A Fireside Chat with Chocolatier Pierre Marcolini
Dear Alumni and Friends of Harvard,
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive evening, Haute Chocolate: A Fireside Chat with Chocolatier Pierre Marcolini and CEO Jeanne Guillet, where we will dive into the world of haute chocolaterie and the visionary journey behind one of the most celebrated names in chocolate.
During this intimate conversation, Pierre Marcolini, master chocolatier, will share the story behind his bean-to-bar philosophy and his lifelong passion for chocolate as an art form.
Joining him is Jeanne Guillet, CEO of Pierre Marcolini, who will provide insight into building and growing a globally recognized luxury brand while remaining true to the Maison’s core craftsmanship and artistry.
A chocolate dégustation menu, specially curated by the Maison, will be served during the cocktail reception, which will also feature refreshments and drinks.
The event will take place at the private residence of one of our Board Members on:
Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30PM
Woluwe St Pierre (1150), Brussels
(Address of event to be communicated to registered participants prior to the event)
Please confirm your participation before Thursday, October 3, 2024, via this link.
Please note that we have limited availability on a first-come first-serve basis. The fee for this event will be € 80 for members and € 95 for non-members (guests and non-member alumni) to be paid on Eventbrite before the deadline date (only paid registrations will be confirmed). As always, please note that we do not reimburse in case of cancellation after the deadline above.
This unique event promises a fascinating discussion on creativity, sustainability, and leadership, and offers a rare opportunity to engage with two individuals who continue to redefine what luxury chocolate can be.
We hope you can join us for this inspiring evening and look forward to seeing you on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Warm regards,
Werner-Édouard de Saeger van Nattenhaesdonck - President, Harvard Club of Belgium
Mahima Swarup - Board member, Harvard Club of Belgium