��SM�� Desautels Faculty of Management - Alumni News (Front Page)

GCPA Guest Lecturer Jason Binette-Adams receives the 2024 GCPA Dedication Award

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:57:13 +0000

Congratulations to Jason Binette-Adams (BCom ‘19, GCPA '20) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Dedication Award.

This award recognizes excellence in guidance by guest GCPA lecturers or experts. Excellent teaching can be demonstrated through a well-designed course, engaging in-class activities and materials, use of innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to improving one's courses through feedback.

Kanuk adapts jackets to milder winters, eyes international markets

��SM�� — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:20:46 +0000

Kanuk jackets are made for Quebec winters—but Quebec winters aren’t as cold as they used to be. Bertrand Cesvet (BA’86, MBA’88) wants to make Kanuk jackets more versatile. Cesvet led a group of investors who recently bought the Montreal winter wear company from Champlain Financial, a private equity group. Cesvet shares with La Presse the company’s plans to sell jackets that are more suited to temperature fluctuation, making its products more appropriate for markets where it plans to expand, such as the United States.

Any changes to pension fund policies should carefully consider risks and rewards of domestic investments

��SM�� — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:40:52 +0000

Dozens of business leaders recently signed an open letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland arguing that pension funds should invest more in Canadian businesses. But their argument doesn’t line up with the facts, writes Prof. Sebastien Betermier in an op-ed in The Globe and Mail. Academic research has shown Canadian pension funds allocate a large portion of their portfolio to domestic assets.

Theatre piece brings awareness to humanitarian efforts

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:54:10 +0000

Art occupies an important place in the life of the former international president of Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16). “Sometimes, when I see very difficult things on the ground, I need to see beauty to believe in mankind.” The pediatric emergency doctor and professor at ��SM��’s School of Population and Global Health suggested a show that addresses the Covid-19 pandemic, so people don’t forget the lessons learned and are better equipped to respond to a crisis in the future.

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Richardson receives teaching excellence award

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:28:19 +0000

Congratulations to Michael Richardson (GCPA'18, 2018 CFE Honour Roll and Gold Medal in Quebec) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA)Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers for the second time!

This award recognizes excellence in teaching by guest GCPA lecturers. Excellent teaching can be demonstrated through a well-designed course, engaging in-class activities and materials, use of innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to improving one's courses through feedback.

2023 CFE Honour Roll for GCPA Participants

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:23:04 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) Tian Cheng Huang (BCom’22, GCPA‘23) and Kyra Swift (BCom UOttawa’21, GCPA’23) have been named to the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.

IMHL alumnus leads project to install 900 defibrillators in Quebec

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:15:09 +0000

Each year, about 10,000 people in Quebec suffer a cardiac arrest, and receiving resuscitation care in the first minutes is critical to survival. For every minute that passes without treatment, survival rates decrease by 7-10%. Dr.

Airbus Canada welcomes ��SM�� students to Mirabel

��SM�� — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:59:23 +0000

Last month, over 70 ��SM�� students from different academic disciplines took part in a tour of Airbus Canada’s headquarters in Mirabel, Airbus’ most important headquarters outside of Europe. Students had the unique opportunity to hear from Airbus Canada CEO Benoît Schultz and nearly 20 other company officials, including ��SM�� alumni. Organized by ��SM�� Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore, the idea took flight following Schultz’s Desautels CEO Speaker Series visit in 2022.

Remembering alumnus Bill Webb’s remarkable impact

��SM�� — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:13:16 +0000

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Webb (MBA’93), a valued member of the Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board. His deep ties to ��SM�� and dedicated involvement in the Canadian rugby community have left an indelible mark.

Thibaut Millet recognized as top sustainability consultant

��SM�� — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:28:43 +0000

Sustainability can create value for a business and make it more resilient. More and more, shareholders are demanding that businesses be more sustainable, and sustainability consultants help them to it. Thibaut Millet (MBA’00) is one of them. He has a deep history in the field, and has been helping clients develop sustainability programs for more than fifteen years. A partner at EY and the longtime leader of its Climate Change and Sustainability Practice, Millet was named one of the Top 25 Sustainability Consultants for 2023 by The Consulting Report.

Niki Sahni’s Courage agency is leveraging authenticity to achieve growth

��SM�� — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:58:47 +0000

Just one year ago, Niki Sahni (BCom’06) launched an independent adverting agency, and already it has brought on big name clients like KFC, Diageo, Scotiabank, and Nestlé.

Brian O’Neill (BCom’51), former NHL Executive Vice-President and ��SM�� Hockey alum dies at 94

��SM�� — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:01:51 +0000

Brian O'Neill (BCom’51), a cornerstone of the National Hockey League since joining its executive offices in 1966, died Friday morning at his care home in Montreal, the league announced Friday. He was 94.

Born and raised in Montreal, O’Neill earned a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola College before coming to ��SM��, where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics while playing hockey for the ��SM�� Redbirds.

EMBA alumnus Jacques Farcy moves from SQDC to SAQ

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:27:49 +0000

After two years as the President and CEO of the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), Jacques Farcy (EMBA’21) is assuming the same titles at the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), a Quebec government crown corporation that sells and distributes alcohol. “I am very enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing to the SAQ’s development and working with each member of the great SAQ team, to satisfy each and every customer on a daily basis and generate value for Quebec,” Farcy said in a press release.

Indigenous Graduate Spotlight: Leon Picha (BCom’23)

��SM�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:47:32 +0000

"I want there to be a day where there’s more than just two red scarves [at the Faculty of Management convocation] and that’s what I’m going to continue to work to achieve," says Leon Picha (BCom’23).

Linda and Robert J. Goldberger’s commitment to MBA Fellowship has helped it grow

��SM�� — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:17:35 +0000

The Linda and Robert J. Goldberger MBA Fellowship was established in 2009, and was one of the first MBA fellowships at Desautels. The Goldbergers initial pledge was matched by a large Montreal charitable foundation to establish this endowment, and over the years, the Goldbergers have continued to add to it, with a former employer matching several annual donations to ��SM��. “Everyone knows what compounding means,” says Mr.

MBA alum Thompson gives keynote at 2023 Lavender Grad

��SM�� — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:56:38 +0000

��SM�� Desautels Faculty of Management alum Tim Thompson (MBA’90) served as the keynote speaker at this year’s Lavender Grad, an event celebrating the graduation of ��SM�� students who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, trans, queer, intersex, or non-binary.

Graduates and Outstanding Achievements Celebrated at Spring Convocation 2023

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:23:13 +0000

The ��SM�� Desautels Faculty of Management proudly celebrated its Spring 2023 Convocation on Wednesday, May 31. The event served as a special recognition for the exceptional accomplishments of students who have successfully completed their degrees in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs during the academic year of Fall 2022 and Winter 2023. Addresses were made bt ��SM�� Principal Deep Saini, Chancellor John H. McCall MacBain, Faculty Dean Yolande E.

Desautels Global Expert Daniel Dupont uses patience to ride out market turbulence

��SM�� — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:25:53 +0000

When oil prices went negative in 2020, Daniel Dupont (BCom’01) bought in. “I didn’t need to be smart to know it would go back up,” says Dupont, Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments and a Desautels Global Expert.

Announcing the 2023 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��SM�� — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:12:38 +0000

Congratulations to Simon Tardif (BCom’22), Talar Dimitian (BCom’22), Kyra Swift (UOttawa BCom’21), Kar Yan Chin (BCom’22), Tian Cheng Huang (BCom’22), and Khalël Fung (BCom’22) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (CGPA) program.

Nabil Anouti is the Desautels valedictorian at ��SM��’s Spring 2023 Convocation

��SM�� — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:53:26 +0000

Humanity has the skill to solve our most pressing problems, but cooperation is our greatest challenge, says Nabil Anouti, who is ��SM�� Desautels’ valedictorian for the Spring 2023 Convocation. But Anouti is optimistic, and this view has been shaped by a Desautels education.

Several ��SM�� Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 ��SM�� Alumni Association Awards and Honours

��SM�� — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:53:08 +0000

On May 4, members of the ��SM�� community gathered at Maison Manuvie for the 2023 ��SM�� Alumni Association Awards and Honours, which recognize alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff who stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to ��SM��, the MAA and in their respective communities. This year, six awards were given to members of the ��SM�� Desautels community. A huge congratulations to all of this year’s honourees!

Fighting food insecurity with...bugs?

��SM�� — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:31:07 +0000

A few weeks after starting his MBA at ��SM��, Mohammed Ashour, MSc’11, MBA’19 received an email announcing the Hult Prize — an annual, year-long competition that challenges university-level students to solve a pressing social issue. Teaming up with Gabe Mott (MBA’14), Ashour recruited three other colleagues from their MBA cohort: Shobhita Soor (BSc’10, BCL/LLB’15, MBA’15), Jesse Pearlstein (MBA’14), and Zev Thompson (MBA’14).

Ram Panda to receive honorary doctorate from School of Continuing Studies

��SM�� — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:11:32 +0000

Ram Panda (MEng’71, MBA’77), ��SM��'s Lead Planned Giving Ambassador and former Chair of the Board of Governors, will receive a Doctor of Laws honoris causa from the School of Continuing Studies at their convocation ceremony on June 7 at 6:30 PM. Since graduating from ��SM�� more than 50 years ago, Ram Panda has been one of the University’s most loyal champions. A generous benefactor of the University, Mr.

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Honours ��SM�� IMHL Graduates

��SM�� — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:38:30 +0000

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) has honoured two graduates from ��SM��’s International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) program. Dr. Judy Morris, graduating this spring, was named Emergency Physician of the Year, while Dr. François de Champlain (IMHL'21) received the Special Merit Award, recognizing him as as a leader in making Canadian Emergency Medicine what it is today.

BCom graduate Julia Ayim named Black Grad 2023 valedictorian

��SM�� — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:02:02 +0000

One of this year’s three Black Grad valedictorians, Julia Ayim (BCom’23) has just completed a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management. She and fellow graduates were celebrated at the annual Black Grad gala on April 30, a sold-out event organized by the Black Students’ Network of ��SM�� (BSN).

Fady Dagher plans to flatten the hierarchy of Montreal police force

��SM�� — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:38:18 +0000

As chief of the Service de police de l’Agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL), Fady Dagher (EMBA’12) carried out a real revolution in the force, and he has now taken the reins of the Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) as its new chief, writes ��SM�� Alumni News. In Longueil, Dagher took the concept of “community policing” one step further by creating a “partnership police force” that works hand-in-hand with social services. Dagher credits ��SM�� Desautels Prof.

Anita Nowak’s book Purposeful Empathy helps reviewer understand generation gaps in climate crisis impact

��SM�� — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:35:06 +0000

To understand the impact of the climate crisis on younger generations, empathy is a place to start. It is a necessary part of confronting, but on its own, it is not enough. Desautels lecturer Anita Nowak (BA'97, BCom'97, PhD'11) recently published her book Purposeful Empathy, which is described as an inspiring and powerful read by Quebec MNA Désirée McGraw in a review for Policy Magazine. “This is a book that helps middle-aged people like me understand, collaborate and ultimately innovate with the next generation of Millennials and Gen Z,” McGraw says.

��SM�� to award honorary degree to CGI founder Serge Godin for exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship

��SM�� — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:57:39 +0000

As part of this Spring’s Convocation celebrations, ��SM�� will award honorary degrees — the highest order it can bestow — to 17 exceptional individuals who have made considerable contributions to society. Serge Godin, O.C., O.Q., Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.), founder of CGI and a prominent figure in the Canadian technology industry, will be awarded an honorary degree from ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

��SM�� Executive Education goes to Gaspésie

��SM�� — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:32:14 +0000

About thirty managers and entrepreneurs attended a recent ��SM�� Mini-MBA course in Matane, Quebec. It was the first time this type of course has been delivered in one of Quebec’s regions beyond Montreal and was the brainchild of local businessman François Rioux (MBA’10). “When you are on-location, you can see the energy and better understand the stakes, the challenges, and the successes,” says Eric Saine, the Executive Director of ��SM�� Executive Education. That’s exactly what we wanted to do at ��SM�� – to be a bridge that links communities.

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20)

��SM�� — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:25:26 +0000

Learn how the ��SM�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) can open a number of career doors. On this Earth Day, we catch up with an MMF alumnus working in ESG and Sustainable Finance, Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20). Now Senior Manager, Enterprise Sustainable Finance, TD Bank Group, he first joined the Bank as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) intern. He credits the MMF program’s flexibility with allowing him to explore the intersection between finance and sustainability.

Desautels African Business Initiative features alumni panellist Sekou Coulibaly

��SM�� — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:50:34 +0000

Each year, the ��SM�� Desautels African Business Initiative (DABI) brings together attendees, panelists and guest speakers for an opportunity to learn, network and engage in stimulating discussions about the future of business in Africa. This year’s panelists included Sekou Coulibaly (BCom’03), who was executive director at L’Oréal before launching a sustainable, made-in-Africa luxury clothing brand called SEKBI Bogolan in 2020.

The lessons from this pandemic are helping Joanne Liu prepare us for the next one

��SM�� — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:57:00 +0000

“Epidemics and pandemics are without pity,” says Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) “If there are weak links, they will break.” Liu is the former president of Médecins Sans Frontières, and a graduate of Desautels’ International Masters for Health Leadership program. In 2021, she joined ��SM��’s School of Population and Global Health to create the new Pandemic Emergency Readiness Lab (PERL).

Desautels alum record label achieves critical successes

��SM�� — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:41:28 +0000

For Jim West (BA’79) and Justin West (BCom’04), the music industry is a family affair. From a young age, Justin accompanied his father to industry conferences, and during his teenage years, he spent the summers working for his father’s record label: Justin Time Records. The younger West graduated from Desautels with a degree in accounting, but ultimately followed in his father’s footsteps. In 2006, he launched a label called Secret City Records.

43rd Desautels Management Achievement Awards celebrates industry “disruptors”

��SM�� — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:25:25 +0000

On Friday, February 3, the Desautels Faculty of Management hosted the 43rd edition of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards, a student-run initiative which brings the global Desautels community together to celebrate the achievements of industry leaders who have demonstrated a career of great achievement and commitment of responsible business.

Philanthropist and visionary Marcel Desautels passes away at age 88

��SM�� — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:18:25 +0000

Marcel Desautels, LLD’07 (CM, O Ont, OM) generously donated both his resources and his time to furthering business education at ��SM��. The business leader and philanthropist passed away on January 31 at the age of 88. Desautels invested over $38 million in students, programs, research and facilities at the Desautels Faculty of Management. “Marcel was deeply passionate about inspiring others to give and get involved,” says Dean Yolande Chan. “And because he believed in us, so many others did too.

