ESCP BUSINESS SCHOOL APPOINTS MARIE TAILLARD AS DEAN OF LONDON CAMPUS

ESCP Business School has appointed Professor Marie Taillard as Dean of its London Campus for a three-year term, a move that reflects the institution’s growing ambitions in the UK and its push to deepen links between academia, business and society.

Professor Taillard, who previously served as Interim Dean, takes on the role at a time of sustained expansion for ESCP in London, as the school strengthens its academic portfolio and industry engagement while increasing its contribution to the UK’s business and policy ecosystem.

Leon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School, said Professor Taillard’s appointment followed a period of strong leadership and innovation. “I am delighted to see Professor Marie Taillard appointed as Dean of the ESCP London campus,” he said. “A recognised expert in creativity and marketing, she played a key role in launching the MSc in Marketing & Creativity, now one of ESCP’s flagship programmes. Her diverse background and long-standing commitment to the School give her a deep understanding of ESCP’s identity and ambitions. Accountable, bold and creative, she embodies the values that will be essential to strengthening the London campus and shaping ESCP’s future.”

The appointment was also welcomed by Lord David Gold, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the ESCP Business School London Campus, who highlighted the momentum built in recent years. “It is a pleasure to welcome Professor Marie Taillard as Dean of ESCP London Campus,” he said. “Marie brings a wealth of academic experience, an international outlook, and a deep understanding of the School, and I have no doubt that she will build on the strong momentum of the London campus in recent years. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish her every success in her new role and look forward to working closely with her.”

Currently L’Oréal Professor of Creativity Marketing and a former UK Head of Faculty, Professor Taillard has been central to ESCP’s reputation for innovative pedagogy, combining academic research with professional practice. Recently shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Most Innovative Teacher of the Year award, she brings extensive experience in academic leadership, teaching innovation and industry collaboration to ESCP’s senior leadership team as the school advances its Bold & United strategy.

Professor Taillard said she was taking on the role at a pivotal moment for the institution in the UK. “I am pleased to be taking on the role of Dean of the ESCP London Campus at a time when the School is strengthening its position in the United Kingdom, both as a serious academic contender, but also as a keen contributor to economic growth,” she said. “Building on what has already been achieved, I aim to further develop our programme portfolio, expand lifelong learning opportunities, and build even stronger connections between our academic work, industry and the local community.”

“Guided by ESCP’s Bold & United strategy, my ambition is to support bold and creative leadership, accelerate human-centred transformation and promote innovative pedagogy, strengthening our impact within the UK academic and business ecosystem,” she added.

Professor Taillard holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a PhD from the University of London. A dual citizen of France and the United States, she brings a strong international profile, with academic and professional experience spanning Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region, including extensive experience in the UK.

Since joining ESCP’s permanent faculty in 2007, she has held a number of senior leadership roles, including UK Associate Dean of Executive Education, London Campus Head of Faculty and Director of the MSc in Marketing & Creativity, which she founded in 2009 and which is currently ranked third worldwide by QS.

Her research focuses on marketing management and consumer behaviour, with particular emphasis on communication between firms and consumers, value creation with brands and consumer creativity. Her work also examines digital transformation, organisational change and evolving stakeholder relationships.

ESCP’s London Campus welcomes more than 1,900 students and executive participants each year from over 80 nationalities across undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and executive education programmes. The school is ranked fourth in Europe and second in the UK by the Financial Times (2025) and holds AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD accreditations, alongside full degree-awarding powers in the UK.