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The IMD Annual Report 2019

Challenging what is and inspiring what could be

166 pages

May 2020

PRINTABLE PDF – 168MB

(Version française plus bas) Each year, the IMD Annual Report charts and explores the institution’s approach and activities as a world leader in executive education and research. Fuelled by pioneering thought leadership, a unique proximity to business and innovative pedagogy, IMD develops leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society through an award-winning range of open and custom programs, and MBA and EMBA degrees.

In 2019, IMD continued to strengthen its world-class offering as it strives to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations.

Highlights from 2019 include:

New purpose, mission and values
Launch of IMD NEXUS – a groundbreaking learning platform
Ranked in top three executive education institutions for 8th consecutive year (FT rankings)
Sustainability policy approved, with five focus areas
EFMD BSIS impact label
Enterprise for Society Center – joint venture with UNIL and EPFL
UEFA Innovation Challenge with ECAL and ThinkSport for MBA students
Record revenues, thanks to strong executive education performance

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