Research
Research Team
At EKLYA, our team is made up of passionate professionals who are experts in their field. Their expertise and innovative spirit are at the heart of our success. Together, they create a stimulating and collaborative learning environment where students and teachers strive for excellence.
Research & Permanent Teachers
Raphaël CUFFOLO
Raphaël Cuffolo is a teacher-researcher in Management Sciences whose work focuses on consumer dynamics, cultural movements, and brand strategies. His research explores, among other topics, how communities appropriate the symbols of prestigious brands, as well as the reception and impact of public prevention campaigns on younger audiences.
Through the combination of academic expertise and field-based perspectives, he builds strong links between theory and practice, contributing directly to EKLYA’s pedagogical excellence and research development.
Laurent TEOULE-DOREY
Laurent Téoule-Dorey, aged 55, is currently a teacher-researcher at EKLYA School of Business in Lyon, France. He completed his Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in October 2021 from the International School of Management in Paris, France. His research focuses on international business development, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including fast-growing global new ventures and family-owned businesses.
Before pursuing his Doctorate of Business Administration, Laurent enjoyed a successful career in international sales and marketing within the business-to-business sector. His work took him around the globe, including a decade stationed in Northern Europe, where he collaborated with individuals and businesses from various nationalities and cultures. Recently, Laurent returned to France, where he founded a consulting agency that specializes in helping SMEs launch export initiatives. In addition to his consulting work, he part time teaches management to international postgraduate students and conducts research on the global expansion of SMEs, drawing on his extensive experience to enhance his academic contributions.
Sophie CRUZ
Nous croyons fermement que le développement du réseau professionnel est crucial pour nos étudiants. Pour cela, nous maximisons les opportunités d’interactions avec les professionnels à travers :
- des Visite de Salons professionnels : Participer à des événements sectoriels pour se tenir informé des dernières tendances.
- des Tables rondes métiers : Discuter avec des experts et professionnels de différents domaines.
- des Visites d’entreprises : Une visite par promotion et par an pour découvrir l'intérieur des entreprises et leurs modes de fonctionnement.