SKEMA Business School has announced the strengthening of its MSc Global Luxury Management programme's advisory board in Dubai by appointing key figures from the luxury sector.

This move, revealed during a board meeting in February 2026, aims to align the programme with the rapidly expanding luxury market in the Gulf region.

The board now includes Miral Youssef, President of Kering Middle East & Africa, Patrick Chalhoub, Executive Chairman at Chalhoub Group, and Robin Langlais, Zone President - Middle East & Africa at Tiffany & Co. These appointments are intended to enhance the programme's industry connections and provide students with direct insights from top luxury industry leaders.

Youssef emphasised the importance of nurturing the next generation, stating, "It is our collective responsibility to nurture their potential, support their growth, and equip them with the skills and perspectives needed to navigate an ever-evolving luxury landscape." Chalhoub echoed this sentiment, highlighting the programme's role in "transmitting knowledge, opening doors and creating spaces where ideas, cultures and perspectives may meet, challenge and enrich one another."

The MSc Global Luxury Management programme, launched in 2019, combines academic teaching with practical projects in collaboration with luxury houses. It offers specialised certificates in Luxury Digital Marketing & Strategy and Retail Excellence and Client Relationship Management, developed with New York University and LVMH, respectively.

With the Dubai campus serving as a strategic gateway to the MENA and Indo-Pacific regions, SKEMA aims to position itself at the heart of the luxury industry's growth. The enhanced advisory board is expected to further consolidate the programme's international and professional dimensions, preparing future managers for the evolving luxury market

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