Chairs and Expertise

SKEMA has established chairs, observatories and institutes to bridge the gap between academic research and innovation. Our expertise in management and economics creates sustainable solutions for organisations and society.

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From academic innovation to performance

At the intersection of academic research and the business world, SKEMA’s chairs, observatories, and institutes develop knowledge and innovative solutions to address major contemporary challenges.

Motivated by scientific curiosity and a commitment to impact, these initiatives generate new knowledge, inspire managerial practices, and help transform organisations and society.

Supported by dedicated research professors and public and private partners, SKEMA’s chairs and areas of expertise reflect our ambition to connect academic research with action for a more innovative, responsible, and inclusive world.

The Chairs

Women and Business Chair

SKEMA’s Women and Business Chair is committed to promoting professional equality by combining academic research with educational initiatives. It develops practical initiatives to raise awareness, train students, and support businesses in fostering an inclusive and equitable culture.

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Generative AI for Good Chair

SKEMA’s Generative AI for Good Chair, in partnership with Microsoft, advances responsible uses of generative artificial intelligence to address key societal challenges. Through research, training, and innovation, it promotes ethical AI that delivers sustainable value.

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Chair in Responsible Wealth Management and Sustainable Finance

The ‘Crystal x SKEMA Chair in Responsible Wealth Management and Sustainable Finance’ aims to promote more ethical and sustainable finance. It supports research and best ESG practices to make the advisory profession a catalyst for positive change.

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Inclusion and Diversity Chair

SKEMA’s Inclusion & Diversity Chair promotes equal opportunities and social diversity by supporting talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. In partnership with the Premium Group, it funds scholarships and develops initiatives to make higher education more accessible and inclusive.

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Chair in Prevention and Access to Healthcare

The health crisis has revealed weaknesses in our healthcare system and highlighted how social inequalities affect prevention and access to care. Université Côte d'Azur and SKEMA are collaborating to develop new models and reduce these disparities.

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“The Future of Project Management” Chair

Amid growing complexity and advances in artificial intelligence, the Chair anticipates significant transformations in project management.

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Observatories and institutes

  • The observatory analyses the feminisation of large corporations, its drivers and its impact on performance, with a view to informing best practice and responsible investment.

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  • The 'Observatoire International de la Finance Durable' (OIFD - International Observatory on Sustainable Finance), a think tank at SKEMA Business School since 2012, works to promote sustainable finance by monitoring practices, contributing to public debate, supporting academic research and developing dedicated indices.

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  • Through Youth Talks, SKEMA and the Higher Education for Good Foundation give young people a voice to help build a sustainable and innovative educational model.

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