Annual Report 2021

Challenging what is, inspiring what could be

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Chairs

“United spirit …
bold ambition”

In what was another challenging year, the board was impressed by the commitment and united spirit of the IMD faculty and team, led by President Jean-François Manzoni. We continued to invest with bold ambition to build a diverse, technology-enabled offering for a new era, rather than just waiting for the storm to subside.

Read the 2021 annual report welcome message from IMD’s Chairman and Vice Chairperson.

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The President's year in review

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Against the challenges of the pandemic, 2021 was a tough and intense year, but also one of transformation, innovation and rapid recovery for IMD.
Jean-François Manzoni
Standing on the shoulders of giants
Special Features

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Discover how IMD’s 75th anniversary and its focus on technology-mediated learning, sustainability, social innovation, and equity, inclusion and diversity shaped a memorable year.

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Rigorous, relevant, insightful and actionable
Faculty and Research

Rigorous, relevant, insightful and actionable

A record year for FT50 articles and case sales cemented IMD’s place as an influential thought leader exploring today’s critical business challenges.

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Real learning, real impact
Learning

Real learning, real impact

From world-leading MBA and EMBA degrees to world-class executive education, IMD continues to innovate as it pioneers new ways to develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.

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Swiss roots, global reach
Regional SPOTLIGHT

Swiss roots, global reach

IMD’s global brand and footprint is growing at pace with diverse private and public sector partners, from Asia to Africa.

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A caring, inclusive and high performance culture
IMD Community

A caring, inclusive and high performance culture

IMD accelerates its efforts to support its global network and team, with a first Giving Day for alumni and progress in fostering a caring, inclusive and high performance culture.

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Responsible leadership and a trusted partner
Our Institution

Responsible leadership and a trusted partner

Good governance, top rankings and strong signs of a sustained recovery in financial performance during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic point to a bright future.

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Transforming organizations and contributing to society
Sustainability Report

Transforming organizations and contributing to society

Find out how IMD is becoming a more sustainable organization and learning partner, from responsible leadership and cutting edge education to access to education, equity, inclusion and diversity, and mobility and emissions.

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