Maya Azouri and Jonathan Azouri named to 2023 Forbes 30 under 30

��SM�� — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:44:38 +0000

Finding available ice time or sports fields to book can be a challenge, but CatchCorner aims to change that. The app, which has been compared to OpenTable for sports facilities by Forbes, allows users to find and reserve fields and facilities that meet their needs. Co-Founders Maya Azouri (BCom’17) and Jonathan Azouri (BCom’16) have recently partnered with Sports Illustrated to become CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated.

High profile Verizon executive Rima Qureshi maintains strong connection to Desautels

��SM�� — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:34:35 +0000

Rima Qureshi’s (BCom’87, MBA’96) career has taken her to Stockholm, Dallas and New York, but she retains strong connections to Montreal and ��SM��. Now the Executive Vice President and Strategy Officer at Verizon in New York, Qureshi began her career with Ericsson, and helped the company integrate thousands of new employees when it acquired parts of Nortel. Qureshi returns regularly to Montreal to spend time with family and mentors MBA students at Desautels.

Eco-fashion brand Ecova tells the stories behind its green initiatives

��SM�� — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:19:14 +0000

Positive storytelling can encourage consumers to make better, more eco-conscious choices. That’s the vision the Stephanie Beaulieu (MBA’22) shared with Karl Moore in an article for Forbes.com. Beaulieu founded the eco-fashion company Ecova to make change in the fashion industry.

��SM��’s Joanne Liu calls for global pandemic preparedness council in Scientific American

��SM�� — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:52:17 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic was incredibly costly, for the health of the population and the economy. But the next infectious disease pandemic could be even worse. Politicians can choose to prevent it, but they need to take action now, argues Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) in Scientific American. For this to happen, there needs to be a leader-level council that identifies gaps in preparedness, mobilizes finances where they are needed, and holds its stakeholders accountable.

2022 Cundill History Prize recognizes the work of Harvard’s Tiya Miles

��SM�� — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:37:05 +0000

Harvard’s Tiya Miles won the 2022 Cundill History Prize for her book All that she carried: The journey of Ashley’s sack, a Black family keepsake. The prize was launched by Peter Cundill (BCom’60) in 2008, and is administered by ��SM��. It awards $75,000 each year to a book that embodies historical scholarship, originality, literary quality and broad appeal. The Cundill History Prize awards an additional $10,000 to two other award finalists.

GCPA guest lecturer Taryn Welikovitch receives teaching excellence award

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:40:27 +0000

Congratulations to Taryn Welikovitch (BSc’16, GDip Accounting’18, GCPA'19) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

A new immersion program aims to help Longueuil police better deal with mental health calls

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:38:05 +0000

People get in to policing to fight crime, but most calls to police are not about crimes at all, said Fady Dagher (EMBA’12) in an interview with CBC. Officers regularly respond to calls that involve people experiencing mental health crises, or people with disabilities. The new Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) wants his officers to better understand what it is like to be on the other side of these calls.

CFE Honour Roll for GCPA Participant

��SM�� — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:27:14 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participant Megan Robertson (BCom'21, GCPA'22) has been named to the Honour Roll of the

Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Recognizes Teaching Excellence at Desautels

��SM�� — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:49:08 +0000

In 2018, when the Fetherstonhaugh family envisioned an award to recognize and reward teaching excellence, they hoped for great teachers and at the Desautels Faculty of Management extraordinary teachers emerged. As the recipient of the 2022 Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate Programs, Prof. of Practice Sujata Madan engages with students in a way that promotes and accelerates their classroom and lifelong learning.

Official launch of the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics

��SM�� — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:24:33 +0000

On November 14, the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics hosted students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni and friends of ��SM�� Desautels for the official launch of the Centre.

The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics will serve as a hub for ��SM�� researchers across disciplines, from law and religion to economics and engineering, to work toward solutions for the most pressing ethical issues of our time.

Médecins Sans Frontières brought business innovations to charitable giving

��SM�� — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:14:49 +0000

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) introduced a new business model for charitable giving. “We were the first ones to create the regular donation model," said Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16), an emergency physician, a professor at the School of Population and Global Health at ��SM��, and the 13th President of MSF (2013-2019). “One of our first fundraising campaigns was 1 euro per day,” Liu said in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes.com.

FemTherapeutics applies AI to an unmet need in women’s health

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:51:32 +0000

Vaginal prosthetics known as pessaries are a critical tool for the maintenance of pelvic health in women. They are used as a first-line treatment for pelvic organ prolapse, a common condition that occurs when the muscles of the pelvis weaken, causing organs to drop into the vagina. But these devices are badly in need of an upgrade. Their failure rate is high, and the designs have changed little in the last 70 years.

More guns and drugs on the street fuel perception of increased violent crime in Quebec

��SM�� — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:15:09 +0000

Quebec’s homicide rate is lower than it was a decade ago, but a slight majority of people that live in cities aren’t feeling as safe as they used to. This rests in the public’s perception that there is a lack of organization, according Fady Dagher (EMBA’12), Chief of Police in Longueuil, in an interview with TVA’s Le monde à l’envers. But the way that violent crime is occurring contributes to that fear – there are more guns and drugs on the street, and lockdowns have had a pronounced impact on low-income neighbourhoods.

Aspire Food Group is making pet food more sustainable with insect protein

��SM�� — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:17:19 +0000

Insects have always been part of the diet of cats and dogs – but they haven’t always been a part of the pet foods that we feed them. That’s changing, and a company with ��SM�� roots is helping drive a transformation in the industry. Aspire Food Group cultivates crickets to produce high-quality protein with a low environmental footprint. Their plant in London, Ontario, will be the world’s largest, fully automated cricket production and processing facility, and Aspire sees plenty of potential for growth.

Montreal’s new professional women’s hockey team will feature Desautels alum Ann-Sophie Bettez

��SM�� — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:46:42 +0000

Montreal is getting a new team in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), a professional women’s hockey league – and it will have Desautels representation. Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom’11) is a forward for the team, and was the 2011-12 CIS Player of the Year. The Montreal Force will be playing its home games across Quebec this year, and Montreal, Gatineau, Quebec City, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Saint-Jerome, and Sept-Iles are all possible host cities.

Betty Zoller launches Aviva, a maker of plant-based, nut-free cheese alternatives

��SM�� — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:33:47 +0000

Animal welfare and a desire to reduce carbon emissions inspired Betty Zoller (MBA’15) to adopt a vegetarian diet. But when Zoller was looking for a nut-free cheese alternative, there weren’t any options. Many plant-based cheese alternatives are made using a base of cashew nuts or coconut oil, and seeing a gap in the available options, Zoller founded Aviva. The Montreal-based company uses chick peas, lentils, beans and seeds to make plant-based alternatives for common cheeses like cheddar, gouda and feta.

��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBAs make Poets&Quants 2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA list

��SM�� — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:19:02 +0000

The influential business school news site Poets&Quants has named ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBAs Jean-Pierre Michael and Carlos Andrade to its 2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA list. The graduates were among 101 individuals selected from 49 top business schools around the world for personifying excellence – be it academic performance, extracurricular involvement, or professional achievement.

The workplace has changed, and will continue to: Samer Saab

��SM�� — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:16:26 +0000

Leaders should spend less time worrying about people who leave, and more time celebrating those that stay, according to Samer Saab (BEng’93, MBA’96), the CEO of Explorance, a leading experience management solutions company.

In an era of talent scarcity, the balance of power between employer and employee has shifted, Saab told Medium.com in an interview for Authority Magazine.

Chafik Hamad establishes RAFAH bursary to honour his mother’s memory by helping students who face systemic barriers

��SM�� — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:03:16 +0000

��SM�� celebrated its bicentennial in 2021, and as the university community began looking toward the next hundred years, it launched the Third Century Challenge Fund. Created by Chancellor Emeritus Michael Meighen, it encourages others to give by matching funds. Forty-eight new scholarships and bursaries have been created since the launch of the fund in 2019, and Chafik Hamad (MBA’15) is one of the donors who took up the call.

BCom graduate recognized by PRME as Global Students Regional Leader in North America

��SM�� — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:47:43 +0000

Congratulations to Alice Félix da Silva (BCom’22) on being recognized by Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), the United Nations' largest initiative to advance responsible management education in the world, for her outstanding contributions while representing ��SM�� Desautels as the 2021/22 PRME Global Students (PGS) Regional Leader in North America!

From Olympian to CEO, Craig Buntin shares his journey with ��SM��’s entrepreneurship community

��SM�� — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:19:45 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA’13) represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, but during the lead-in to the 2010 Games in Vancouver, the pairs figure skater sustained torn ligaments in his shoulder that would prevent him from competing on home ice. It was a setback, but he ably pivoted toward the next chapter. Buntin went on to complete an MBA at Desautels, and is now the CEO of SportLogiq, a Montreal-based company that uses standard sports game footage to track players and generate automated game statistics.

Forbes names Desautels’ 2022 Valedictorian one of top 11 purposeful women leaders positively impacting the world

��SM�� — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:35:31 +0000

Théadora Sauvé (BCom’22) believes that the power of the Law can be a powerful tool in making peace. The 2022 Valedictorian has plans to study Law at ��SM��, and was recently named one of 11 purposeful women leaders who are positively impacting the world. Sauvé has taken on a leadership role with Million Peacemakers, a youth initiative that seeks to co-create a culture of peace. To promote conflict resolution, the organization plans to work with other youth-led organizations and educational institutions.

Spotlight on EMBA Scholarship for Managers of Indigenous Origin recipients

��SM�� — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:15:03 +0000

Kimberly Quinn (BA’99, BA’01, EMBA’21) was on the lookout for new opportunities to learn when she came across the ��SM��-HEC Montréal Executive program, which stood out for its bilingual structure and its Scholarship for Managers of Indigenous Origin.

For Robert Auclair (EMBA’22), another of the scholarship’s recipients, the EMBA was the perfect way to uphold his family legacy by following in his mother’s footsteps, all while fulfilling a personal goal.

Louis Morissette’s career combines business training with comedic instincts

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:04:12 +0000

When Louis Morissette (BCom’95) was studying at Desautels, he was also performing in comedy shows. And when he went to the École Nationale de l’humour, he found himself wondering what the business plan for comedy could be.

In the years since then, he’s figured it out. Morissette is the co-founder and President of the production company KOTV and has been an actor and producer for television and film.

Ann-Sophie Bettez inducted into ��SM�� Sports Hall of Fame

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:01:22 +0000

The ��SM�� Sports Hall of Fame is honouring Desautels graduate Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom '11) as part of its Class of 2022. Bettez’s induction follows a decorated university hockey career in which she was named the CIS rookie of the year as a first-year student, and Canadian university hockey player of the year as a senior. That same year, Bettez was also ��SM��'s top female athlete and won the BLG Award as Canada’s top female student-athlete.

After more than forty years with the IOC, Dick Pound is retiring

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:52:16 +0000

While he was still a law student, Dick Pound (BCom’62, BCL’67) competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. But that was only the beginning of the Desautels alumnus’ decades-long involvement in the Olympic movement. Pound was elected to the International Olympic Committee in 1978, and is now its longest-serving member. He has been the IOC’s Vice-President and the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency, and as he approaches retirement, he credits his success to a no-nonsense approach and an ability to get the job done.

Liette Vigneault honoured with Women in Communications and Technology Leader Award

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:50:40 +0000

Women in Communications and Technology celebrated its 30^th anniversary with a gala event that recognized the contributions of leaders who have championed women in Canada’s innovation industries. Among those honoured at the event was Liette Vigneault (EMBA’18), who received the WCT Leader award, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the organization.

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Serge Postigo stars in the Paris adaptation of Mel Brooks’ award-winning musical The Producers

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:47:51 +0000

When The Producers launched on Broadway in 2001, it took home the Tony Award for Best Musical. Its French adaptation repeated the feat at this year’s Molière awards, which recognize achievement in live French theatre. In Les Producteurs, Serge Postigo (EMBA’15) plays the lead role of Max Bialystock, a theatrical producer who seeks to get rich by convincing investors to back a play that’s all but certain to flop – only to find himself with an unexpected hit on hands.

Théadora Sauvé named valedictorian for Spring 2022 Convocation

��SM�� — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:18:15 +0000

Théadora Sauvé’s classmates pushed her to become a better student, and Sauvé’s hard work was be recognized at the Spring 2022 Convocation, where she gave the valedictory address. The Bachelor of Commerce grad is preparing to study law at ��SM��, but when she came to university, this path was not yet clear. Sauvé initially studied psychology, but switched to Desautels after taking an Organizational Behaviour class taught by Chantal Westgate, a Senior Faculty Lecturer.

Ukraine’s strong territorial defence owes much to strong sense of civic duty

��SM�� — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:13:56 +0000

Russia’s attack on Ukraine was not unexpected, but its scale surprised many. “There was a common expectation of escalation in the East and the South,” says Mykhaylo Petechuk (MBA’13), who has worked for McKinsey & Company in Ukraine. “But no one expected the launch of missiles into every region of the country.”

Announcing the 2022 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��SM�� — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:26:04 +0000

Congratulations to Justin McGregor (BCom’21), James Akkaoui (BCom’21), Megan Abellera (BCom’21), Juliette Lapointe (BCom’21), Guillaume Ouimet (BCom’21), and Marie-Ève St-Jacques (BCom’21) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (CGPA) program.

In the memory of Lionel Pelham Kent, CA, this scholarship was established in 1998 to recognize academic excellence and strong communication skills among students entering the final year of the GCPA program.

Environmental pressures are one factor in the increased probability of pandemics

��SM�� — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:39:36 +0000

Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) is no stranger to health emergencies. The physician and former International President of Médecins sans Frontières is leading ��SM��’s efforts to prepare for future health emergencies. As the director of the Pandemic and Health Emergency Readiness Lab, Liu is seeking to develop solutions to current crises and prepare for future ones. There is an acceleration of local epidemics becoming pandemics, and that is somewhat linked to pressure on our environment, Liu told Desautels Prof.

Desmarais family inducted into Canadian Business Hall of Fame

��SM�� — Wed, 18 May 2022 20:15:15 +0000

The Canadian Business Hall of Fame honours more than 200 of Canada’s most illustrious business people, and this year, three ��SM�� alumni were added to the list. At a ceremony in Toronto in early May, Power Corporation Chairman Paul Desmarais, Jr. (OC, BCom’77, LLD’12) and Deputy Chair André Desmarais (OC, OQ, LLD’12) were inducted alongside their father Paul Desmarais, Sr. (OC, OQ, LLD’92), who passed away in 2013. Desmarais Sr.

