IMD Annual Report 2019

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Engaging with the community IMD plays an integral role in its local and wider community, through a range of activities and commitments. For example, in December 2019, the institution’s seasonal greetings email campaign raised funds for HEMLATA, a not-for-profit organization founded by IMD EMBA alumna Smita Suchde Gruetter that facilitates educational and mentoring opportunities for girls in India.

Paddle for Cancer Support dragon boat fundraising races on Lac de Joux in northern Vaud. IMD has supported this cause since 2009. Finally, as in the past few years, a large number of staff, faculty and MBAs took part in the Race for Gift in Geneva to raise funds for Mercy Ships which provides life-saving care on medical ships.

In September 2019, more than 40 staff, faculty, MBA participants, friends and family participated in the

Race for Paddle for Cancer Support dragon boat fundraising, September 2019