Since November 2022, Arnaud has served as Lead Faculty for Sustainability, ESG, and Impact at CEDEP – Executive Development in Fontainebleau, France. Founded over 50 years ago alongside INSEAD, CEDEP is an independent, not-for-profit executive education club set in the Fontainebleau forest. With a membership of over 20 global companies, including L’Oréal, Renault, and Tata Steel, CEDEP fosters leadership development and strategic innovation for senior executives.

Arnaud led a thought-provoking conversation at Is Compassion Relevant to the Economy?—an event exploring the intersection of compassion and economic systems. Arnaud joined leaders such as Sandrine Dixson-Declève (Co-President of the Club of Rome) and Mel Young (Founder of the Homeless World Cup) to delve into how a compassionate approach can reshape our understanding of the economy. Challenging traditional economic thinking by examining how compassion can drive systemic change, from the distribution of resources to the nature of work and social safety nets, remains central to creating more equitable systems.

Arnaud Blandin led the session on Green AI: Reducing Data and Model Footprints to Achieve Sustainability at World AI Cannes. With a focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability, Arnaud explores strategies for minimizing the environmental impact of AI technologies. He highlights how reducing data and model footprints can drive efficiency, lower energy consumption, and contribute to more sustainable AI practices. This session offers executives and AI leaders practical insights into optimizing AI systems for both performance and sustainability, ensuring that innovation aligns with the growing demand for environmental responsibility in technology.

Arnaud is a Strategy and Sustainability Professor at SKEMA Executive Education, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and guiding senior executives through the complexities of sustainability in business. With deep expertise in strategy, ESG, and responsible innovation, Arnaud leads masterclasses and workshops tailored to executives and decision-makers. His sessions distill critical sustainability trends, regulatory developments, and actionable strategies for driving value through sustainable practices. Arnaud’s work empowers leaders to navigate emerging sustainability challenges, seize new opportunities, and position their organizations for long-term success in a rapidly evolving business landscape.