Grégoire Hug
About Grégoire Hug
Grégoire Hug is a part-time teacher at Aix-Marseille Université and Ecole Centrale de Marseille, focusing on ESG issues and asset management. He is also the CEO and founder of WeeFin, a SaaS platform dedicated to sustainable finance, and has a background in finance and risk management.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Grégoire Hug has been a part-time teacher at Aix-Marseille University since 2018. He focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in his teaching. His role includes delivering a comprehensive curriculum that addresses contemporary challenges in finance and sustainability. He teaches a 24-hour 'Asset Management' course, which encompasses modern portfolio management theory, equity and fixed income portfolio strategies, and asset management trends. This course is part of the curriculum for AMSE Master 2 Finance students.
Work at Ecole Centrale de Marseille
Since 2020, Grégoire Hug has served as a part-time teacher at Ecole Centrale de Marseille. His teaching responsibilities include instructing students on asset management principles and practices. The course he teaches is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in portfolio management and investment strategies, reflecting current trends in the financial industry.
Education and Expertise
Grégoire Hug holds a Master's degree in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from Aix-Marseille University, which he completed in 2011. He also earned an Engineer's degree in Applied Mathematics and Finance from Centrale Méditerranée between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, he completed the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in 2018, enhancing his expertise in blockchain technology and its applications in finance.
Background in Finance and Consulting
Grégoire Hug has extensive experience in the finance sector, particularly with BNP Paribas Securities Services. His roles included R&D Analyst in Investment Risk & Performance from 2011 to 2015, Head of Product R&D in the same area from 2016 to 2018, and a brief tenure as an Expert Consultant in the Asia-Pacific region in 2015. He also worked as a Product Developer for six months in 2016, contributing to the development of financial products and services.
Achievements in Sustainable Finance
Grégoire Hug is the CEO and Founder of WeeFin, established in 2018 as the first 100% SaaS platform dedicated to sustainable finance. Under his leadership, WeeFin won the 'Fintech of the Year' and 'Best Technological Initiative in Support of ESG Practices' awards in 2023. His commitment to knowledge dissemination regarding ESG issues is evident in both his professional and teaching roles.