Maurice THEVENET is a Professor of Management at ESSEC Business School, where he has been a faculty member since 1984. He is based at the Cergy campus and maintains an active role in both academic and professional spheres. His current affiliations include his professorship at ESSEC, upcoming role as Academic Director of ESP Leadership for Executives (2025-2026), and previous position as Track Head (2021-2025). Beyond academia, he serves as a consultant for major corporations including General Motors Europe, Honeywell, Volvo, and Carnaud-Metalbox, and provides expertise to the French Ministry of Defense on organizational culture matters. Professor THEVENET's research interests center on Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Leadership Development, and Organizational Culture. His work critically examines management practices, workplace ethics, talent management, and the philosophical dimensions of management. He has published extensively on the emotional aspects of leadership, the impact of management fads, workplace incivility, and the evolving nature of work. His recent publications (2016-2018) demonstrate continued scholarly engagement with contemporary management challenges, particularly focusing on talent development, organizational transformations, and the emotional demands of management. With a career spanning decades, Professor THEVENET has established himself as a thought leader in management studies. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the human dimension of organizations, questioning conventional management wisdom while exploring practical applications of management theory. His work bridges academic rigor with practical relevance, as evidenced by his dual roles as academic and consultant. Professor THEVENET serves as a regular columnist for RHinfo.com, contributing one article per month since November 2000, demonstrating his commitment to engaging with current management issues and sharing insights with practitioners. His editorial board memberships across numerous prestigious management journals further attest to his standing in the academic community. His teaching and research reflect a deep commitment to understanding the complex interplay between individuals and organizations, with particular attention to ethical considerations and the emotional dimensions of workplace relationships. This holistic perspective on management has informed both his academic contributions and his consulting practice with major organizations worldwide.



