Discover the entrepreneurs who have recently made the news in our dedicated section on the ESSEC Alumni website. 

Ugo Louail (E21) has co-founded LLC Retraite, a consultancy which provides assistance in preparing your retirement. Clarifying your rights, planning your pensions and optimising your situation… ‘To prepare the end of your career well, it’s best to start looking into things at the age of 45. All the more so given that 1 out of 6 files contains errors, according to the Court of Auditors...’
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Simon Tabourier (M11) co-founded Kleidi, a support service for building and renovation projects for professional purposes, such as logistic warehouses, offices and industrial premises. ‘The outlook for the sector is positive, thanks to the combined effects of e-commerce and data centre growth requiring numerous warehouses, and new environmental regulations implying a bringing into compliance while reducing available space.’ 
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Marion Dewar (E10) created Les Extra-Ordinaires, a brand of zero-waste linen bread bags, made in Anjou. ‘Every day, 12 million of us leave the bakery with a baguette wrapped in paper which ends up in the bin a few minutes later. Let’s put a stop to this waste!’ 
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Samuel Santiago Hoyos (EXEC PROG 15) co-founded Tapistelar, a textile studio offering rugs combining Columbian craft expertise and Italian inspiration. A dual legacy updated with a social and environmental focus on natural materials and a sustainable, fair production.
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Adeline Pelage (E15) co-founded Madinina Foods, a biscuit brand which draws on African and Caribbean inspirations to revisit classic treats: honey and lemongrass sponge cakes, biscuits made with sweet potato flour, or coconut cookies. All the recipes are free of preservatives, additives and artificial colouring.
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