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��SM�� — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:59:06 +0000

The second week of May marks the start of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) Program for a new cohort of 50 students. Forty-five of the incoming students are ��SM�� Bachelor of Commerce graduates, while the remaining join the program from other Canadian Universities.

Alumnus Lawrence S. Bloomberg to receive honorary doctorate at ��SM��'s Spring 2022 Convocation ceremony

��SM�� — Mon, 09 May 2022 13:20:03 +0000

To celebrate the Class of 2022, ��SM�� will award 14 inspirational individuals⁠ honorary degrees — the highest order it can bestow — at the Spring 2022 convocation. Desautels alumnus Lawrence S. Bloomberg, C.M., O.ONT (MBA’65) will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.) during the Faculty’s ceremony on June 1, 2022.

Desautels MBA alumna is helping corporate issuers and institutional investors on climate action

��SM�� — Mon, 02 May 2022 17:04:39 +0000

Involved in community service since as early as high school, Mariel Langlois (MBA’20) worked in advertising and media for years before enroling in the Desautels’ MBA program to pivot her career as she developed a growing interest in sustainability and social impact.

Now, as an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Consultant at Millani, Mariel advises both corporate issuers and institutional investors on integrating ESG into their strategies.

Psychological safety in the workplace

��SM�� — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:18:42 +0000

In a two-part series in Forbes, Prof. Karl Moore and Lainie Yallen (BCom’18) explore psychological safety in the workplace.

Desautels alumna advocates for low carbon energy in Washington, DC

��SM�� — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:44:38 +0000

Abigail Hunter (BCom’16) wants to usher in the clean energy revolution. She represents the Government of Quebec as an attachée in Washington, DC, where she works to help lawmakers understand the benefits of working with Québec – like how its hydroelectricity and energy storage can supplement less predictable solar and wind energy generation. While at Desautels, Hunter learned about impact investing, social enterprise and advancing ethical, social and governance standards. She credits this education with helping her choose a career path.

Delve podcast: New Normal: How Healthcare Systems Impact Practitioner Distress, with Dr. Martin A. Koyle

��SM�� — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:38:40 +0000

What can be done when healthcare leaders say that they simply can't work anymore? On Delve’s The "New Normal" podcast, Dr. Martin A.

Société Place des Arts CEO Marie-Josée Desrochers honed decision-making skills in ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA

��SM�� — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:19:43 +0000

Marie-Josée Desrochers (EMBA’14) moved to Montréal to study music when she was just sixteen years old, and has spent most of her career working in the arts. Desrochers spent two decades with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and decided to take on a mid-career ��SM��-HEC Montréal Executive MBA. She credits the experience with helping her evolve as a leader and giving her the confidence to take decisions in times of crisis. Since 2019, she’s been putting those skills to use as the CEO of Société Place des Arts.

Tech giants' business ecosystems transcend traditional economic sectors

��SM�� — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:38:12 +0000

Technology is always evolving, and keeping up with the pace of change is an ongoing challenge for business leaders. Companies can be vulnerable to competition from entirely different sectors—consider how Apple made a MP3 player called the iPod and killed the compact disc forever. It was the first time the computer hardware company had even ventured into the music business.

Desautels’ alum Gabriel Gervais named President and CEO of CF Montréal

��SM�� — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:33:03 +0000

Gabriel Gervais (MBA’08) has been named the President and CEO of Club de Foot (CF) Montréal, the city’s Major League Soccer team. Between 2002-08, Gervais was a player for the Montréal Impact, a predecessor of CF Montréal that played in the United Soccer League and later, the North American Soccer League. After his playing career, Gervais completed his MBA at ��SM�� Desautels, and went to become a partner at Deloitte.

Desautels alumnus catalyzes crowdfunded bursaries for Lebanese students impacted by financial crisis

��SM�� — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:50:04 +0000

In the summer of 2020, the financial crisis in Lebanon deepened when a major explosion rocked the port of Beirut, causing extensive property damage and loss of life. By that time, Lebanese students studying at ��SM�� were already in a bind – banking restrictions were limiting the ability of their families to access savings, and provide financial support. Jade Dagher (BSc’89, DipManTour’92, MBA’98) wanted to do something to help.

Desautels alumnus named International Educator of the Year by the Academic of International Business

��SM�� — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:40:34 +0000

Resilience. Caring. Integrity. These are the habits that Arshad Ahmad (MBA’81, PhD’2000) seeks to instil in his students. They can make an immediate impact on students’ career – and a positive impact on the people in their lives. Ahmad has been named the International Educator of the year by Academy of International Business (AIB), an organization of international business and management. He is currently the Vice-Chancellor of the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan, and an EMBA professor at McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business.

Authenticity and allyship in the business world

��SM�� — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:03:29 +0000

Black leaders carry extra burden. Organizations often expect them to take on advocacy roles in equity, diversity and inclusion, but that should be everyone’s responsibility, argued panelists at the Desautels Faculty of Management’s Black History Month virtual event. Moderated by Lysie Salomon (BCom’17), the panel considered authenticity, leadership, and allyship in the workplace. It featured Dr.

Tackling delinquent payments using machine learning

��SM�� — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:01:14 +0000

Delinquent payments are a major challenge for small businesses – but collecting each individual debt is a difficult and thankless task. To make it easier, Dimitri Raziev (BCom’10) co-founded Kolleno. This fintech start-up helps businesses manage their accounts receivable by sending customers email and text reminders to settle unpaid bills, and directing them toward a payment portal. Kolleno uses machine learning to determine which approaches will yield results - from the method of contact to the tone of voice.

Global Experts program fosters partnerships between students and alumni

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:33:58 +0000

The Desautels Global Experts program connects current students with alumni experts across industries, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities to help students thrive in their academic and professional careers.

Celebrating the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards

��SM�� — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:31:45 +0000

Congratulations to the five recipients of the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards, including three accomplished alumni: Meagan Prins (BCom’17), Maria Eitel (BA’84), and Monika Ille (EMBA’20) as well as Patrick Odier and Brian J. Porter. During the virtual celebration earlier this month, Desautels students had the opportunity to network with the recipients and hear their words of advice.

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MMA Gives: Leveraging data analytics expertise

��SM�� — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:26:44 +0000

Addressing Dr. Nii Addy's proposal on behalf of the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) Transitions Project at ��SM��, Maguette Paye (MMA’21) used knowledge gained during the ��SM�� Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program to lay the groundwork and develop the database and dashboard for the MCF Transitions Project.

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Aïcha Traoré

��SM�� — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:23:23 +0000

Aïcha Traoré (MMF’20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the ��SM�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program for allowing her to master finance fundamentals and hone critical skills. Her passion for finance was influenced by her family and she plans to return to Côte d’Ivoire to contribute to its economic development.

Delve podcast: New Normal: How Flexible Healthcare Leadership Eases Crisis with Dr. Lynn Mikula

��SM�� — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:32:24 +0000

How have some healthcare organizations maintained stability and trust during the COVID-19 pandemic? On Delve’s The "New Normal" podcast series, Dr. Lynn Mikula (IMHL'21), the Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Chief Medical Executive of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and a graduate of Desautels Faculty of Management International Masters for Health Leadership discusses lessons learned from the pandemic and the importance of embracing flexible social structures and psychological safety in the face of wide-scale change.

The true meaning of the Olympic Games

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:58:09 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Dick Pound (BCom’62) to discuss the politics and athleticism behind the Olympic Games. A former Olympian and a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1978, Pound says audiences should focus on celebrating exceptional athletes rather than the drama of political boycotts.

Desautels alumnus David Laidley donates $5 million to create new Laidley Centre for Business Ethics

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:12:13 +0000

Thanks to alumnus David Laidley (BCom’67), the Desautels Faculty of Management will soon unveil a Laidley Centre for Business Ethics. Endowed by Laidley’s gift of $5 million, the Centre will carve out a space for ��SM�� researchers across disciplines to advance ethics in the workplace through academic programming, leading-edge research, and public engagement. The Centre will also have a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF’20)

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:09:45 +0000

Learn how the ��SM�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber (MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.

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Professor Maxime Cohen Launches New Book

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:05:27 +0000

Professor Maxime Cohen’s new book, Demand Prediction in Retail – A Practical Guide to Leverage Data and Predictive Analytics, co-authored with Arthur Pentecoste, Paul-Emile Gras and Dr. Renyu Zhang, demystifies how predictive analytics can be used in a retail context.

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��SM�� alumna becomes CH Group’s first woman executive in 104 years

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:48:13 +0000

France Margaret Bélanger (EMBA’14) was recently appointed President of Sports and Entertainment for the Montréal Canadiens, owned by the CH Group. In an interview with La Presse, she shares her experience so far as the first woman to serve on the team’s executive committee.

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A foundation for lifelong learning

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:32:50 +0000

Tony Guglielmin (BA’82, MBA’84) praises Desautels’ diverse, forward-thinking environment for helping propel him to success in business. As the SVP and Chief Financial Officer at Ballard Power Systems, he encourages future generations of ��SM�� students to pursue lifelong learning and embrace change throughout their professional journey.

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Driven by empathy

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:30:47 +0000

Midway through her doctoral thesis research at ��SM��, Anita Nowak (BCom’97, PhD’11) discovered a deep passion for supporting social and environmental innovators. With the encouragement of former faculty member Dr. Michael Hoechsmann, she zeroed in on empathy as the driving force for entrepreneurial success and developed a “Pedagogy of Empathic Action.” This early research continues to inform her work as a global expert in empathy and adjunct lecturer at Desautels.

The business of hockey

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:24:44 +0000

Mathieu Darche (BCom’00) turned down an NCAA Division 1 hockey scholarship to study business management at ��SM��, but he never strayed far from the ice. As the current Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Darche is grateful to Desautels for equipping him with the tools he needed to turn his dual passion for hockey and business into a successful career.

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Blazing a trail for women in medicine

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:20:17 +0000

Susan Riddell-Fitzpatrick (BCom’61) was one of only three women to graduate from ��SM�� with a Commerce degree in 1961. She went on to become Chair of the Montreal Neurological Hospital Board from 1993 to 1995. Looking back, Riddell-Fitzpatrick is grateful for the space ��SM�� has given her and her family members to make history and pursue their dreams.

A call to share the vaccine with the world

��SM�� — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:09:21 +0000

According to Dr. Joanne Liu (IMHL'14), countries like Canada can accelerate the end of the pandemic by lending support to developing countries where vaccination rates are lower, and variants tend to originate. Liu feels “heartbroken” over missed opportunities to share vaccines with other countries but hasn’t been able to convince the Canadian government to change its approach.

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Desautels alumnus makes list of most influential personalities

��SM�� — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:07:07 +0000

Congratulations to Ronald Ajavon (IMPM’15) for receiving one of Francopresse’s 2021 Canadian Francophone Influential Personalities Awards. As the Director General of the Council of Fransaskois Schools, Ajavon spearheads social and political efforts to raise up new French-speaking schools throughout Saskatchewan.

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Solving the pandemic puzzle in 2022

��SM�� — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:04:20 +0000

In an interview with Radio Canada’s Maxime Coutié, Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) outlines several potential challenges and solutions for another year of the COVID-19 pandemic. From Dr. Liu’s perspective, there will only be light at the end of the tunnel when wealthy countries like Canada share the vaccine with the rest of the world.

A call to revamp disaster response

��SM�� — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:49:56 +0000

As the CEO and President of Canadian Red Cross, Conrad Sauve (IMHL’14) has a front-row seat to how climate change continues to wreak havoc through massive floods and extreme droughts. In a new episode of “The Current” podcast, Sauve advocates for a greater emphasis on disaster recovery in addition to emergency responses. From his perspective, a robust disaster response should include ongoing financial and social support for people who are rebuilding their lives, not just short-term supports.

Transforming revenue into community impact

��SM�� — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:57:27 +0000

When COVID-19 hit Canada, Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) successfully maintained employee and consumer operations at SAQ, Quebec’s liquor commission. As the government retailer’s CEO since 2018, Dagenais spearheaded company efforts to implement strict sanitary protocols and develop contactless delivery solutions to meet consumer needs. Under Dagenais’ innovative leadership, SAQ plays a pivotal role in giving back to Quebec, generating $35 million in weekly government revenue to fund schools, hospitals, and other services.

New scholarship honours Devon Haye

��SM�� — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:46:21 +0000

A new scholarship has been launched in honour of Devon Haye (BCom’20), who passed away after a long and courageous battle with lymphatic cancer.

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Cohen receives teaching excellence award

��SM�� — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:25:09 +0000

Congratulations to Michael Cohen (BCom’15, GCPA'16) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

GCPA participants named on the CFE Honour Roll

��SM�� — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:22:26 +0000

Two Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Elizabeth Roy (BCom'20, GCPA'21) & Arye Richards (BCom’20, GCPA'21) have been named to the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.

New report finds supplier diversity a novel subject in Canada

��SM�� — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:28:06 +0000

In a new report supported by the Women's Entrepreneur Knowledge Hub out of Ryerson University, Prof. Patricia Hewlin and former Integrated Management fellows Sandra Urbina Chang (MBA’19), Fiorella Rojas Vizarreta, (MBA‘19) and Hoaran Wang (BCom’20) outline a two-part study on perceptions and attitudes towards supplier diversity.

New school launched by EMBA grads

��SM�� — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:41:27 +0000

A new school for First Nations leaders was launched on Nov. 25, ahead of the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which took place this past Nov. 25 and 26. Initiated by First Nations, this new school is propelled by Executive Education HÉC Montréal and will welcome its first cohort starting December 9, 2021.

Reimagining sustainable production

��SM�� — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:43:11 +0000

Jaquelynn Mateluna (MBA'21) is leveraging her background in biology, plant sciences, and business to help her clients develop environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable production practices in the food, agriculture and energy industries. As she builds her career as a strategy consultant at EY Parthenon, she expresses gratitude for the ongoing support she receives from her professors and former classmates at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Nova Steel Award to benefit outstanding MBA students

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:11:44 +0000

Scott Jones, MBA’91, headed the rebirth and expansion of his father’s steel manufacturing company after the company went bankrupt under different owners in 2009. He credits his time at ��SM�� Desautels with equipping him to manage every aspect of the corporation, from marketing and sales to accounting and organizational change. Jones’ experience inspired him to give back to the ��SM�� community through a company-backed monetary award for students who demonstrate stellar leadership, academic scholarship, and innovative thinking.

The gift of service

��SM�� — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:10:44 +0000

Soon after the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, Laura Parny Germain (BEng’15, MBA’21) moved from Port-au-Prince to Montreal with a deep resolve to use her education for the benefit of others. With engineering and MBA degrees from ��SM�� under her belt, she looks forward to working toward socially and environmentally sustainable solutions to the challenges her hometown faces.

