BNP Paribas and Les Amis de la Sorbonne Abu Dhabi have renewed their partnership for the third year in a row and jointly host a Banking and Finance Lecture on the 13th May at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.
BNP Paribas have been an on-going supporters of the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi since 2010, through their relationship with Les Amis de la Sorbonne. The partnership has seen more than 170 students sponsored and given the opportunity to achieve an International degree locally.
The Banking and Finance lecture, held to mark the on-going relationship was delivered by Jean-Christophe Durand, CEO of Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) for BNP Paribas within the Middle East & Africa. Jean-Christophe, who has an extensive career in banking spanning the Middle East, Africa and Europe, took the opportunity to discuss an industry outlook with students -the current challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and those who work within it. Durand also shared his personal experiences on: how to make a start in a career in finance, what it takes to succeed in Banking and what it means to be part of BNP Paribas, IFR Bank of the year 2012.
Jean-Christophe Durand, commented:
"BNP Paribas was one of the co-founders, and is an on-going supporter of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi through our relationship with Les Amis de la Sorbonne; we are pleased to be renewing our relationship for the third consecutive year. As a responsible bank promoting local community investment programmes, we are proud to be part of this valuable initiative with la Sorbonne, which enables students in the Middle East to benefit from one of most prestigious universities and gain an International degree."
Prof. Eric Fouache, Vice-Chancellor Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi added:
"We are delighted to continue our relationship with BNP Paribas and Les Amis de la Sorbonne, which provides great opportunities for diverse students, including Emiratis. The lecture held today offered an ideal forum for our students, wanting to progress into a career of banking and finance to gain valuable insight and first-hand knowledge from an industry leader and to discover what is needed to ensure success in their future careers."
The lecture took place at the Oval Hall at the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi campus on Al-Reem Island.
About BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) has a presence in nearly 80 countries with 190,000 employees, including 145,000 in Europe. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across Mediterranean basin countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia-Pacific.
BNP Paribas was voted Bank of the year 2012 by IFR.
About Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi university (www.sorbonne.ae) was established in May 2006, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and Paris-Sorbonne University. Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi is an Emirati university that benefits from the 760 years of experience of the prestigious Sorbonne, with a state-of-the-art campus located on Al Reem Island combining comfort with the efficiency of new technologies. The method, the education, the degrees however are French, issued by the University of Paris-Sorbonne in the field of Humanities, by the University of Paris-Descartes for Law, Management and Economics and by Pierre and Marie Curie University in science. Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers world-class degrees, both in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, following the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and also accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is devoted to Abu Dhabi's vision of creating a cultural and scientific hub, and is an agent to realize this 2030 vision by delivering the future Emirati and international workforce and contributing to support the UAE's economic diversification.
About "Les Amis de la Sorbonne", the Friends of Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi Association
The Friends of Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi Association (Les Amis de la Sorbonne) was granted exceptional patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and is fully supported by the French Ambassador to the UAE.
The Association brings together renowned Emirati and French companies, which are strategic partners to the development of the Sorbonne University in the UAE and in the region.
The Association's primary role is as an effective contributor to scholarship funding and its objectives include locating internships for students, facilitating the transition of graduates into the professional world, welcoming researchers, and supporting the cultural initiatives of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.
Press Contacts:
BNP Paribas:
Lubna Forzley +973 39665470, Lubna.Forzley@bnpparibas.com
Tracy Elwick - +973 38380969, Tracy.Elwick@bnpparibas.com
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi :
Ana Perez Lanzac +971 2 656 9560, Ana.Lanzac@PSUAD.AC.AE
Maysoon Baber, +971 2 656 9562; Maysoon.Barber@PSUAD.AC.AE
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