The Foundation - Fondation 2023

THE FOUNDATION

Growing together

all talents

Convinced that the Grandes Écoles have a major responsibility in terms of cultural openness, equal opportunities, and economic transformation of the region, Audencia set up a foundation in 2009, under the auspices of the Fondation de France, to support the school’s ambitious initiatives.

OUR AMBITION?

Identify, promote and finance innovative projects with a societal impact to further the School's development and influence.

Our objectives

Support the School’s development and contribute to its reputation on its various campuses in France and abroad.

Acting for diversity and inclusion and making higher education accessible to all, so that an individual’s future is not conditioned by his or her financial means.

Develop high-impact research in line with the School’s areas of expertise, and build bridges between the academic and business worlds to support transitions.

ALLOCATION OF DONATIONS IN 2023

SINCE 2009

The Audencia Foundation, under the auspices of the Fondation de France, was created in 2009 in response to a major change in Audencia's financial model.

Sheltered higher education foundation

1000

supported students

million euros raised

Activity report 2023

Governance

Didier Gaffinel – Graduate GE 1987
Crédit Agricole CIB
Deputy Managing Director

“My commitment to the Audencia Foundation is a continuation of my deep attachment to the School. My presidency comes at a key moment in the school’s strategy, with the launch of its ECOS 2025 strategic plan.”

Frédéric ROBIN
Director of Private Banking CIC OUEST

“The Audencia Foundation’s major projects – CSR, Innovation, Entrepreneurship – address the same concerns as those of CIC Ouest.”

Christophe GAMET
L’OREAL
Vice President Global Human Resources – Finance & Legal

“L’OREAL’s values, missions and commitment are fully in line with the Audencia Foundation’s project: diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, social responsibility.”

Jean-Paul SIRET
LNA – SANTE
Chairman – CEO, founder

“What could be more sensible for an entrepreneur: to accompany a school of managers in order to become intrapreneurs and/or entrepreneurs…”

Marie VERNIER
Labo de l’Economie Sociale et Solidaire
General Delegate

“Always committed to the social and solidarity economy, I gladly agreed to join the Foundation’s executive committee out of my conviction in the role of education and youth!”

André SOBCZAK
EUROCITIES
General Secretary

“Audencia’s values of commitment are key and aligned with Eurocities’ convictions.”

Michaël THOBY – ExecMBA Graduate 2013
Emotic
President, Founder

“We need to give students the keys to innovate, dare and act in a world that’s changing at an unprecedented speed. That’s why I support the Audencia Foundation, which actively contributes to this!”

Vincent BROYE – 1995 GE Graduate
KPMG
Partner

“As an Audencia graduate and KPMG partner, being part of the governance of the Audencia Foundation is a great source of pride. My involvement is at the service of the development and promotion of the Foundation’s societal and entrepreneurial action.”

Anne-Charlotte BUFFETEAU
REALITES Group
Head of Public and Institutional Affairs

“REALITES is committed to Audencia and its Foundation because we share common values such as social and cultural openness, innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Sébastien TRAN
AUDENCIA
Managing Director

“The Audencia Foundation supports the School’s differentiating factors and actively contributes to its development. The generosity of our donors is a source of great pride.”