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Transforming Eastside LA

��SM�� — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:05:32 +0000

Guy Vidal (BA’87, MBA’92) is the co-founder of Vidal Design Collaborative, an interior and landscape design company dedicated to bringing style and hospitality to Eastside Los Angeles. He credits his time at Desautels with teaching him the language of business and preparing him to take risks as an entrepreneur.

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William Shatner to make “Star Trek” role a reality

��SM�� — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:36:59 +0000

In a prime example of life imitating art, William Shatner (BCom’52, DLitt’11) will channel Captain Kirk, the character he plays in "Star Trek,” as he blasts off into space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket.

In a record-breaking occasion, the 90-year-old actor will become the oldest person ever to visit space. He will join Bezos, a NASA engineer, and a software company co-founder on the two-pilot, 10-minute flight beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

EMBA alumnus appointed chancellor of the Université de Montréal

��SM�� — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:20:49 +0000

Congratulations to Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA’20) on his appointment to the role of chancellor at the Université de Montréal. A driven entrepreneur with a long track record of success, Saintellemy serves as president and chief operating officer for LeddarTech Inc., an artificial intelligence company on the forefront of developing assisted driving technology. He is also the founder of Groupe 3737, a centre that promotes diversity in innovation and entrepreneurship.

2021 MAA Honours and Awards recipients

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:06:55 +0000

We are pleased to announce that three Desautels alumni have been selected to receive 2021 ��SM�� Alumni Association (MAA) Awards. This year’s recipients will be honoured at a special virtual ceremony on Thursday, September 30 at 5:30 PM (EDT).

Raising the bar for real-world learning in analytics and retail

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:30:28 +0000

KPI Digital entrepreneur Benny Cohen (BCom’82) shares business acumen and scholarship support with students in ��SM��’s Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) and Master of Management in Retail (MMR) programs.

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Introducing the Lewtas Experiential Learning Office

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:23:16 +0000

Thanks to the generosity of Don Lewtas (BCom’75), students will soon benefit from the Lewtas Experiential Learning Office.

In collaboration with Desautels Career Management, the new Office will help students connect with companies and campus departments that can provide on-the-job experience in their respective fields of study.

It will also serve as a main point of contact between faculty instructors and business leaders who are looking to recruit student talent.

Endowed prize honours Richard G. Donovan

��SM�� — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:49:52 +0000

Professor Richard G. Donovan passed suddenly on August 3, 2019, but the legacy he left behind continues to this day. Through generous donor support, the $50,000 Richard G. Donovan Prize in Case Excellence is awarded to graduating students who have excelled in case competitions in their time at ��SM��. Now, Desautels is raising funds to endow the prize in order to support students for generations to come.

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Desautels alumna named to Poets & Quants list of Best and Brightest EMBAs

��SM�� — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:07:03 +0000

Congratulations to Kate Arthur (EMBA’21) on being named to Poets & Quants’ 2021 list of Best and Brightest EMBAs.

Dedicated to ensuring education for all, Arthur is the CEO and Founder of Kids Code Jeunesse, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Canadian children the opportunity to learn computer programming and coding skills.

Integrating business and beauty

��SM�� — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:29:32 +0000

Anastasia Bezrukova (BCom’12) is the founder and CEO of Minori, a beauty brand based in San Francisco. She credits her time at Desautels, especially her courses in finance and entrepreneurship, with helping her understand how a degree in business could meld with her passion for the beauty industry.

Motivating a lifetime of discovery

��SM�� — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:28:44 +0000

From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to interacting with penguins in Antarctica, Ron Calderoni (BCom’66) has embraced a life of adventure and ambition. The Deloitte auditing partner expresses gratitude to ��SM�� for instilling in him a profound curiosity about the world around him and an enduring commitment to working hard for everything he has.

Supporting Desautels student leadership aspirations

��SM�� — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:17:50 +0000

While leading a pharmaceutical company, Samira Sakhia (BCom’90, DPA’94, MBA’01) is also volunteering her expertise in the broader ��SM�� community and supporting students in realizing their leadership potential through the Samira Sakhia MBA Leadership Award.

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��SM�� alumna appointed president of Groupe CH

��SM�� — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:45:26 +0000

After eight years of climbing the ladder at Groupe CH, Quebec’s premier sports and entertainment organization, France Margaret Bélanger (EMBA’14) has reached new heights. In her new role as president of sports and entertainment, she will oversee team partnerships, event promotion, and other collaborative initiatives geared toward building community among fans.

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Desautels alumnus makes list of “Best and Brightest EMBAs”

��SM�� — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:42:27 +0000

Congratulations to Ian Picard (EMBA’21) for being named to Poets & Quants’ 2021 “Best and Brightest EMBAs” list. A prominent member of the Huron-Wendat First Nation, Picard serves as Deputy Manager of Development and Asset Management for RBA Financial Group, an organization dedicated to providing financial planning assistance and pension funds to First Nations communities across Canada.

Desautels Alumnus Appointed Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:53:29 +0000

This fall, Kamal Munir (Ph.D.’00) will step into a new role as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (UK). Munir taught at ��SM�� for four years before moving to Cambridge, where he has served as an instructor of policy and strategy at the Judge Business School for the past 20 years.

MBA alumnus steps up to serve victims of domestic violence

��SM�� — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:45:11 +0000

Kamran Shojaei (MBA’13) spends his weekends volunteering with Transit Secours, a Montreal-based organization that provides moving and storage services for women and children fleeing domestic violence. In addition to providing logistical support in high-risk, time-sensitive contexts, Shojaei and his fellow volunteers work to build trust with clients by providing a safe space for them to share their stories.

From professional soccer player to management consultant

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:05:58 +0000

After a career-ending injury left Gabriel Gervais, MBA’09, unable to continue playing professional soccer, his ��SM�� MBA landed him a permanent role at Deloitte. Since 2009, he has leveraged his expertise to help companies improve their supply chain management and manufacturing operations. The former defender, who had his sights set on playing in the World Cup, still makes time to follow the sport and maintain friendships with former teammates.

Graduate spotlight: Ugo Umeano, MBA ’21

��SM�� — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:05:53 +0000

Ugo Umeano (MBA’21) is one of Poets&Quants’ “2021 MBAs to Watch” as he graduates from Desautels and launches his career as an associate in CIBC’s Technology Leadership Advancement Program.

With a vast array of experiences in business, music, athletics, technology, and community outreach, Umeano has amassed skills that he can transfer to any industry.

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C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to GCPA student

��SM�� — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:02:07 +0000

Elizabeth Roy (BCom'20, GCPA'21), student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year’s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $3000, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now the Ordre des comptables agrées du Québec, and is awarded each year to honor Mellor’s enduring contributions to both ��SM�� and his profession.

Going the distance

��SM�� — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:40:42 +0000

Dan Park, BCom’03, is redefining the used car sales industry with his start-up, Clutch Canada, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling cars without the hassle and uncertainty usually associated with the process. Clutch Canada gives customers the option to shop for a car from the comfort of home and have it delivered directly to their driveway.

Sean McNally crowned valedictorian at Desautels

��SM�� — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:48:32 +0000

Congratulations to Sean McNally (BCom’21), this year’s valedictorian at the Desautels Faculty of Management, for his academic achievements and contributions to the Desautels community. As McNally moves on to a management consulting role at Oliver Wyman in Montreal, he reflects on his time at Desautels and his intention to continue cultivating personal and communal growth in every stage of his career.

Moving the ball forward

��SM�� — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:22:12 +0000

Claude Généreux (BEng’85) and his wife, Myriam Legault (BEd’85), announced a donation of $1 million to the ��SM�� Athletics and Recreation. Their gift will support student athletes, both in and out of the stadium, by providing scholarships, funding community service opportunities.

The investment will extend to the men’s lacrosse team, on which their son Louis-Charles Généreux (BCom’18) played when it won the national championship in 2015.

Advancing financial markets across the globe

��SM�� — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:14:35 +0000

Seven years ago, Olivier Babin (BCom’18) won the Bourstadt Stock Market Simulation. Now, at age 25, he has his sights set on launching his own startup in the financial technology sector while continuing to build Mkono, a non-profit he co-founded to provide microcredit without interest to entrepreneurs in Kenya.

From the corporate office to live television

��SM�� — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:46:46 +0000

Right out of university, Dick Irvin (BCom’53) enjoyed a stable career in Montreal’s finance sector.

On the cusp of transitioning to a new role as a history teacher, he was interviewed by a CFCF television reporter for a segment about Irvin’s father, a former head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. The reporter spotted Irvin’s untapped potential and offered him a job. So began Irvin’s 30-year career in sports broadcasting, which took him across the country to interview icons like Wayne Gretzky and Jackie Robinson.

Embracing the journey

��SM�� — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:38:18 +0000

Samer Saab (BEng'93, MBA'96) fled a civil war in Lebanon to pursue a degree in engineering at ��SM�� in 1990. He realized early in his career that he was best suited to launching his own company. Since returning to his alma mater for an MBA, he has leveraged his business school experience to launch what has become one of Canada’s most desirable employers.

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Building the right foundation

��SM�� — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:06:53 +0000

After graduating from ��SM��, Michael Pesner (BCom’63) took over his father’s accounting and insolvency practice before joining a KPMG predecessor firm as a chairman and managing partner. Over the next 26 years, he navigated challenges in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and insolvency so adeptly that he was invited to serve on the KPMG board of directors. Looking back, he points to the influence of ��SM�� professors and classmates in building a foundation for success.

Stand for Something

��SM�� — Thu, 27 May 2021 22:09:17 +0000

Inez Jabalpurwala (BA’89, MA’91, MBA’01) credits her years at ��SM�� with inspiring her to take a stand for the causes she supports. As a member of the ��SM�� Debating Union, she learned to express herself clearly and persuasively, a skill that served her well as the Global Director of VineX and former CEO of Brain Canada. Now, as a member of the ��SM�� Board of Governors, Jabalpurwala works to ensure that those who come after her receive the same high-impact education.

EMBA alumnus leads Longueuil police department to receive top municipal honours

��SM�� — Thu, 27 May 2021 22:06:22 +0000

Under the directorship of Fady Dagher (EMBA’12), the police department for the urban agglomeration of Longueil (SPAL), along with the City of Longueuil, recently received a top municipal prize from the Union Des Municipalités Du Québec (UMQ).

The Joseph-Beaubien Prize, awarded during a virtual gala held on May 13, recognizes Dagher and his colleagues for developing a successful five-week immersion project that trains police officers to respond more effectively to evolving citizen needs.

BCom alumnus publishes first novel

��SM�� — Thu, 27 May 2021 21:44:14 +0000

Daniel Aleman (BCom’16) landed a role at a marketing services firm immediately after earning his degree at the Desautels Faculty of Management, but it wasn’t long before he pursued a different calling as a full-time author. Now, as he promotes his first novel, he expresses gratitude for the marketing and communications skills he honed as a BCom student.

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Announcing the 2021 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��SM�� — Wed, 26 May 2021 22:58:32 +0000

Congratulations to Laurent Brière-Dulude (BCom'20), Paige Doyle (BCom'20), François-Xavier Lord (BCom'20), David Masella (BCom'20), Étienne Poulin-Leblanc (BCom'20) and Sara Shin (BCom'20) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Desautels alumna becomes President & CEO of Knight Therapeutics Inc.

��SM�� — Fri, 21 May 2021 17:42:36 +0000

Congratulations to Samira Sakhia (BCom’90, DPA’94, MBA’01), who will take on a new challenge as President and Chief Executive Officer of Knight Therapeutics Inc., a Montreal-based company focused on acquiring or in-licensing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical products for Canada and Latin America. Sakhia brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry to the role.

BCom alumna makes Women in Fintech Powerlist 2020

��SM�� — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:34:44 +0000

Congratulations to Laviva Mazhar (BCom’15), who made the Innovate Finance’s 2020 global Women in Fintech Powerlist in the investor category. For the past six years, the Powerlist has highlighted female talent with the growing FinTech sector. As an investment associate at Luge Capital, a FinTech-focused venture capital firm, Mazhar sources and evaluates investment opportunities and supports portfolio companies.

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MBA alumnus wins prestigious Prix Hommage

��SM�� — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:31:21 +0000

Congratulations to Claude Mongeau (MBA’88), who received this year’s Prix Hommage Les As de la finance at an annual ceremony hosted by the Quebec Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) Canada. Mongeau joins nearly 100 other notable leaders in Quebec finance who have received an award since the event began in 2011. He has served as a Chief Financial Officer for 100 years and President and CEO for six years with CN.

Former president of Doctors Without Borders joins School of Population and Global Health

��SM�� — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:10:50 +0000

Joanne Liu (MDCM’91, IMHL’14, DSc’16) brings decades of experience as a pediatric emergency room physician and former international president of Doctors Without Borders to ��SM��’s School of Population and Global Health. In her new role as a professor, she will focus on pandemic and health emergencies. Liu, who currently sits on the Independent Panel of Pandemic Preparedness and Response, was named one of the 100 most influential people on the planet by Time magazine in 2015.

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��SM�� — Fri, 07 May 2021 14:35:37 +0000

The second week of May marks the start of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting program (GCPA) for an incoming cohort of 49 students. This year’s cohort consists of 43 of ��SM��’s very own Bachelor of Commerce graduates, with the remaining students coming from other Canadian universities.

An additional 46 students will return to the program after completing eight months of work experience. They are entering their final semester in preparation for the National Common Final Exam, which they will write in September 2021.

Playing the odds

��SM�� — Wed, 05 May 2021 20:34:27 +0000

From Olympic figure skater to CEO of a multi-million-dollar company, Craig Buntin (MBA’13) has never shied away from risk. As he and his team at Sportlogiq harness the power of AI to offer analytical insights to professional sports teams, Buntin points to the role of ��SM�� and the surrounding community in providing a launching pad for success.

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Global banking executive gives back to her alma mater

��SM�� — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:18:44 +0000

Alberta Cefis (BA’75, MBA’79) was one of only a dozen women in her MBA class at ��SM��, but she never felt discriminated against because of her gender. The male-dominated banking industry, on the other hand, was a different story. Fortunately, Cefis was able to land a managerial role at the Royal Bank of Canada through a recommendation from a professor.

Transforming air travel for people with disabilities

��SM�� — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:14:33 +0000

An idea that arose from a nightmarish flight experience for Sandra Gualtieri, founder of Gualtieri Inventions, has blossomed into an innovative new product for people living with disabilities. Informed by her own experience in living with cerebral palsy, Gualtieri designed a prototype for the Universal Seating Apparatus, a portable device that allows people with disabilities to sit comfortably upright on airplanes.

