Paola Eicher

Paola Eicher is an accomplished recruitment and admissions professional with extensive experience in higher education. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions at IMD since March 2015, Eicher develops and leads a global recruitment strategy aimed at attracting a diverse pool of top-tier MBA candidates. Prior roles include Head of Admissions and Recruitment at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, where Eicher successfully managed admissions projects and supervised a team while enhancing the institution's reputation through strategic stakeholder engagement. Eicher’s earlier experience includes coordinating admissions and recruitment events at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Eicher holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Hospitality Management from EHL. Personal qualifications include strong analytical skills, a sense of responsibility, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.