Two Years of Executive Education Excellence and Innovation at the Hélène Desmarais Building
October 01, 2025
Two years ago, HEC Montréal celebrated the grand opening of the Hélène Desmarais Building in the heart of downtown Montreal. This sustainability-minded destination for higher learning in business was designed specifically as a convergence point for expertise, innovation and networking, embodying the vision of its namesake to provide current and aspiring leaders with an inspiring, engaging space where issues of importance to the business community could be discussed, studied and addressed.
The programs delivered by Executive Education HEC Montréal on site at the Hélène Desmarais Building go beyond conventional training to deliver a truly transformative learning experience. Developed in response to real-world challenges and needs, these programs put strategic insight, out-of-the-box thinking and responsible leadership front and centre of the learning process.
“For me, the MBA Essentials program was a valuable opportunity to deepen my management skills, acquire a more comprehensive vision of organizational issues and increase my impact. I now feel better equipped to transform policies and services to meet the needs of future generations.”
Rising to the occasion
Strategically located in Montreal’s central business district, Executive Education HEC Montréal is committed to providing industry-leading upskilling opportunities for business professionals — but that’s just the beginning. It’s a place where ideas, talents and outlooks from around the world come together, where leaders can equip themselves to navigate the economic, social and technological complexities of our time and chart a decisive course forward.
Choosing Executive Education HEC Montréal means entering a living, breathing ecosystem where collective intelligence can be shared and leveraged to add value and pave the way to new horizons. Learners leave with a whole new set of tools they can apply in the workplace as well as a bigger-picture understanding of the world they operate in and a far-reaching global network.
“Being able to spend several days in residence with other executives, discussing and reflecting on what we learned from the program’s first-rate instructors, was an opportunity that was truly unique. It helped me sharpen my strategic thinking skills and push the boundaries of creativity to be able to serve our community even better than before. This program is extremely effective and perfectly suited to a world that is changing at breakneck speed and demanding more and more from its leaders.”
Experiences that transform
Our offering is constantly growing and evolving to meet organizations’ changing needs. Between our short programs, custom training options, certifications, events and other career-propelling content, you’re sure to find a path that leads to broader insights and more compelling results.
Two years… and counting!
- 20,000+ people who have learned and grown through our programs and events
- 10,000+ participants in our open-enrolment and custom training programs
- 780 First Nations Executive Education enrollees
- 25+ networking activities
- 2 webinars in conjunction with La Presse
- 650 founders, mentors and investors involved in CDL-Montréal
- 1,000+ founders and members of the startup community supported by NEXT AI Montréal
- 12,000 attendees at our national and international events
- 11 major events
“I loved the first few days of the Certification in Ethics and Compliance program at HEC Montréal’s new downtown location, especially Joé T. Martineau’s inspiring teaching!”
Built to empower the leadership of the future
The state-of-the-art amenities and light-filled spaces at the Hélène Desmarais Building make it the perfect place for the leaders of today and tomorrow to forge new connections, brainstorm new ideas and fulfil their ambitions.
Be at the heart of the action
Are you looking for a program that takes your business and leadership skills to the next level? A place where you can achieve the goals you have set for yourself and your organization? A team who understands the challenges you are up against? Then look no further: get your journey underway right here, at the Hélène Desmarais Building.