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Choiseul: Two SKEMA Alumni Recognised in the Latest Southern Region Rankings

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Masters of Science (MSc)

Published on October 15, 2024

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SKEMA Business School is proud to announce that two of its graduates, Pierre Ippolito (SKEMA 2011) and Jalil Messouak (SKEMA 2011), have been named among the leaders in the prestigious Choiseul Région Sud rankings, of which SKEMA is a partner. This annual list highlights the most promising business leaders in the southern region of France, recognising those who manage to innovate and reinvent their sectors while staying rooted in the region’s unique characteristics.

At just 36 years old, Pierre Ippolito, Managing Director of the Groupe Ippolito, has secured 6th place in the rankings. He is the youngest of the SKEMA alumni featured. Pierre has quickly established himself as a key player in the vehicle dealership, tourism, industry, real estate, and energy sectors in southern France. His strategic approach and commitment to innovation have helped the family business strengthen its market position and ensure sustained growth across the South-East of France.

Alongside him is Jalil Messouak, aged 37, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer of ONET Technologies, a prominent engineering and nuclear services company based in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Jalil stands out for his impressive career, blending financial expertise with a focus on innovation, contributing to the success of ONET Technologies, a major player in the regional industry with over 23,000 clients and operations in nine countries.