Date
March 19, 2025
Time
6:30–10:00 p.m. CET
Event Type
In-person
Location
Frog XVI,
110 bis Av. Kléber, Paris, 75016, France
This Is a Past Event

Calling all alumni in Paris, France!

Harvard alumni are coming together in cities around the world for a night of connection and community. Register now to reconnect with friends and classmates and expand your Harvard network. Connect your social media accounts to the guest list to more easily connect with other attendees before, during, and after the event.

THe Harvard Club of France has reserved the downstairs room at Frog XVI for this event.

Shared Interest Group (SIG) Ambassadors:
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs
Philip Guarino AB '92, pguarino@harvardae.org 

Contact

Harvard Club of France
Stephanie Mareva Failloux AB '94
harvardcluboffrance@gmail.com

Attendance Policy
Registration required

Who's Coming (101 + guests)

Hillary Anger Elfenbein
’93
Harvard College
ProfessorWashington University
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Chris Couvelier
Harvard Law School
Managing DirectorLazard
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Vailea Pambrun
Other Affiliate
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Therese Vien
Other Affiliate
Managing PartnerPowerWay Asia
Career/field of interest:
Digital
Tumi Dlamini
’16
Harvard Kennedy School
Advisor African Peer Review Mechanism
Career/field of interest:
Government
Branden Thornhill-Miller
Harvard Divinity School
CEO & professorInternational Institute for Competency Development & the Creative Futures Institute
Career/field of interest:
hr_talent_acquisition
The understanding and measuring the interaction of three factors shaping our collective future: • Technology (e.g., AI, VR, big data, quantum computing), • Positive Human Factors (e.g. creativity, leadership, emotional intelligence, spirituality), • Negative Human Factors (e.g., cognitive biases, ideology, authoritarianism); Aspects of which I psychometrically test, research, and consult on. Also interested in luxury consumption, art, art galleries, and advising public art projects as public meaning-making and identity-building projects. See thornhill-miller.com or CreativeFutures.Institute Contact info: https://linktr.ee/brandentm
Laasya Chiduruppa
Harvard College
Student
Career/field of interest:
Law
Career interest in law, policy experience, research interest in Gov and History
Alexis Méheut
’00
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Partnereponyme partners
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Gregory AZAR
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Architect
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
Sebastien Vanackere
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Hoai An Pham
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Annie Sasco
’79
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Director of ResearchWHO-IARC-INSERM
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Global Health and Ethics
Maria De Los Santos
’24
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Jungmin Cho
’11
Harvard Law School
Corporate CounselAmazon Prime Video
Career/field of interest:
Law
Joe Lin-Hill
Harvard College
FounderLin-Hill Partners
Career/field of interest:
Art
Life in Paris, the cultural sector, volunteer opportunities.
Adeline (Nina) Hofer
’81
Harvard College
Professor of ArchitectureUniversity of Florida
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
Architecture End of Life work
Claire Dangel
’23
Harvard Law School
Attorney at law Bredin Prat
Career/field of interest:
Law
Petya Zyumbileva
’24
Harvard Medical School
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Anna Frac
’12
Harvard Business School
frac
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Luke Yang
’88
Harvard Business School
Senior advisor
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Bonnie Bailly (Scott)
’04
Harvard College
CMOOpensee
Career/field of interest:
Software
Keeling Baker
’24
Harvard College
Student
Career/field of interest:
Law
Daniel Saka Mbumba
’24
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Banking and Securities
Having recently graduated from HKS, I am seeking a role in public policy and financial regulation within leading financial institutions.
Lazaros Panourgias
Harvard Law School
Head EIF Affairs, Brussels & SG Senior Adviser European Investment Fund (EIF), European Investment Bank Group
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
Mark Risher
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Murat Madykov
’14
Harvard Law School
Legal ManagerFreedom Holding Corp.
Career/field of interest:
Law
I am a Legal Manager at Freedom Holding Corp., a Nasdaq listed financial company. In this capacity, I oversee legal matters related to SEC and stock exchange filings, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and financial transactions. I have a strong interest in securities law, finance, IT industry, cybersecurity and AI. I love traveling, art and modern pop-culture, watching NBA games and spending time with my family.
Sofia ILAN
’24
Harvard Kennedy School
FounderReimagie
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
Julien Serre
’04
Harvard Kennedy School
CEOWhaydon
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Anyone in the Gaming industry or (or both if that even exists) Financing for international security & development !
Nahla Owens
’25
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Sameer Bhalotra
’98
Harvard College
CEOActZero
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Fun
Sorel Keyoumbi
Harvard Law School
Legal Intern ESCP Business School
Career/field of interest:
Law
Paul Divet
’24
Harvard Business School
Account DirectorBrunswick Group
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Erol Aksoy
’73
Harvard Business School
Retired
Career/field of interest:
Art
Pietro Rabassi
’12
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive Vice PresidentNord Pool, part of Euronext
Career/field of interest:
Energy
energy policy and business
Elizabeth Nolan
’19
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Career/field of interest:
management
Careers and networking in France related to sustainability and health and well-being, corporate sustainability, or broader social impact work.
Laélia Vaulot
’20
Other Affiliate
Founderlab V
Career/field of interest:
Environment
I am thrilled to announce the launch of lab V, a consultancy dedicated to shaping innovative and impactful environmental strategies for the built environment, as well as fostering the intersection of art and science.
Olivier Pasquini
’92
Harvard University Extension School
CEOHi Prosecco, Mona Moore cognac
Career/field of interest:
Food and Wine
Sports VC/PE, Entertainment
Noel Hakim
’10
Harvard Business School
Chief Business OfficerBank Audi France
Career/field of interest:
