MICHAËL AZOULAY

"In Marseille, even under the sun, a company's success is down to hard work. A lot of hard work. Fashion is a tough business. Every season, we challenge ourselves. Competitors are ever more numerous; only innovation, creativity and attention to service and customers lead to success. But to sustain our model, when, like us, the company is growing at the speed of a galloping thoroughbred, we need to consolidate our teams and recruit young, well-trained enthusiasts. They can join us as soon as possible, which means training not far from our premises. The Bachelor's degree in fashion and the new Master's degree in fashion offered by the Maison Mode Méditerranée (MMM) and Aix-Marseille University (AMU) are extremely positive avenues for the future. In the same way, anything that can enhance our reputation supports our industrial activities. That's why I wanted to join the MMM Board of Directors. To remain in a leading position, I - and my colleagues - have to travel a lot, not only in the Mediterranean basin, but also all over the world."

Every year, Michael contributes to the content of the Master's program. For these students, he embodies the values conveyed by this young generation of Marseilles businessmen and women.