The Bensadoun School is the best source of talent and ideas for the future of retail. Currently, no academic institution in the world is fully capable of addressing the evolving challenges facing this industry.
Vision
To be the world’s premier institution dedicated to the future of retail.
Mission
To educate and empower a global network of interdisciplinary and diverse thinkers and practitioners who research, envision and prototype a successful world of retail.
Leadership
Academic Director
Professor Vivek Astvansh
Vivek Astvansh leads the development of all aspects of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, including its academic curricula (BCom, Masters, and PhD), collaborations with local and international industry partners, and interdisciplinary partnerships with other Faculties and Schools, both at Â鶹Çø and other universities.Â
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Executive Director
Charles de Brabant
Charles de Brabant joins Â鶹Çø to co-lead the Bensadoun School. He has over 20 years’ experience in retail in Europe and most recently in China and South East Asia. Born and raised in Montreal, Charles holds a BCom from Â鶹Çø, an M.Litt. in History from Oxford University and an MBA from Stanford Business School. Charles’ focus will be on collaboration with local and international industry partners and leading the School administration.
