Final glance – Glimpse

OUR GRADUATES’ view

Fabienne Arata

(SKEMA 1988), Country Manager, LinkedIn France

Fabienne Arata feels that LinkedIn illustrates the vitality of globalisation. Professional mobility, whether national or international, within or outside companies, remains central to economic dynamics.

Three skill sets are emerging: AI literacy, soft skills now brought to the fore by automation, and green skills, for which demand is growing twice as fast as for other skills.

In a tight market, where 80% of recruiters are struggling to find qualified profiles despite a flood of applicants, retention and employer branding are becoming decisive factors.

Anthony Cirot

(SKEMA 2000), Vice President EMEA South, Google Cloud

Anthony Cirot believes that digital globalisation relies on a balance between technological power and local adaptation. Google Cloud stands out for its ability to offer a consistent experience worldwide, while respecting sovereignty constraints and market expectations.

Globalisation is not a single model but a combination of proximity and accessibility. Innovation must be conceived on a global scale, but deployed pragmatically, to meet businesses’ and users’ needs as closely as possible.

FROM THE PERSPECTIVE of businesses

emirates
THE (GLOBAL) CULTURE OF EVERY GARDEN

Oliver Grohmann : “When you board an Emirates plane, you feel at home; not in France, as you do with Air France.” Dubai’s unique situation has led the company to develop a doubly global culture that embraces and celebrates each particular characteristic, and integrates and cares for all aspects of its employees’ lives. A culture nurtured and implemented through innovation and technology.

google cloud
INNOVATING MEANS ADAPTING

Anthony Cirot : “If tomorrow a geopolitical decision from the United States or Europe cuts off access to the American cloud, our customers operating on S3NS can continue to function normally.” As a driving force behind the digital economy and globalisation, Google Cloud integrates markets through its technology, while adapting to local conditions to make its services less dependent on geopolitical uncertainties.

Saint-Gobain
THE CHOICE OF REASON

Javier Gimeno : “Saint-Gobain does not have a standardised global approach, but a multi-local strategy.” A world leader in sustainable construction, the French group is moving with the times, characterised by “slowbalisation”. A calm and strategic approach to globalisation, which is becoming more selective and responsible. A way to stay on course in a world ruled by volatility.

OUR PROFESSORS’ VIEW

Towards the end of globalisation?

Laurent Ferrara points out that for the first time since the post-war period, the global trade openness index has been stagnating – for over 15 years now. This is a new era of globalisation, dubbed “slowbalisation”.

How can we understand Trump?

As Frédéric Munier explains, this slowdown in globalisation coincides with its geopolitisation. Although initiated by Western countries, it has mainly benefited emerging countries. This is the point from which Donald Trump’s policy should be viewed: the American president is striking back. Globalisation is no longer dominated by markets, but by political rivalries between major powers.

Can globalisation be made less unequal?

For Ioannis Bournakis, globalisation involves not only an economic challenge but also a fiscal conquest. It will go on failing to deliver on its promise as long as a large portion of capital continues to escape taxation while contributing little to growth. The “zombie capital” of globalisation needs waking up.