IMPM alumnus remakes Canada’s first gas-powered car

��SM�� — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:45:01 +0000

Ron Foss (IMPM’99) has rallied a team of tradespeople and vintage automobile experts to recreate the first gas-powered car in Canada, the ‘Fossmobile.’ In the late 1800s, Foss’s grandfather, George Foote Foss, was a bike mechanic and blacksmith in Sherbrooke, Quebec, who began constructing the Fossmobile to see if he could improve upon the electric car he encountered on a trip to Boston. If all goes as planned, his grandson will reimagine the Fossmobile in time for its 125th anniversary next year.

MBA alumna shapes agenda at CN

��SM�� — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:41:13 +0000

Climbing the ladder from an MBA recruitment program to a top 200 leadership role as director of economics and strategic planning, Janet Drysdale (MBA’96) forged her own path to success at CN. Over the course of 25 years, she successfully navigated heavily male-driven sales, marketing, and revenue planning teams to make an impression among her coworkers, ultimately being named a winner in the WXN CIBC Executive Leaders category.

BCom alumnus reflects on civic engagement at ��SM��

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:54:52 +0000

Daniel Tenenbaum (BCom’88) looks back fondly at his time at ��SM��. He credits his alma mater with instilling a passion for civic engagement and laying a foundation for success in business.

Now, as the founder of an investment company, he encourages students to find a healthy balance between work and other interests.

William Shatner celebrates 90th birthday

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:48:31 +0000

Desautels alumnus William Shatner (BCom'52, DLitt'11) recently celebrated his 90^th birthday. The actor jokingly wondered on Twitter: “What happens when I get to 120?” A native of Montreal, Shatner returned to his alma mater in 2011 to receive an honorary doctorate. Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante reached out with warm wishes to Shatner on Twitter, and NASA also sent a birthday message to the Star Trek star.

EMBA student creates community to promote women of colour in business

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:18:18 +0000

Entrepreneur Fabienne Colas (EMBA’21) recently created Women of Colour Thrive/Ellev Femmes de Couleur with a vision for cultivating diverse female talent in the workplace.

The organization will work in tandem with companies across Canada to identify and address opportunities to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

MBA alumna credits ��SM�� connections for success

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:02:33 +0000

Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17) was building her career in investment banking on Wall Street when she made the decision to join ��SM��’s MBA program in 2015.

After gaining a new set of skills and experiences thanks to mentors like Professors Jay Hewlin and Elliot Lifson, she went on to become a Director in the Natural Resources group at PSP Investments.

��SM��24 campaign raises $3.8M

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:15:54 +0000

The sixth annual ��SM��24 campaign went digital this year, raising over $3.8 million in 24 hours to support the next generation of students, faculty members, and student-athletes across the ��SM�� ecosystem. A record 55 student-led projects were hosted on ��SM��’s crowdfunding platform to raise funds in support of student research.

BCom alumnus creates scholarship to honour father, support Iranian community

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:10:44 +0000

With strong familial ties to Iran, Kathy Fazel (BCom’91) knew she had to act when a plane was shot down in Iran, killing 176 people, including two ��SM�� students. She and her husband donated $24,000 to establish the M.A. Fazel Scholarship in support of Iranian-born students at ��SM��. The announcement marks the seventh anniversary of the passing of her father, who attended high school in Iran and encouraged his children to pursue the higher education he never received.

MBA alumna emphasizes human-centered thinking in career

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:05:16 +0000

Julie Savaria (MBA’15) credits Desautels with expanding her commitment to pursuing justice, equity, diversion and inclusion (JEDI) throughout her career.

In 2020, she founded Bindia Savaria Consulting to help organizations examine and improve JEDI initiatives worldwide.

Desautels alumni featured in ��SM�� podcast

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:55:57 +0000

Four former Desautels students were recently featured in new episodes of Alma Matters, a podcast presented by ��SM�� Athletics and Recreation.

Mathieu Darche (BCom’00) won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020, while Richard Pound (BCom’62) is a former Olympic swimmer who currently serves as an International Olympic Committee Member.

Hubert Lacroix (MBA’81) has coached multiple ��SM�� sports teams, and currently works as a lawyer in Montreal.

E-commerce booms during pandemic

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:49:37 +0000

Since its launch in 2016, EMERGE Commerce has risen to become a leader in direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands. Professor Karl Moore recently spoke with EMERGE Commerce founder and CEO Ghassan Halazon (BCom’06) to unpack the evolving relationship between consumers and the internet during the pandemic.

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IMPM alumnus proves there’s no wrong age to go back to school

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:31:47 +0000

With nearly 15 years of professional consulting experience under his belt, Rick Heinick (IMPM’09) decided to return to the classroom in 2009 to earn a master’s degree. After graduating from ��SM�� at age 44, he founded the Boston-based pharmaceutical company Tear Clear, where he still serves on the Board of Directors. While Heinick believes that there is no wrong age to earn a graduate degree, he views prior experience as a major asset, not a liability.

BCom alumnus pays it forward

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:29:31 +0000

After receiving substantial financial support to complete his BCom degree at Desautels, Pierre LeBrun (BCom’72) has been paying it forward for over five decades. From the time he joined RBC as summer student in 1965 to his retirement from a Senior VP position in 2000, he has steadfastly worked to give students the same opportunity he received. In 2019, LeBrun became the inaugural donor for the Desautels Dean’s Legacy Fund, which will allow him to support students even after his death.

EMBA graduates excel at international public speaking competition

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:22:46 +0000

Two ��SM�� graduates have reached the divisional championship of the Toastmasters International, a speech evaluation competition created in 1924 to promote public speaking and leadership skills internationally. Jean-Francois Bertrand (EMBA’14) captured first place in the discourse of assessment in French, while Michael Rodrigues (EMBA’20) won the English speech assessment. They join two others in the next round of the competition, scheduled to take place virtually on March 20.

BCom students honour their role models at 41st DMAA

��SM�� — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:18:12 +0000

At this year's 41st Desautels Management Achievement Awards, ��SM�� BCom students honoured four individuals who have made significant contributions to the Canadian economy and way of life throughout their professional careers. This was the first edition of the ceremony to be held virtually, with the organizers and honourees truly personifying the values of the DMAA - resilience, pushing ahead and innovation.

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EMBA alumnus explores impact of humour in the workplace

��SM�� — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:14:15 +0000

Catherine Patry (EMBA’20) sits down with Quebec Reveille to discuss her final paper at Desautels, which examines the relationship between humour and women leaders in business.

In “Humor, a coat of epoxy on the glass ceiling,” Patry studies seventeen women leaders across industries and concludes that managerial humour remains gendered.

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BCom alumnus releases financial guidebook

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:36:30 +0000

Doug Allan (BCom’08) is on a mission to teach people financial tips and tricks they probably didn’t learn in high school. The Desautels alumnus recently released “A Fighting Chance: The High School Finance Education Everyone Deserves,” a 10-chapter guidebook that encourages readers to study financial literacy early in life. By discussing topics ranging from creating a personal budget to managing a credit card, Allan aspires to help young people transition into a debt-free adulthood.

COVID-19 devastating to brain health in long haul

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:34:48 +0000

Inez Jabalpurwala (BA’89, MA’91, MBA’01), Global director of the Viral Neuro Exploration (VINEx) initiative and the founding CEO of the Brain Canada Foundation, discusses the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on brain health. Initial research has uncovered possible links between the virus and other viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases. According to Jabalpurwala, Canadian researchers must play a vital role in studying, recording, and analyzing the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the brain.

BCom alumnus joins Chief Outsiders executive team

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:32:55 +0000

Mike Rosenberg (BCom’89) recently joined Chief Outsiders’ team of digital marketing executives. A recognized customer acquisition leader with expertise in business development, Rosenberg brings a wealth of digital transformation experience to the table. Chief Outsiders operates as an “Executives-as-a-Service” firm as it facilitates operations for a group of 80 Chief Marketing Operators across the U.S.

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MBA alumnus begins new adventure at La Maison Simons

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:25:09 +0000

One of the oldest companies in Canada will soon be getting new blood as Mike Ross (MBA’11) takes the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

A privately-owned retailer passed down through five generations of family ownership, La Maison Simons offers a diverse range of products, including clothes, accessories, and home goods. The company recently opened its first net zero store in Canada to support local creators and foster environmental sustainability.

Online education app raises $3M under leadership of BCom alumnus

��SM�� — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:43:58 +0000

Cyrus Moradian (BCom’12) co-founded educational platform Wize in 2017 with the goal of empowering students across North America to reach their full potential. Nearly four years later, Moradian has led his company to raise US $3 million in funding from investors. Wize will use the investment to develop new course-specific tutorials and tutoring resources for all grade levels, as well as MCAT and LSAT test preparation.

MBA alumnus becomes president-international of Delta Air Lines at historic time for aviation industry

��SM�� — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:39:12 +0000

Following a five-year term as Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Inc., Alain Bellemare (MBA’93) was recently named the president-international of Delta Air Lines. With a successful track record of leadership in the aerospace industry, Bellemare will work to improve the global reputation and financial stability of Delta, the world’s top airline in revenue, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stanley Cup Champion Mathieu Darche joins ��SM�� Athletics podcast

��SM�� — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:23:01 +0000

In the first episode of “Alma Matters,” a new podcast from ��SM��’s Athletics and Recreation department, Mathieu Darche (BCom’00) shares the story of his journey from ��SM�� to a Stanley Cup.

Darche dominated collegiate hockey before becoming the 10th Redbird to represent his alma mater in the NHL. After taking home a Stanley Cup ring, Darche looks back at the ways his ��SM�� education set him up for success.

BCom alumnus voted Outstanding Individual at IJInvestor 2020 Awards

��SM�� — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:56:22 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels Global Expert Steven M. Sonnenstein (BCom’96, DPA’98) for receiving IJGlobal’s prestigious Outstanding Individual Award in honour of the role he has played in redefining digital infrastructure over the course of his career.

Analyzing the cutting edge of business methods to create future managers

��SM�� — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:17:39 +0000

��SM��’s MBA program leverages program flexibility, practical skills training, and experiential learning to prepare students to join leading companies and start their own. Daniel Franco (MBA’19) earned his degree after emigrating to Canada from Peru. After graduation, he co-founded Turbodega, a successful startup that digitizes the supply chain of bodegas in Latin America. Franco praises his alma mater for its educational commitment to exploring emerging business tools that have proven invaluable in his own career, including artificial intelligence and data analysis.

BCom alumnus joins RF Capital’s Board of Directors

��SM�� — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:58:46 +0000

Nathalie Bernier (BCom’86) was recently appointed to join the Board of Directors of RF Capital Group Inc. She brings nearly 30 years of experience as an Audit and Advisory Partner at Andersen and KPMG to her new role. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President, Strategic and Business Planning and Chief Financial Officer for The Public Sector Pension Investment Board.

BCom alumnus returns to his roots to launch investment fund

��SM�� — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:52:56 +0000

After spending the last fifteen years on Wall Street, Aaron Stern (BCom’06) is fulfilling a longtime dream to launch his own investment fund in downtown Montreal.

With ten current employees, five of whom are fellow ��SM�� alumni, Converium Capital has already raised over US $125 million with a plan to begin investing at the beginning of April.

BCom alumnus joins Resolute as Chief Financial Officer

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:39:28 +0000

Sylvain A. Girard (BCom’92) will begin the next chapter of a distinguished financial career when he is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Resolute Forest Products Inc. in March. Over the past two decades, Girard has established a proven track record of spearheading successful finance-related initiatives at General Electric and SNC-Lavalin.

Fondation de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont welcomes EMBA alumna as Executive Director

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:35:47 +0000

Alumna Julie Desharnais (EMBA’19) recently accepted a new role as the executive director of the Fondation de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. Desharnias spent eleven years as Deputy Director General of the Dr. Julien Foundation before rising to the position of Vice President of Canadian Strategic Initiatives at the Canadian Cancer Society. Desharnais brings a strong body of professional work and strategic expertise in the fields of health and philanthropy to her new role.

Jean E. Douville removes economic barriers for Finance students

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:24:26 +0000

As a French-speaking Catholic from small-town St. Alban, Quebec, Jean E. Douville, (BCom’58) overcame religious and linguistic barriers to thrive in Accounting at ��SM��. Experiencing great success in his subsequent diverse financial career, he made regular donations to his alma mater. In 2019, he funded the creation of Jean E. Douville Bursaries, which provide $60,000 in awards to students without the financial resources to pursue their education and career goals.

Seeds of Change campaign helps Lebanese students in wake of Beirut explosions

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:08:38 +0000

When alumnus Jade Dagher (MBA’95) realized the pressure placed on over 300 Lebanese students studying at ��SM�� by the tragic Beirut explosions on August 4, 2020, he moved into action. An active volunteer mentor and guest lecturer, Dagher contacted Desautels senior development officer, Joy Bennett, and jumpstarted a support fund by donating $12,000 and calling on ��SM�� alumni to contribute.

Desautels team reaches semifinal round of impact200

��SM�� — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:13:07 +0000

A team of Desautels students and alumni has reached the semifinal round of impact200, ��SM��’s Bicentennial Sustainability Challenge for students and recent alumni. The winning team, which includes analytics BCom students, Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) students, Desautels alumni, and a software engineer student, created a platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance food security in Montreal. They will join 29 other teams for the semifinal round of the competition on March 16-18, 2021.

Blending management and analytics on the world stage

��SM�� — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:57:35 +0000

The experiential, real-world focus of ��SM��’s Master of Management and Analytics (MMA) program has catapulted the program to the top of the rankings list, marking it as one of the 10 best analytics programs in the world.

BCom alumnus appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Nouveau Monde

��SM�� — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:21:14 +0000

David Torralbo (BCom’93) was recently appointed to the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Nouveau Monde Graphite, a Quebec-based sustainable energy company that provides graphite-based material solutions to the lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. Torralbo moves into his new role with substantial legal experience under his belt, having specialized in corporate and securities issues as the Chief Legal Officer of Atrium Innovations Inc. and a member of the corporate group at Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg.

EMBA alumna promoted to Senior Vice President role at Autodesk

��SM�� — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:07:15 +0000

After two decades at Autodesk, Diana Colella (EMBA’11) has risen through the ranks to become the new Senior Vice President of Autodesk’s Media & Entertainment vertical solutions group, which oversees the collection of tools that video game developers and film and television producers use for visual effects, simulations, and rendering. In a Q&A session, Colella shares her business philosophy and looks back at the milestones along the road to success.

Virtual Meet ��SM�� event expands access to employers across Canada

��SM�� — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:47:59 +0000

This year’s virtual Canada, Meet ��SM�� event organized by the Desautels Career Services team helped students, staff, alumni and employers connect over the Faculty Blackout Period from November 18^th to 20^th, 2020.