Banking and Securities
Meeting people in Paris outside my professional and personal network
Max Donner
’82
Harvard Business School
AuthorBusiness Expert Press
Career/field of interest:
Media
I would like to connect with other alumni who would like to participate in small group walking tours and visiting "one-star" sights that are less crowded and offer different perspectives.
Alexandra Dublanche
’12
Harvard Kennedy School
Vice-PresidentParis Région
Career/field of interest:
Public Service
Shimal Kapoor
Harvard Kennedy School
Public PolicyMeta
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
I’ve been working on tech and public policy in the Indian context and am looking to pivot to working on tech regulation and public policy in the EU
Rayane Ayouch
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Neera Thavornvanit
Harvard Business School
LVMH
Career/field of interest:
Fashion/Retail
Samantha Wilhoit
’25
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
I'm a senior looking for post-grad opportunities and career advice :)
Christine Huttin
’95
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Professor emeritus Aix Marseille university and endepusresearch
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Research and life science health care
Tiffani-Amber TORRES
’27
Harvard University Extension School
Film Distribution CEO22 Rue Paris
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
I’m open to making new friends in all industries!
Benjamin Abtan
’20
Harvard Kennedy School
Adjunct ProfessorSciences Po
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Jeffery Durand
’17
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Software
Nathaniel Myers
’04
Harvard College
Visiting FellowGerman Marshall Fund
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
I just moved to Paris after several years working on democracy issues in Eastern Europe, and am now developing some new projects focused on related topics. Would be particularly interested in connecting with anyone working in international affairs, politics, or the tech start-up scene.
Jon PASSARO
’10
Harvard Law School
Executive and Team. Coach
Career/field of interest:
Law
Rachel Pollack
’09
Harvard College
UNESCO
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Ariella Rosenberg
’10
Harvard Law School
Senior Corporate CounselPrime Video
Career/field of interest:
Law
Susana Sam-Vargas
’82
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Art Dealer, Former Deputy Secretary UNESCO Executive BoardArtYsana, UNESCO
Career/field of interest:
Art
Smadar Bustan
’26
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Clinical Scientist
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
I’m both a philosopher and a clinical scientist working in the healthcare sector, also creating a startup in digital health. Located in Paris (France), I’d love to meet nice people for both social and professional purposes.
Peter Kelly KIRSCH
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Directeur ESG EuropeESG.AI Europe
Career/field of interest:
Environment
Annette Lang
’86
Harvard Law School
RetiredDepartment of Justice
Career/field of interest:
Environment
Beatriz Botero
’21
Harvard Law School
Assistant ProfessorSciences Po Paris
Career/field of interest:
Law
I work on law and tech and I’m currently very interested on enhancing EU productivity. I also just would like to meet people and learn about your work here.
Sossi Tatikyan
’01
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Foreign Policy
Jean-Paul Lubot
’01
Harvard Business School
Partner Transactions & Cie
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
M&A, Conseil Tech & Com, Media
Anne-Raphaëlle Aubry
’17
Harvard Law School
Senior AssociateBird & Bird
Career/field of interest:
Law
I'm an engineer turned patent litigator. I'm always interested in new technologies, and I'm also passionate about running and ice-hockey. Look forward to meeting members of the Harvard community!
Nora Zaki
’23
Harvard Law School
Lawyer
Career/field of interest:
Law
Benjamin Morgan
’23
Harvard Law School
Junior Trade Policy AnalystOECD
Career/field of interest:
Human Rights
lotfi saibi
’11
Harvard University Extension School
Founder4dlh.com
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Networking
Adrien Boyer
’05
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Business
Paula Zazadze Arrigo
’90
Harvard Business School
GMPolsim Trading
Career/field of interest:
Business
Yvon Keranguéven
’84
Harvard Kennedy School
Ingénieur conseil Ingénieur conseil
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Claire Mays
’81
Radcliffe College
DirectorSymlog France
Career/field of interest:
Science
Social science Environment Present catastrophe in my country
Natalia Buga
Harvard Business School
Chief of Staff to the President ENGIE
Career/field of interest:
Energy
Denise SILBER
Harvard Business School
FounderBasiL Strategies
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Alec Grigorian
’19
Harvard College
Student
Career/field of interest:
Law
Bertil Hessel
’86
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
CEOOskar éditions
Career/field of interest:
Writing/Publishing/Journalism
Stephanie Mareva FAILLOUX
’94
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Finance
As the newly elected Harvard Club of France, I am delighted to connect with all our alumni community in France. Please come find me!
Lucas Darlavoix
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Matei MIHALCA
’93
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Co-FounderForward Partners
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Artificial intelligence, network and complexity science, complexity economics, Japan
ANKUR SAHU
’96
Harvard Business School
Managing Partner Kyoto Pacific Capital
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Mathilde Cros
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Current Master's StudentHarvard GSAS
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Philip Yook
’94
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Law
I'm a Korean-American, born and raised in the Detroit area. I graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and worked as a research technician in San Francisco, Munich and Uppsala. I then did a JD at Fordham University of Law and worked as a corporate lawyer in private practice and in-house in New York and Paris, with short assignments in Hong Kong and Tanzania. I enjoy biking around Paris and running (once a year) in the Médoc region and also sing in Korean and Swedish choirs in Paris.
Shadi Kourosh
’16
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Associate Professor Harvard Medical School
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Innovation, Biotech, Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine

23 anonymous registrants prefer not to be listed.