN

Administrative Manager

Holding a Master’s degree in Chinese Literature and a Master’s degree in Cultural Engineering, Ms Sun has over 18 years’ experience in international companies. She leads the administrative function and supports students with rigour, a strong service mindset, and efficiency.

ACADEMIC OVERSIGHT

Dr Jean MACHARD

Holding a PhD in International Relations and an MBA from the United States, Jean MACHARD has over 30 years of experience in higher education. A specialist in learning design and academic partnerships, he ensures the scientific and professional quality of EDAM Business School programmes.

OUR EXPERTS AND LECTURERS

DBA Thesis Supervisor

Touati Guillaume OLIVIE

An expert in cultural heritage preservation policy since 1984, and a consultant in corporate heritage development since 2008, Guillaume Olivié-Touati teaches core modules in brand management in fashion and luxury, strategic marketing and communications, customer experience and data analysis, and leadership applied to project management.

Bénédicte PELLERIN

Lecturer in Human Resources

A former International Director at Air France KLM, Ms Pellerin brings nearly forty years of experience in leadership and talent management to support our students. She teaches Human Resources with a practical approach, focused on intercultural management and team performance.

Franz-Olivier NABHOLTZ

Economics Trainer

Holding a PhD in Political Science, Mr Nabholtz worked for over 25 years in high finance in strategic leadership roles. A specialist in competitive intelligence and corporate strategy, he helps students connect geopolitical issues, financial decision-making, and growth models.

Qing SUN

Lecturer in Marketing

An INSEAD MBA graduate and a specialist in digital transformation, Ms Sun has led projects for L’Oréal, Orange, BNP Paribas, and Allianz. She teaches marketing and digital marketing by combining data literacy, creative content thinking, and strategic perspective.

Xavier CHENEVAT

Lecturer in Management and Strategy

An HEC Paris MBA graduate, Mr Chenevat is a manager at the Orange Group, with more than 15 years’ experience in international strategic projects. He supports students in tackling transformation, operational performance, and the management of multicultural teams.

Camille POULIZAC

Lecturer in Business

Holding a Master’s degree in International Trade and fluent in Chinese, Camille Poulizac has more than fifteen years’ experience in higher education in France and internationally. He supports students in economics, marketing, and corporate culture through a strongly intercultural approach.

Thierry Lepelley

Lecturer in Business Planning

With more than 20 years’ experience as a Sales Manager and Product Manager in French and international companies, Thierry Lepelley teaches business planning, sales techniques, and team management to learners from BTS to Master’s level.

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