50 years of generosity

��SM�� — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:37:45 +0000

More 50 years have passed since Terry (BCom’69) and Bonnie Jackson (BA’69, BEd’70) graduated from ��SM��, but they maintain close ties to the ��SM�� community through their generous giving. In recent years, they played a significant role in supporting the Faculty expansion into the Donald E. Armstrong Building.

Now, they’re responding to ��SM��’s 200 for 200 Legacy Challenge by committing a legacy gift that will make an impact long after their passing.

Fashion designer leverages ��SM�� experience to make a social impact

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:52:04 +0000

Tanya Taylor (BCom’07) has taken the New York fashion world by storm, designing fashions for A-list celebrities and becoming the first designer to launch a collection at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. She credits ��SM�� for equipping her to build a successful enterprise and Montreal’s thriving arts scene for sparking creative ideas. Now, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor’s company has launched a #MakeAMask campaign to produce nearly 30,000 face masks for healthcare workers.

MBA alumna named one of Canada’s most powerful women of 2020

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:09:09 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Sonya Branco (MBA’06) for being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2020 in the “C-Suite Executives” category. Released by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), this year’s Top 100 Award Winners list recognizes 106 Canadian women who advocate for workforce diversity and make an impact in their sphere of influence. Branco was appointed Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, for CAE in 2016. She oversees the company’s operations in more than 35 countries.

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Richardson receives teaching excellence award

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:55:30 +0000

Congratulations to Michael Richardson (GCPA'18, 2018 CFE Honour Roll and Gold Medal in Quebec) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

BCom alumna appointed Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:27:54 +0000

Congrats to Carmela Gumelli (BCom’87) for her recent appointment to the position of Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College in Westmount, Quebec. Gumelli joined Dawson College in 2005, rising through the ranks to become the Dean of Academic Systems in 2014.

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��SM�� Dobson Cup winner raises $4.7 million to expand operations in 2021

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:13:29 +0000

A ��SM��-born event platform startup has found a way to weather the COVID-19 pandemic and raise venture financing in hopes of returning to in-person events in 2021. Co-founded by Desautels alumnus Marc-Antoine Bonin (BCom’19) and Emeric Noël, Planned offers a unique tool for event planners to connect with a curated list of venues and suppliers in one place. This week, Planned announced that it had raised $4.7 million in venture financing led by Inovia Capital, with participation from Telegraph Hill Capital and N49P, bringing its total capital raised to $7 million.

GCPA participant makes CFE National Honour Roll

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:42:16 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participant Min Park (BCom’19, GCPA'20) has made the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for academic excellence and exceptional abilities.

MBA alumnus named Executive VP of Desjardins Group

��SM�� — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:47:05 +0000

Congratulations to Jean-Yves Bourgeois (MBA’93) for his recent appointment to the role of Executive Vice President, Business Services of the Desjardins Group, the world’s sixth largest cooperative financial group. Bourgeois will also join the Desjardins Group Management Committee, deepening his commitment to improving his company’s products and services throughout Canada.

BCom alumnus joins board of directors for sustainable energy company

��SM�� — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:13:08 +0000

Jamie Scarlett (BCom’75) was recently appointed to the board of directors for Nouveau Monde Inc., a Quebec-based sustainable energy company that supplies carbon-neutral graphic-based material to the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. Scarlett comes with more than 35 years of experience in senior roles at the Ontario Securities Commission, Hydro One, and Canada’s leading corporate law firms.

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From call center agent to telecommunications president

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:25:59 +0000

Frédéric Perron (BCom’97) leads Conego Connexion with an ear to the ground. At a recent virtual business conference organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Trois-Rivières, he shared his journey from call center agent to president of a major Canadian telecommunications company and reflected on the key features of successful leadership.

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MBA alumnus leverages expertise to support SMEs in Quebec’s agri-food sector

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:23:53 +0000

Eric Waterman (MBA’04) was recently named Vice-President for Agribusiness at Inno-center, a Montreal-based consulting firm. Waterman brings more than 20 years of experience in operational marketing roles at companies like L'Oréal, Maison Le Grand, and Ernst & Young to the challenge of supporting the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Quebec’s agri-food sector.

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Microcredit Montréal ramps up funding for new business ventures

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:57:37 +0000

Led by Managing Director Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15), Microcredit Montréal has loaned $5.8 million to 9,500 entrepreneurs from economically disadvantaged backgrounds since its inception. Now, with nearly $500,000 in funding from the City of Montreal, along with the Saputo Foundation, the organization is poised to contribute vital support for entrepreneurs who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Desautels alumna appointed Director General of Dawson College

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:35:43 +0000

Congratulations to Diane Gauvin (BCom'93, MBA’96) on her appointment to a five-year term as Director General of Dawson College. With 23 years of leadership experience at Dawson College under her belt, she is well-positioned to lead the institution through the challenges of COVID-19 and build a strong foundation for the future.

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EMBA alumnus drives innovation in autonomous vehicle sector

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:31:30 +0000

Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA’20) has made a career out of building microprocessors that make autonomous vehicles possible. Now his company, LeddarTech, has been named one of the five future Canadian unicorns as it provides a critical component for vehicle designs.

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Dobson X-1 startup wins prestigious Quebec innovation award

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:22:04 +0000

Off the Grid, a participant in the ��SM�� Dobson Centre’s 2020 X-1 Accelerator, was recently named “Startup of the Year” at the Quebec Gala des Prix de l’innovation.

Co-founded by Sébastien Brunelle-Jestin and Charles Couture-Lebrun, Off the Grid creates smart fitness equipment that harnesses energy generated during exercise to help power fitness centres.

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The power of an indigenous voice in Canadian TV

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:10:12 +0000

Professor Karl Moore and Wáhiakatste Diome-Deer sit down with Monika Ille (EMBA’20) to learn about her transformational 25-year career in the media industry. Ille, a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak in Quebec, actively promotes greater recognition of indigenous communities in Canadian society through her role as chief executive officer of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).

Why Canada is a perfect location for finance students

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:18:00 +0000

Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students at ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management flock to Canada from 30 countries around the globe. Recently ranked the top program in Canada and 17th globally in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021, the MMF program is recognized for its diversity, alumni outcomes, employability and value for money.

Graduates Laura Santiago (MMF'19) and Yayu Xu (MMF'19) reflect on the time spent in Montreal pursuing their studies in the Master of Management in Finance program.

MBA alumna drives advancement in virus research

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:05:49 +0000

In his regular Forbes column, Professor Karl Moore profiles Inez Jabalpurwala (BA’89, MA’91, MBA’01), global director of the Viral Neuro Exploration, known as “VINEx,” a private initiative that studies the ways in which viruses affect the central nervous system. Previously, Jabalpurwala served as the founding president and CEO of the Brain Canada Foundation from 2001 to 2020.

Interius Farms reaches new heights in vertical farming

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:19:17 +0000

Desautels alumni Jonnie Lawson (BCom’20) and Tristan Zeman (BCom’17) are hard at work to make sustainable, year-round produce accessible to Canadians through indoor vertical farms. Over the summer, their innovative hydroponic growing system won first place at the annual ��SM�� Dobson Cup start-up competition. As they expand into a larger growing facility in Montreal, they’re not slowing down anytime soon.

BCom alumna appointed COO of Desjardins Capital

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:41:45 +0000

Marie-Hélène Nolet (BCom’94) brings more than 25 years of expertise in business governance, venture capital investment, and mergers and acquisitions to her new role as Chief Operating Office of Desjardins Capital. As Quebec’s small- and medium-sized enterprises struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nolet will play a leading role in promoting and supporting their long-term growth.

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BCom alumnus makes Corporate Knights’ list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:39:02 +0000

Charles Beaudry (BCom’16) joins a distinguished class of changemakers on the Corporate Knights’ list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders. In the absence of a provincial plan for Quebec to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Beaudry is mobilizing more than 50 organizations through the newly created Accélérer 2030 pour le Québec consortium.

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MBA Japan alumnus realizes dream of opening eco-tourism resort

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:26:56 +0000

Canadian entrepreneur Stéphane Beaulieu (MBA’19) recently opened the eco-friendly Yuzkyu Resort near Mount Daigenta in Yuzawa, Japan. Beaulieu’s brainchild capitalizes on the surging popularity of “glamping” by offering visitors the choice of geodesic dome tents, a larger luxury lodge, and an open space for setting up tents near the pristine rivers and lakes of the region. Undaunted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Beaulieu hopes to draw summer visitors to an area that has historically been a hotspot for winter sports.

New award honours Professor Richard Donovan’s legacy

��SM�� — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:41:52 +0000

Students, colleagues, friends and family of the late Professor Richard Donovan have paid tribute to his legacy with the new Richard Donovan Graduating Prize in Case Excellence at ��SM��. Veteran MMICC judge George Attar (BCom’82) and BCom alumna Shonezi Noor (BCom’14) reflect on the legacy of an inspiring colleague and professor.

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IMHL’18 alumnus plays pivotal role in eradicating polio

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:49:28 +0000

Mohammed Mohammedi (IMHL’19) has spent the past 25 years fighting to eradicate polio and other deadly diseases in the developing world. Now, as he confronts the complex challenge of eradicating polio in Afghanistan with his team at UNICEF, Mohammedi credits the IMHL program for honing his ability to lead in crisis situations.

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EMBA alumnus leads manufacturing company to success during pandemic

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:05:55 +0000

With José Chagnon (EMBA’11) at the helm, Quebec-based manufacturer Plasticase has reimagined its operations to meet the rising demand for medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Olympic gold medalist and BCom alumna grateful for ��SM�� support

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:51:31 +0000

With multiple Olympic medals, World Championships, and World Cup titles to her name, mogul champion Jennifer Heil (BCom’13) is currently spearheading a new effort to support elite Canadian athletes. Heil received the 2020 Young Alumni Achievement Award at the Desautels Management Achievement Awards.

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MBA alumnus appointed Chairman of the Board for leading biotech company

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:48:13 +0000

Donald Olds (MSc’88, MBA’91) will leverage his vast experience as a life science executive, entrepreneur, and nonprofit board director in his new role as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Cannara Biotech, Inc.

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Conversations with the Class of Fall 2020: Meet Karla Sayegh

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:31:15 +0000

Beirut native Karla Sayegh (PhD’20) says that pursuing a PhD as a mother of two young children was the “single most challenging undertaking of [her] life.” We sat down with her to hear about the highs and lows of her journey to make a difference in the field of global healthcare management.

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From industry to academia: pursuing a PhD in Management

��SM�� — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:37:19 +0000

Former PhD student José Carlos Marques, who is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management, is interviewed by Sara Mahabadi forTrace ��SM�� about completing his PhD and the transition to academia.

EMBA alumna joins ranks of Hammerson as CEO

��SM�� — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:21:47 +0000

EMBA alumna Rita-Rose Gagné (EMBA’12) will be joining real estate investment trust company Hammerson as CEO and executive director at the end of this year.

Gagné has most recently served as president of growth markets for real estate company Ivanhoé Cambridge, where she was responsible for $7.6 billion of real estate assets across Asia Pacific and Latin America.

“The retail and real estate sectors are going through a period of unprecedented change which makes this a very exciting time to be joining the business,” Gagné comments.

MBA alumnus Philip Jenkins pays it forward with leadership and diversity scholarship

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:03:57 +0000

“Talent is equally distributed across the population but unfortunately opportunity is not,” says Phil Jenkins, a ��SM�� Engineering and MBA graduate who established the Philip Earle Jenkins MBA Leadership & Diversity Award in 2018 to create more business and management education opportunities for visible minorities.

“I started this scholarship because it’s my firm belief that access to education has always been and will continue to be a significant contributor to reversing the institutional inequities that have existed throughout time.”

MMA students support Montreal Children’s Hospital during pandemic

��SM�� — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:21:53 +0000

Students from the ��SM�� Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program recently teamed up with the Montreal Children’s Hospital to analyze telehealth services and plan personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies. As part of the program’s MMA Gives initiative, Omar Chehab, Katia Sory, Victoria McKeown and Kyle Gomes (MMA’20) gained meaningful experience helping the hospital plan and adapt to their new reality brought on by COVID-19.

Desautels alumni appointed CFO of Patriot One Technologies

��SM�� — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:35:14 +0000

Alumna Karen Hersh (BCom’88) has been appointed as CFO of Patriot One Technologies. Hersh brings to the role more than 20 years’ experience in finance including several senior leadership roles, most recently serving as CFO for a global private equity company focused on cybersecurity technologies.

Challenging systemic racism through entrepreneurship

��SM�� — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:31:42 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA’20), the co-founder and chairperson of the Board of Groupe 3737, an organization set up to help members who identify as visible minorities start their own business. Saintellemy shares how he is challenging systemic racism through business incubators.

EMBA graduates named in Poets and Quants’ Best & Brightest

��SM�� — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:57:41 +0000

Two recent graduates from the ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA program, Frantz Saintellemy and Lindsey Kettel, have been named in Poets and Quants’ 2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs.

EMBA student partners with Netflix to amplify voices of Black filmmakers

��SM�� — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:31:37 +0000

Fabienne Colas (EMBA’21), president and CEO of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, has announced new support for the Being Black in Canada program from presenting sponsor Netflix, in collaboration with National Bank, and the support of Canada Media Fund.

In conversation with valedictorian Elizabeth Chima

��SM�� — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:46:09 +0000

The ��SM�� Reporter sits down with Elizabeth Chima (BCom’20), Valedictorian for the Desautels Faculty of Management. A recent graduate with a double major in Finance and International Management and a minor in Economics, Chima sheds light on life at ��SM�� and finishing her degree during a pandemic.

“The Desautels Faculty of Management is a community of doers and truly a force to be reckoned with,” says Chima.

C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to GCPA student

��SM�� — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:10:36 +0000

Erin Janna (BCom'19, GCPA'20), student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year’s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $3,000, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now the Ordre des comptables agrées du Québec, and is awarded each year to honour Mellor’s enduring contributions to both ��SM�� and his profession.

Police departments in need of reform, says EMBA alumnus

��SM�� — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:23:26 +0000

Protestors across the world are calling for the dismantling of the police force, but for Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA’12), police departments need to be reformed to develop a culture of proximity within their communities.

$1-million gift accelerates student mental health effort at Desautels

��SM�� — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:46:28 +0000

A generous donation from Gisèle and Neil Murdoch (BCom’81) has accelerated student mental health efforts at Desautels, creating a new Local Wellness Advisor position in the Faculty.

New Montreal company joins race to produce reusable masks

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:59:51 +0000

In the race to produce masks amid the current health crisis, Montreal brothers Mark and Jordan Owen (BCom’16) and friend Sean Tasse founded Bien Aller, a mask manufacturer with a sustainable edge.

