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IMD Tech Community

We empower leaders to thrive in a tech-driven world

IMD Tech Community

We empower leaders to thrive in a tech-driven world

Our Mission

To help alumni lead confidently with emerging technologies through actionable insights and meaningful connections.

Our Approach

Expert-Led Learning
Lunch & Learn sessions and engaging panels
Community Exchange
Dedicated Group and LinkedIn presence
Strategic Application

Building on our history of innovation, let’s leverage pioneering technologies to advance progress and overcome the challenges of today.

Pr. José Parra Moyano, Faculty Sponsor for the IMD Tech Community Professor of Digital Strategy at IMD

Sabrina Boudefar

EMBA 2021

Leader

Christophe Meili

DIGITAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION 2017

Olivier Gaillard

EMBA 2020

Juan Martin Ortiz Rocha

MBA 2010

John Joyce

EMBA 2021

Pierre-Yves Bénain

LSBT 2024

Omar Nicholas Achment

EMBA 2021

Madalina Manoiu

EMBA 2021

Alumni Event

Tech Meets Purpose for Resilient Supply Chains

Co-hosted by the IMD Together Sustainability Community & IMD Tech Community

Location: Lausanne 3 October 2025 Time: 15:30-17:00 (CEST)

Agentic Sessions

Transform Your Business with AI Agents Automation

6-Sessions, Hands-On Webinar Series | Starts Sept 15, 2025

Led by IMD alumni Christophe Meili & John Joyce + industry experts

Perfect for: Leaders, managers, and professionals ready to move beyond basic AI tools to intelligent automation that drives real business impact.

Register for the upcoming sessions :

Monday 15 September – 17h-18h30 (CEST) – “Transform Your Business with AI Agents That Think & Act”

Monday 27 October – 17h-18h30 (CET) – “Automate PDF processing & tedious workflows”

Monday 8 December – 17h-18h30 (CET) – “Deploy realistic vocal AI agents”

Podcast

How Hindustan Unilever is winning over India’s middle class

Rohit Jawa, CEO of Hindustan Unilever, shares how HUL is leveraging digital, talent, and innovation to serve India’s growing middle class.

Digital Strategy Talent Management

By Jean-François Manzoni

25 August 2025

Video

Unilever’s ‘crown jewel’ – Preparing for India’s $5tn economy

Firing on all engines, Unilever’s ‘crown jewel’ is scaling digital, talent, and strategy to lead growth in India’s fast-approaching $5tn economy.

Change Management Digital Economics

By Jean-François Manzoni

29 July 2025

Article

How can AI enable your business strategy?

Artificial intelligence is perhaps the most far-reaching technology ever created. Google’s AI business strategist Gopi Kallayil recommends asking yourself three key questions regarding your business strategy and identifies three AI capabilities yo…

Strategy Artificial Intelligence

By Gopi Kallayil

01 July 2025

Article

Spot the difference: Traditional AI vs GenAI for CHROs

Many CHROs have yet to understand the implications of GenAI for their employees. Test your knowledge of how it differs from ‘traditional’ forms and check out the tips on integrating GenAI tools into the workforce.

Artificial Intelligence Human Resources

By Didier Bonnet

25 June 2025

Article

Training the retailers of tomorrow – Upskilling Dilemma

Natalia Wallenberg of Ahold Delhaize describes how one of the largest retailers in Europe is tackling the upskilling dilemma.

Digital Global Business Human Resources

30 May 2025

Article

Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask: Lessons in digital transformation from industry

In an interview with IMD’s Didier Bonnet, aerospace veteran Mike Ambrose shared his insights on pulling off a successful digital transformation in one of the world’s most complex industries.

What do you know about cybersecurity risks when scaling industrial AI?

Companies are rushing to embrace the game-changing opportunities to improve operations and scale that AI offers; yet many are unaware of the pitfalls. Test your knowledge of the risks here – and read on for tips on building security into your stra…

Artificial Intelligence

By I by IMD

14 May 2025

Article

The ethics of digital persuasion: how businesses should navigate psychological profiling

In an era defined by advanced AI and behavioral data, Apple’s ‘Evil Steve’ test exemplifies a proactive approach to ethical decision-making and responsible data governance.

Digital Innovation Technology Management

12 May 2025

Article

Banking Digital Transformation – Architects of Change

Raiffeisen Bank International’s Sabine Abfalter explores how finance leaders can drive banking digital transformation with bold vision as architects of change.

Digital Leadership Negotiation

01 May 2025

Article

Can you rely on AI? – AI Trust Checklist

In a world of deepfakes, hallucinations, and bias, we offer practical guidance on how you can trust your AI systems.

Artificial Intelligence Technology Management

By Öykü Işık and José Parra Moyano

01 May 2025