TANGRAM, the CMA CGM Group’s learning, and innovation center, has received one of the world’s most prestigious distinctions in the field of learning and talent development. The “Best Corporate Learning University” award was presented to TANGRAM at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards 2025, a global program celebrating innovation, excellence, and outstanding practices in human capital management.

This distinction, awarded just one year after the launch of TANGRAM, recognizes the CMA CGM Group’s commitment to learning, driven by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodolphe Saadé, the work carried out by the TANGRAM teams, and the participation of thousands of employees worldwide.

The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards recognize each year the world’s best practices in learning and development, talent management, leadership, talent acquisition, human resources, sales performance, diversity, equity & inclusion, and the future of work. Award-winning projects are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts and Brandon Hall Group analysts against four criteria: strategic alignment, program design and deployment, adoption and innovation, and measurable impact and effectiveness.

“The 2025 Excellence Award recipients represent the pinnacle of achievement in human capital management,” said Mike Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group™. “These organizations have demonstrated that when you invest in your people with purpose and innovation, the impact resonates throughout the entire enterprise.”

Recognizing TANGRAM’s excellence in learning and development

Inaugurated in May 2024 by CMA CGM Group Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé, TANGRAM has quickly become a global reference for corporate learning, innovation, and transformation in the transport and logistics sector.

TANGRAM embodies the Group’s commitment to investing in people to drive transformation in the transport and logistics sector and address major global issues, in response to environmental, social, and geopolitical challenges.

In just 12 months, TANGRAM has established itself as a central hub supporting the major transitions shaping transport and logistics:

  • 3,235 CMA CGM Group employees from 119 nationalities have completed tailored learning programs focused on climate, artificial intelligence, and leadership
  • Strategic academic partnerships were forged with institutions including HEC Paris, Imperial College London, and BCG University.
  • 13,500+ visitors have engaged with TANGRAM as a hub for collaboration and inspiration. It serves as a hub for collaboration among experts from across the ecosystem: CMA CGM employees, start-ups, customers and partners, major corporations, research institutions, and universities.
  • 150+ events have been hosted, including international conferences, innovation workshops, and executive training seminars.

In the coming months, TANGRAM will continue to grow, expanding its learning catalog to address the strategic challenges facing transport and logistics. The center is also strengthening its international partnerships, with a strong emphasis on innovation and the organization of high-level events.