Professor Karl Moore speaks to the founders of Bien Aller about forming a business during a pandemic and how their business model aims to give back to the community.

Desautels alumna honoured by the Association des femmes en finance du Québec

��SM�� — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:34:19 +0000

Desautels alumna and vice president of RBC RH&N Kathy Fazel (BCom’91) has received the Inspiration-Andrée-Corriveau Award from the Association des femmes en finance du Québec.

Fazel, whose finance career spans 25 years, credits her early career mentors with ensuring she never felt disadvantaged as a woman in a field still dominated by men. She is now inspired to give back through causes close to her heart.

National Bank appoints EMBA alumna as Chief Information Officer

��SM�� — Fri, 29 May 2020 15:26:53 +0000

EMBA alumna Julie Lévesque (EMBA’16) has been promoted to Chief Information Officer at National Bank. Lévesque brings an abundance of experience to the table, having held various executive roles in IT at National Bank and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board across her extensive career.

Protecting our frontline health workers

��SM�� — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:11:48 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Dr Joanne Liu (IMHL'14) campaigns for the protection of frontline health workers, emphasizing the need for more personal protective equipment, psychological support, and transparency from government officials.

Announcing the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��SM�� — Wed, 27 May 2020 20:15:46 +0000

Congratulations to Jason Binette-Adams (BCom'19), Alexandra Chéné (BCom'19), Sadaf Zaywari (BCom'19), Kriti Jain (BCom'19) and Saranjot Kaur (BCom'19) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

DesautelsConnect has helped me stay in touch with the Desautels community

��SM�� — Thu, 21 May 2020 21:45:14 +0000

We know that networking is crucial to career growth, and that university plays a key role in forming professional relationships. DesautelsConnect simplifies the networking process by making it easy for members of the #DesautelsFamily – students, alumni, staff, and faculty – to connect with one another.

Muriele Colimon (BCom’14) shares with us her experience of meeting relevant alumni in her field and staying connected with the #Desautelsfamily through DesautelsConnect.

COVID-19 ramps up demand for PPE by up to 17 times

��SM�� — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:18:10 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and ventilators increase by up to seventeen times. Healthcare improvement company Premier CEO Susan DeVore (IMHL’10) joins Yahoo! To talk boosting the PPE supply chain in the U.S.

AI may predict COVID-19 progression on chest x-rays

��SM�� — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:29:28 +0000

Dr. Nathalie Duchesne (IMHL’18) and her team reveal how an AI algorithm can predict how COVID-19 cases will progress based on analysis of baseline chest x-rays.

Building leaders in sustainability

��SM�� — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:23:16 +0000

For MBA students at ��SM��, sustainability is a crucial ingredient of successful leadership. ��SM�� alumni Justin Park (MBA’18) and Natasha Alani (MBA’17) reflect on how the program’s integrated approach to sustainability has informed their professional practices. Professor John-Paul Ferguson, Academic Director of the ��SM�� MBA, also weighs in on how the program promotes a sustainable mindset.

The disconnect between bureaucracy and reality

��SM�� — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:01:15 +0000

Dr. Jean-Simon Létourneau (IMHL’21), emergency physician at the Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, sheds lights on the disconnect between messages from decision-makers and the reality on the ground for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��SM�� — Fri, 01 May 2020 14:26:25 +0000

The first week of May marks the start of the GCPA program for a new incoming cohort of 48 students. Joining the cohort are 37 graduates from ��SM��’s very own Bachelor of Commerce graduates, seven Concordia graduates, and four from other Canadian universities. The cohort is comprised of 25 female students and 23 male students.

An additional 53 students will return to the program after completing eight months of work experience. They are entering their last semester in preparation for the National Common Final Exam, which they will write in September 2020.

BCom alumnus named CEO and president of Maya

��SM�� — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:19:09 +0000

Maya Gold & Silver Inc. has appointed Benoit La Salle (BCom’76) as its new CEO and president, effective immediately. La Salle brings to the role more than 25 years of experience as a corporate executive of mining companies, most recently as the founder and executive chairman of SRGGraphite Inc.

IMHL alumna Dr Larente provides urgent care for seniors left behind

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:29:16 +0000

When Dr. Nadine Larente (IMHL’13) discovered CHSLD Herron in dire need of help, she called on her family to provide urgent care for the seniors left behind during the midst of the pandemic.

IMHL alumna promoted to Director of Professional Services at CIUSSS

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:11:47 +0000

Dr. Isabelle Samson (IMHL’18) has been promoted to Director of Professional Services at CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. Prior to her promotion, Samson served as Deputy Director of Professional Services. She is a committed leader with several years of management experience in addition to maintaining an active practice in family medicine.

Pandemic shows health system in need of revival, says IMHL participants

��SM�� — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:34:17 +0000

In an article in Le Devoir, Jean-Simon Létourneau (IMHL’21), François de Champlain (IMHL’21), Richard Fleet (IMHL’21) and Joanne Liu (IMHL’14) reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the healthcare system and suggest measures to better prepare for the next one.

IMHL alumna suggests steps to limit COVID-19 impact

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:37:41 +0000

As the former international president of Médecins Sans Frontières, Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) is familiar with the full force of epidemics. In this article in The Globe and Mail, Liu proposes immediate actions that Canada can take to limit the impact of COVID-19.

How we can work together to stop the spread of the virus

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:23:52 +0000

Following an early account of the local transmission of COVID-19, Desautels alumnus Dr. Hamidah Meghani (IMHL’15) stresses the need for communities to practice social distancing to stop the spread of the virus.

How the BMC is identifying COVID-19 patients through “contact tracing”

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:06:24 +0000

Dr. Daksha Shah (IMHL’20), Deputy Director of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Health Department, explains how contact tracing has helped decrease the spread of COVID-19 in Mumbai.

WHO hosts Q&A session featuring IMHL alumna

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:02:36 +0000

Dr. Rosamund Lewis (IMHL’08) answers questions from viewers around the world on the subject of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Virus exposes fragmented US health system

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:49:27 +0000

Susan DeVore (IMHL’10), CEO of Premier, Inc. (Nasdaq: PINC), discusses health care and medical supply issues surrounding COVID-19.

How great leaders act in times of crisis

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:45:39 +0000

COVID-19 has been an exercise in crisis management for leaders across the global. Two EMBA graduates Monika Ille (EMBA’20) and Richard Lacombe (EMBA’20) credit the EMBA program for giving them the tools needed to lead during the crisis.

Are we doing enough to flatten the curve?

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:41:15 +0000

A CBC interview with Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid (IMHL’14), Health Policy Researcher at McMaster University, reveals the challenges Canadians face in flattening the curve of COVID-19 infection.

China shares COVID-19 experience with Canadian doctors

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:34:12 +0000

Doctors from the Peking Union Medical College Hospital share their knowledge with frontline doctors in Canada, including Dr. Peter Goldberg (IMHL’11), Chief of Critical Care at ��SM�� Health Center.

An extrovert’s guide to working from home

��SM�� — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:13:40 +0000

As seasoned extroverts now navigating the challenges of working from home, Professor Karl Moore and Kathleen Garcia-Manjarres (BCom’16) offers five practical suggestions to help extroverts settle into their new work environments.

MBA alumnus named Canadian CFO of the Year

��SM�� — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:04:37 +0000

��SM�� MBA alumnus Nadeem Velani (MBA’98) has been named Canada's CFO Of The Year™ for 2020. Velani has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of railway company Canadian Pacific since 2016.

This award, presented by the Financial Executives International Canada, PwC Canada and Robert Half, recognizes Velani for the strides he has made in Canadian Pacific’s financial performance, stakeholder relations, operational data usage, and sustainable growth.

From the prairies to the top of the slopes

��SM�� — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:00:50 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Canadian freestyle skier and Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Heil (BCom’13) reflects on the determination and resilience that led her from the Canadian prairies to the Olympic podium.

Her drive has followed her into her career off-slopes, where she wants to provide opportunities and support for others to follow their own sporting dreams.

Leadership shakeup at Bombardier

��SM�� — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:45:02 +0000

Alain Bellemare (MBA’93) has lost his reign as CEO of Bellemare, with Hydro-Québec CEO Éric Martel taking the top spot at the struggling company.

Professor Karl Moore, who has long followed Bellemare’s leadership at Bombardier, notes that now is the time for a new CEO to lead the company into its next chapter.

“Alain was the right CEO for the right time but it’s now a very different business,” says Professor Moore.

CANCELLED - DesautelsConnect Office Hour with BCom alumna Lysiane Proulx

��SM�� — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:49:44 +0000

Join us for a DesautelsConnect Office Hour on March 19 at 11:00 a.m. In a small group setting, chat with Desautels alumna Lysiane Proulx (BCom'06) about her journey from BCom graduate to healthcare IT specialist.

Reflecting on DMAA 2020

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:22:50 +0000

Members of the Desautels community came together on February 7, 2020 at the Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate this year’s recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA).

This year’s recipients included:

Jennifer Heil, BCom’13, Olympian, social innovator and activist (Young Alumni Achievement Award)

Leonard Schlemm, BCom’74, Entrepreneur, Chairman, Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club (Lifetime Achievement Award)

BCom alumnus Doug Allan honoured by CPA British Columbia

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:08:19 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels alumnus Doug Allan (BCom’08), who recently received an Early Achievement Award from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

The award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves early in their CPA careers through professional achievement and volunteer service.

Work your network with DesautelsConnect

��SM�� — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:09:50 +0000

We all know that networking can be instrumental when it comes to finding a job. According to a recent survey, workers are 64 per cent more likely to have found their most recent position through networking than a job listing.

Masters students tackle sustainability in Desautels Cup

��SM�� — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:21:19 +0000

On January 31, the Masters Office hosted the annual Desautels Cup. The event brought together nine teams from the MBA, Master of Management in Analytics and Master of Management in Finance programs and welcomed back MBA and Executive MBA alumni as distinguished judges.

The public scrutiny of Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:52:51 +0000

Over the past five years, Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare (MBA’93) has faced his share of public criticism. But to people like Professor Karl Moore who have followed his every step, they see a hardworking president fighting for the future of the company.

Desautels alumnus joins Genworth MI Canada director board

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:49:27 +0000

��SM�� alumnus and Managing Director of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Martin Laguerre (BCom’95) has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Genworth MI Canada Inc.

"We're delighted to have Martin Laguerre as a new member of the Board. Martin's experience and depth of knowledge will be invaluable to our organization," said David Nowak, Chairman of the Board of Genworth MI Canada Inc.

IMHL alumnus receives award for contribution to public health

��SM�� — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:59:37 +0000

In November, the Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ) awarded the 2019 Jean-Pierre Bélanger Prize to Dr. Yv Bonnier-Viger (IMHL’08). This award recognizes Dr. Bonnier-Viger’s contribution to the advancement of knowledge in international health and preventive medicine, and for his commitment to improving public health.

The benefits of studying a bilingual course

��SM�� — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:03:06 +0000

For Marie-Pier Bergevin (EMBA’19), Senior Director in Sponsorship and Brand Engagement at BMO North America, enrolling in a bilingual program was an opportunity to strengthen her leadership skills, transfer knowledge and gain new perspectives.

During her ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA, Bergevin made it her mission to only present in English, giving her the confidence to present in her job.

EMBA program inspires entrepreneur Claire Hayek

��SM�� — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:54:20 +0000

When EMBA alumna Claire Hayek (EMBA’15) was told that her engineering role would be abolished, she took the opportunity to pursue her dream of starting her own business.

Merging her experience as an engineer, manager and singer-songwriter, Hayek developed MSP Teambuilding.

Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher aims to reduce police biases

��SM�� — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:51:27 +0000

For Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA’12), providing his staff with adequate exposure to vulnerable communities in Montreal is an important step in reducing prejudices.

Through daily exposure to Muslim communities, people suffering from mental health problems, and children with autism, the Longueuil police staff will gain the experience needed to bring an element of human services to their role.

DesautelsConnect has introduced me to a global network

��SM�� — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:51:29 +0000

When you have a diverse network, it allows you to tap into other professionals’ smart thinking, accelerates your career, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities. DesautelsConnect is a valuable tool for expanding your network, since it facilitates connections with other members of the global Desautels community.

GCPA guest lecturer Melissa Marginson receives teaching excellence award

��SM�� — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:09:27 +0000

Congratulations to Melissa Marginson (GCPA’15, 2015 CFE Honour Roll) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

Great Gulf Group appoints Desautels alumnus as new CEO

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:00:37 +0000

Desautels alumnus Ilias Konstantopoulos (MBA’92) has been announced as the new CEO of real estate organization Great Gulf Group. Konstantopoulos brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in operations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, most recently as CFO of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust.

“He is an exceptional business leader and his wealth of experience will take the organization to the next level in line with the Board's strategic plan,” says preceding CEO Jerry Patava.

Sid Lee CEO Bertrand Cesvet is proud to be made by ��SM��

��SM�� — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:05:26 +0000

For Bertrand Cesvet, CEO and Senior Partner at leading creative agency Sid Lee, his connection to ��SM�� runs deep. In an article for ��SM�� Giving, Cesvet (BA’86; MBA’88; DLitt’16) reflects on his journey with ��SM��, beginning in his undergraduate degree and culminating in the recent Made by ��SM�� campaign video.

GCPA participants named on the CFE Honour Roll

��SM�� — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:01:27 +0000

Three Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Charles-Olivier Boucher, Carlo Frediani and Sebastian Molina Calvo have been named on the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.

Professor Richard Donovan honoured in MBA Japan case competition

��SM�� — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:40:21 +0000

In honour of the late Professor Richard Donovan, the Desautels MBA Japan program recently hosted the ��SM�� MBA Japan Case Competition. The internal event gives students a chance to put their knowledge to practice by bringing them together over 24 hours to solve a case competition.

Teams presented to a judging panel of ��SM�� MBA Japan alumni before the winners—Hoson Kablawi, Naohisa Takahashi, and Hazuki Yamashita—were awarded the Richard Donovan Cup.

��SM�� Personal Finance Essentials aims to democratize education

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:50:04 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management recently joined forces with RBC Future Launch and The Globe & Mail to deliver the free, online ��SM�� Personal Finance Essentials course. Philip Fine from the ��SM�� News sits down with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Professor Benjamin Croitoru, and Caroline Paxton (BCom’93) from RBC to share how they worked together to tackle concerns around financial literacy.

Stella-Jones announces Desautels alumna as VP and CFO

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:52:55 +0000

Silvana Travaglini (BCom’88; GCPA'89) is set to take over as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of pressure-treated wood provider Stella-Jones Inc. With a proven record of driving strategic change, Travaglini will manage Stella-Jones’s financial operations and provide leadership in business planning, budgeting, accounting, and investor relations.

