NEOMA Business School, France. Doris Birkhofer — president of Siemens France and a 1997 NEOMA alumna — has joined NEOMA’s board of directors as an independent director. Following her appointment, the school’s board is now complete, bringing together prominent figures from key economic sectors who contribute to NEOMA’s strategic development. Doris’s career has spanned industry, technology and energy. Before taking over the reins of Siemens France, she held senior positions in the Siemens Group in Germany and the US, as well as in other global industrial corporations. Doris’s experience on the international stage allied to her strategic vision will play a key role in informing the NEOMA’s major policy decisions.“Joining the board at NEOMA Business School gives me the opportunity to play an active role in an institution that has a bold outlook for higher education — a vision that is geared towards innovation, diversity and environmental and societal impact. It is a privilege to contribute to the momentum of this institution that trains the responsible leaders of tomorrow,” she said.