Directeur Général & Doyen HEC Liège

Call for Applications – Director General \& Dean HEC Liège

Introduction

HEC Liège is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Director General \& Dean to start on

October 1, 2027\.

Working closely with University's governing authorities, faculty, students, alumni and external

stakeholders, the Director General \& Dean will provide the strategic, academic and executive leadership

required to guide the School through its next phase of development.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a recognized management school at a time of

profound transformation in higher education, driven by technological disruption, evolving learner

expectations, international competition and increasing financial pressures.

The document describes the school, the role of the Director General \& Dean, the desired candidate

profile, and, finally, the application process.

HEC Liège Presentation

HEC Liège has a unique identity that is deeply rooted in a region rich in diversity. Its DNA is composed

of strong academic culture, a unique entrepreneurial spirit, an openness to the world and a united and

committed community.

Institutional Context

HEC Liège, the Management School of the University of Liège (ULiège), was formed through the historic

merger of two institutions with complementary strengths

the University of Liège and HEC Liège.

The School is a flagship institution in the Liège region, widely recognized for its academic excellence

and strong reputation at both national and international levels.

As an AACSB\- and EQUIS\-accredited institution, HEC Liège belongs to a highly selective group of

approximately 200 business schools worldwide that hold both accreditations.

HEC Liège operates within the framework of the Wallonia\-Brussels Federation (WBF), which finances

partially and regulates its activities. This system promotes social inclusion through capped tuition fees,

student grants, and open access policies. While operating for a large part under stable funding and a

regulated program landscape, the School leverages its autonomy to innovate, develop partnerships,

and expand national and international initiatives. It is strongly embedded in a dynamic regional

ecosystem, engaging with institutional stakeholders, collaborating and competing with other universities,

and contributing actively to regional economic development.

The School benefits from a modern, sustainable campus in the heart of the city of Liège, designed to

foster innovative learning and working practices, supported by state\-of\-the\-art digital technologies.

HEC Liège is rooted in a dynamic and economically developed region at the heart of Europe,

within the cross\-border Euregio Meuse\-Rhine, a dynamic cross\-border area encompassing neighboring

regions in Germany, the Netherlands, and Flanders. This strategic positioning naturally extends to

Luxembourg, a key partner for student recruitment, internships, and lifelong learning opportunities, while

remaining closely connected to the broader Greater Region, which includes more distant parts of

Germany and France.

These ties define a focused and high\-impact regional ecosystem at the core of the School’s influence.

This unique positioning is a key driver of HEC Liège’s international outlook, fostering strong academic

collaborations with leading regional partners.

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Beyond its strategic location at the heart of Europe, HEC Liège has developed a strong and diversified

international footprint extending well beyond the continent. The School is particularly active in key

regions such as Asia, Morocco, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it has established long\-

standing academic partnerships, joint programs, and executive education initiatives. These international

engagements contribute not only to the School’s global visibility but also to the diversification of its

activities and revenue streams.

Governance

HEC Liège governance model grants it substantial autonomy in strategic, financial, and operational

matters, supported by its own administration, andhas always been considered as one of its strengths.

It is built on two key principles.

• Representativeness. It lies on the active involvement of all internal stakeholders, including

students, as well as external partners, across both advisory and decision\-making bodies.

• Consistency. The University of Liège is represented within both the School Board and the

Executive Education Board, while advisory bodies appoint corporate representatives to the

School Board, the Executive Education Board, and the University’s Board of Directors. This

reciprocal representation fosters strong alignment between academic governance and the

needs of the economic environment, while maintaining close ties with the University’s

decision\-making bodies to ensure overall institutional coherence.
From an operational standpoint, the Management Board is responsible for strategy implementation

and day\-to\-day operations, while the School Board, fully representative of all internal and external

stakeholders, serves as the main decision\-making body. Major decisions are ultimately validated at the

University level by the Board of Directors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and institutional

coherence.

HEC Liège governance environment is supported by a range of advisory bodies. The General

Assembly ensures strong internal representation and engagement. High\-level advisory boards

composed of business leaders actively contribute to the School’s strategic positioning and development.

The Governance Council, who plays a pivotal role in shaping strategy and overseeing financial

performance, with direct links to both the School Board and the University’s Board of Directors, and

dedicated bodies including HEC Connect, the Alumni Advisory Board, and the International Scientific

Committee, supporting the School’s growth, fundraising, and research ambitions.

Strategic Positioning

HEC Liège is currently implementing its 2024–2029 strategic plan, developed through a participatory

process involving the whole community of the School.

HEC Liège’s mission and visionare anchored in its dual identity as a public University\-based business

School, combining academic excellence with strong ties to the business world. Its purpose – “*We*

*nurture the future*” – reflects a commitment to shaping agile, ethical, and innovative leaders equipped

to address societal challenges. This is achieved through a synergy of education, research, and service

\& citizenship, supported by core values of citizenship, inclusivity, ethics, responsibility, rigor, and

creativity.

The School’s vision is to act as a catalyst for sustainable solutions and regional transformation, with

thematic labs and restructured programs driving progress in Sustainability \& Transitions, Digital \&

Analytics, and Entrepreneurship \& Innovation.

Strategically, HEC Liège positions itself as an institution deeply rooted in its ecosystem while

maintaining strong global engagement, with a clear focus on driving societal transformation. Its

academic offerings span from bachelor to doctoral levels, with a significant proportion of international

students and a high graduate employability rate. Research output is both academically rigorous and

socially relevant, with a large share translated into managerial insights. The School’s responsiveness to

market and societal needs is reflected in its transdisciplinary initiatives and lifelong learning programs.

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Programs, Students and Learning Experience

HEC Liège offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs across all levels: Bachelor, Master,

Advanced Master, MBA, PhD, and Lifelong Learning. Fully aligned with European standards, these

programs are co\-designed by the Program Committee and key stakeholders to support the School’s

strategic priorities. They integrate core transversal themes, sustainability, digital transformation,

including AI, and entrepreneurship, while fostering scientific rigor, critical thinking, and a strong sense

of student responsibility.

HEC Liège maintains an inclusive admissions policy, consistent with the values of public education,

while preserving academic excellence through selective progression criteria. The School actively fosters

student engagement through initiatives that strengthen community life and support personal

development. More than 3,100 students were enrolled during the 2025–2026 academic year.

The School places the development of soft skills– such as autonomy, adaptability, communication,

teamwork, and critical thinking – at the heart of its educational strategy. Support services, career

development, and student\-led initiatives (e.g., student incubator, student associations) contribute to a

vibrant learning environment.

Interculturalityis at the core of HEC Liège’s approach. Thanks to its globally relevant curriculum and

multicultural classroom settings, HEC Liège now welcomes a strong international student population,

representing more than 800 students, accounting for 25% of total enrollment (34% at the Master’s

level). Students from 80 nationalities are enrolled, with 64% coming from outside Europe,

contributing to a rich multicultural learning environment. This diversity not only enhances classroom

dialogue and broadens perspectives but also equips students with the intercultural competencies

essential for thriving in global careers.

International outreach is central to HEC Liège’s strategic vision, with internationalization embedde

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