Professor Joelle Fanghanel features in The European: EMA celebrates visionary leadership

École de Management Appliqué (EMA) is proud to celebrate the recent feature on Professor Joelle Fanghanel in The European magazine, recognising her innovative approach to business education and thought leadership.

As a driving force behind EMA’s evolving M.B.A. programme, Professor Fanghanel continues to challenge traditional models and advocate for a more purposeful, practical and inclusive vision of leadership. In her latest interview, she shares insights into how EMA is redefining the M.B.A. for the realities of today’s business world, placing ethical leadership, applied learning and global collaboration at the centre of the student experience.

Professor Fanghanel’s profile in The European highlights her long-standing commitment to institutional change, access to education, and meaningful outcomes for students. Her work has been instrumental in positioning EMA as a forward-looking business school that combines academic excellence with real-world application.

"Business education needs to do more than pass on knowledge; it must develop confident, capable people who can lead with resilience and purpose” Professor Fanghanel notes in the article. This philosophy is embedded in every aspect of the EMA M.B.A., from live consultancy projects and industry partnerships to a curriculum shaped by dialogue with employers, alumni and global faculty.

At EMA, we are incredibly proud of Professor Fanghanel’s accomplishments and the recognition she continues to receive. Her leadership not only inspires our community but also ensures that our programmes remain relevant, inclusive and globally connected.

We invite you to read the full feature in The European, Spring 2025 and discover more about how EMA is helping to shape the future of responsible business education.