Desautels alumnus named CFO of Immersion Corporation

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:50:19 +0000

��SM�� alumnus Aaron Akerman (BCom’91; GCPA'93) has been appointed as the next Chief Financial Officer of Immersion Corporation, a leading developer of touch feedback technology based in California. Following a successful career in financial leadership, Akerman is looking forward to driving growth alongside a quality team.

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EMBA participant Jason Taylor on the rise of ESG practices

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:38:24 +0000

Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA’19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.

Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups

��SM�� — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:20:56 +0000

Professor Karl Moore talks to ��SM�� alumnus Edgar Brown (BCom’19) about his path to entrepreneurship, which started at the Desautels Faculty of Management. Now co-founder and CEO of mobile fitness training company FYT, Brown suggests that bridging the gap between French-speaking and English-speaking entrepreneurs will help to diversify startups across Canada.

EMBA student Fabienne Colas named one of Canada’s most powerful women

��SM�� — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:35:02 +0000

Fabienne Colas (EMBA’2021) has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).

This award recognizes Fabienne’s dedication to fostering, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and in Canada. Fabienne is currently president and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and CEO of Zaza Production.

Desautels alumnus William Shatner inducted into Order of Canada

��SM�� — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:58:43 +0000

��SM�� alumnus William Shatner (BCom’52) has been inducted into the Order of Canada, in recognition of his 60-year acting career and philanthropic work. Presented by Governor General Julie Payette, the Order of Canada is one of the nation’s highest civilian honours.

Desautels alumnus heads police initiative to lower rates of sexual exploitation

��SM�� — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:25:26 +0000

Longueuil police have proposed a new initiative called “John School”, which would educate individuals apprehended for soliciting prostitution as an alternative to criminal prosecution. Headed by ��SM�� alumnus and chief of Longueuil police Fady Dagher (EMBA’2012), the initiative aims to educate first-time offenders of the realities of the sex trade and reduce rates of reoffending.

Charities struggle to attract younger generations

��SM�� — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:23:06 +0000

As charitable organizations across Quebec adapt to changing demographics and technologies, they are looking for new ways to connect with younger generations. ��SM�� alumnus and founder and chair of Atypic, Pascal Lépine (EMBA’2012) comments on the industry’s challenges of converting younger generations to donators and the increased demand for funding transparency.

Alumnus Peter Mazoff joins GOLO Mobile as president and CEO

��SM�� — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:52:00 +0000

��SM�� alumnus Peter Mazoff (BCom’96) has been named as the new president and CEO of delivery service GOLO Mobile Inc. Mazoff, who most recently served 11 years as president of online lender Thinking Capital, brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership experience and a customer-driven approach that leads to strong growth.

EMBA student Monika Ille appointed CEO of Indigenous television network

��SM�� — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:58:27 +0000

Monika Ille (EMBA’20) has been appointed CEO of the Aboriginal Peoples Network Television (APNT). With more than 16 years’ experience at the network, most recently as the executive director of programming and scheduling, Ille is well-positioned to drive global expansion while adapting to changing viewer habits.

Connecting academic research and public policy

��SM�� — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:30:37 +0000

Following his research on the complex healthcare needs of refugees, Desautels alumnus Dr. Firas Khalid (IMHL’14) suggests ways in which academic research can be used to inform public policy.

From Olympic gold medalist to Mini-MBA alumna

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:02:05 +0000

In September, Canadian speed skater and two-time Olympic gold medalist Catriona La May Doan was appointed the CEO of Sport Calgary. To glide into her new role with confidence, La May Doan completed an Executive Development Course (Cycle 1) of ��SM��'s Mini-MBA Series.

“Going into new situations, one of the biggest things is you feel like you should know everything, but you don’t”, says La May Doan. “I feel like the program gave us a bit of background, a bit of confidence.”

Enhancing company culture with humour

��SM�� — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:07:16 +0000

��SM�� Alumna (EMBA’16) and Director General and Founder of the École nationale de l'humour Louise Richer positions humour as an effective management tool, emphasizing its ability to encourage communication, enhance productivity, and defuse tension in the workplace.

BCom100 Campaign will pave the way for future generations of students

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:02:02 +0000

In 2021, ��SM�� will celebrate its 200^th anniversary. To set the stage for another 200 years of impact, the University has launched its Made by ��SM�� campaign with a goal to raise $2 billion.

Before ��SM�� turns 200, the Desautels Faculty of Management will celebrate an exciting milestone in 2020: 100 years since our first class of Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students graduated and went out into the world to leave their mark.

Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour with Farid Guindo

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:30:00 +0000

Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour on October 22 at 3:30 PM. Meet with Farid Guindo and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal about investment banking & the global energy sector, specifically hedge funds & buy side opportunities.

EMBA alumnus transmits First Nations heritage in new novel

��SM�� — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:15:01 +0000

Raphaël Picard (EMBA’14), the former leader of the Innu community of Pessamit, has published his first novel at age 70. Through Nutshimit: Inland Lands and Spirits, Raphaël strives to pass on the heritage of his Innu ancestors to the next generation and establish a literary tradition within the community.

Meet our new DesautelsConnect Ambassador

��SM�� — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:46:06 +0000

Introducing Natasha, our DesautelsConnect Ambassador

My goal on Ten Thousand Coffees is to help make DesautelsConnect a valuable tool that serves and meaningfully brings together individuals within the Desautels community.

I’m currently familiarizing myself with the entire networking process (both online and offline) to see how the DesautelsConnect experience can be optimized to better suit our community’s needs.

Alumna appointed CEO of major cannabis pharmaceutical company

��SM�� — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:49:14 +0000

Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA’06) has taken the reins of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, where she will drive expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU. Dr. Rinow brings to the table more than two decades of finance and business experience in the healthcare industry.

MBA alumna invests in next generation of business leaders

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:32:18 +0000

Dr. Elise Perrault (MBA’07) recently made the Marquis “Who’s Who” list in recognition of her achievements in the field of business management. Dr. Perrault has racked up multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research as a professor at the College of Charleston’s School of Business and visiting professor at Brown University.

She leverages years of entrepreneurial experience in the arts, music, and technology industries to develop strategic, socially conscious business leaders.

EMBA alumna climbs to top rung of SAQ

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:29:22 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, SAQ chief Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) shares her best tips for leading with authenticity, fostering a culture of innovation, and striking an ideal work-life balance.

MBA alumnus becomes Hollywood stuntman

��SM�� — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:08:53 +0000

There’s nothing predictable about the career trajectory of Andrew Comrie-Picard (MBA/LLB’01), who has accumulated an impressive body of stunt work in Hollywood films like Atomic Blonde and Hobbs & Shaw, the latest instalment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Over the course of his career, Comrie-Picard has also tried his hand at law, race car driving, journalism, entrepreneurship, and hosting a reality TV show.

Leading with impact in the world of management consulting

��SM�� — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:21:01 +0000

What does it take to lead one of the world’s top consulting firms? Listen in as Professor Karl Moore talks strategy, impact, and industry trends with Scott McDonald (BCom’89), President & CEO of Oliver Wyman.

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Finding Joy in Problem-Solving

��SM�� — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:12:02 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Cirque du Soleil’s Davide Pisanu (MBA’13) to find out what motivates him as he sets out to transform a company of 5,000 people.

Alumna named one of Australian Financial Review’s top 100 women of influence

��SM�� — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:08:59 +0000

Sophie Galaise (EMBA’12) recently claimed a coveted spot on the Australian Financial Review’s annual Women of Influence list. Sophie became the Managing Director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2016, having previously directed the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane, Australia, and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.

BCom alumna tapped to invest in next generation of digital infrastructure

��SM�� — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:56:49 +0000

Alumna Geneviève Maltais-Boisvert (BCom’05) will leverage 15 years of experience in global infrastructure funds management in her new role as Principal on the investment team of Digital Bridge Holdings, LLC. The Florida-based firm invests in companies that enable greater mobile and internet connectivity.

MBA alumnus to drive Canadian expansion for commercial finance company

��SM�� — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:54:20 +0000

Alumnus Ronnie Bloom (MBA’04) has been appointed Managing Director of Originations for Great Rock Capital, a U.S.-based commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending. Mr. Bloom contributes deep expertise gained from origination roles at Wells Fargo Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada.

IMHL alumni launch project to improve health outcomes for at-risk children

��SM�� — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:42:59 +0000

Ahmad Firas Khalid, Padma Venkatasubramanian and Caroline Kisia, all 2014 alumni of ��SM��’s IMHL program, have teamed up to create Amama (grandmother), a community-based platform that connects grandmothers with vulnerable children to improve children’s physical and mental well-being.

In 2013, the trio won a Canada Grant Challenge to field-test a copper device they created to kill deadly water-borne pathogens.

Go green, not paperless

��SM�� — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:23:36 +0000

Renée Yardley (MBA’97) shares her perspective on promoting innovation and sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sustana Group, a producer of recycled fibres and paper products.

IMHL participant spearheads TB vaccine trial in Mumbai

��SM�� — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:19:25 +0000

Dr. Daksha Shah (IMHL’20) is leading a new TB vaccine trial in Mumbai, where an estimated 40 to 50 percent of the population carries a latent TB infection. The pilot project focuses on providing treatment to close contacts of TB patients.

Diverse teams drive innovation

��SM�� — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:13:35 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Edelman executive Ève Laurier (EMBA’11) about the lessons learned during her participation in the 2018-2019 International Women’s Forum Fellows Program. Ms. Laurier joined 35 other elite female executives from around the world for a leadership training experience that includes education modules at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.

MBA alumnus appointed to lead Property Management Japan CBRE

��SM�� — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:42:47 +0000

Mitsuhiro Jimbo (MBA’14) was recently appointed to lead CBRE Japan’s Property Management Division. Mr. Jimbo brings to the table more than 20 years of corporate real estate experience in Japan and North America.

MBA alumnus joins board of Internet of Things company

��SM�� — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:00:06 +0000

Vikas Ranjan (MBA’00) recently joined the Board of Directors for Carl Data Solutions, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company founded in Vancouver in 2015. Mr. Ranjan brings more than 22 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investing, capital markets, and finance to the role.

Desautels earns Eduniversal award

��SM�� — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:18:04 +0000

Angelica Potes, EMBA’18, accepted an Eduniversal award in Croatia on behalf of the Desautels Faculty of Management for placing among the Top-3 Business Schools in North America for 2018.

Photo: Angelica Potes (right) personally delivers the award from Croatia to Montreal to celebrate with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou (left).

Alumna Toni Rinow Appointed CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals

��SM�� — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:25:29 +0000

Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA ’06) was recently appointed to serve as the next CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, a Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in medical cannabis products.

With a doctorate in physical chemistry and 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, Dr. Rinow is well-positioned to drive global expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU.

MBA alumna using degree to improve U.S.-Japanese business relations

��SM�� — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:23:11 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews alumna Laura Younger (MBA’09) about her work as the executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the practical advantages of earning an MBA.

Alumnus Mirko Bibic named next President & CEO of Bell Canada

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:47:36 +0000

Mirko Bibic (BCom ’89) will succeed George Cope as the next President and CEO of Bell Canada next January.

Since he joined Bell Canada in 2004, Bibic has played a pivotal role in the company’s strategic acquisitions, including the largest acquisition in Canadian telecom history with the purchase of Astral Media in 2013.

BCom alumnus ensures smooth leadership transition at Ivanhoé Cambridge

��SM�� — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:16:24 +0000

Sylvain Fortier (BCom ’87), Chief Investment and Innovation Officer for Ivanhoé Cambridge, will work in tandem with newly appointed CEO Nathalie Palladitcheff to fill the void left by the company’s outgoing CEO.

In memory of Professor Richard Donovan

��SM�� — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:24:35 +0000

To honour Professor Donovan’s legacy, the Desautels Faculty of Management has established the Richard Donovan Fund to support students. You are welcome to contribute to the fund.

EMBA participant to head NB Liquor and Cannabis NB

��SM�� — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:23:04 +0000

Patrick Parent (EMBA’2020), former vice-president at Moosehead Breweries, has been appointed President and CEO of NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, effective September 3.

Andy Nulman on embracing the unknown

��SM�� — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:08:34 +0000

Andy Nulman (BCom’83), Desautels Global Expert and Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Play the Future, dishes on what he’s learned from welcoming risk and taking on the supposed impossible.

EMBA alumnus on the vegetable golden age

��SM�� — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:03:29 +0000

A piece for La Presse featuring a roundup of the top vegetarian restaurants in the city mentions the popular restaurant LOV, which is founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA’13).

Desautels students climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for daycare centre

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:13:06 +0000

Driven to raise funds to improve the conditions of daycare centres in South Africa, Roderick Mackinnon (BCom’19) and Thomas Prévost (BCom’20) have just set off on a seven-day hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. You can support their initiative by visiting their fundraising page, Kili for Kids.

How a BCom alumna found her passion for making jokes

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:48:03 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Robby Hoffman speaks about being an insider-outsider and how she went from studying accounting to pursuing her comedy dreams.

Collins Oghor on his transformative ��SM�� years

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:22:13 +0000

There’s no pigeon-holing Collins Oghor, the MD-MBA graduate who is at once a global health consultant, company owner, and fashion maven. Learn more about his ��SM�� journey and his future aspirations to improve healthcare delivery in Africa.

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Desautels grad on new Starbucks-UberEats matchup

��SM�� — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:51:56 +0000

Dan Park (BCom’03), General Manager of Uber Eats Canada, comments on the much-anticipated Canadian partnership between Starbucks and UberEats, which will give customers full access to the coffee chain’s drink menu from the comfort of their home.

Desautels alumna among ones to watch in FinTech

��SM�� — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:49:37 +0000

Congratulations to Laviva Mazhar (BCom’15), Investment Analyst at Luge Capital, who has been named among the top 50 women in FinTech for 2019 according to the Digital Finance Institute.

An inside look at Quebec’s premier boutique hotel

��SM�� — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:10:57 +0000

Marie Pier Germain (EMBA’16) and family dish on the attention to detail and endless hours of work that go into their thriving hotel business that spans generations.

MBA alumna pursues love of bread

��SM�� — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:24:02 +0000

Dara Gallinger (MBA’15), CEO & Co-founder of Brodflour, dishes on the inspiration behind launching a one-stop organic flour mill and bakery in a bustling Canadian city.

A secret antidote to managerial favoritism

��SM�� — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:16:46 +0000

A recent blog post by Steven Kramer (BCom’97), CEO at WorkJam, explores how technology can be leveraged to avoid the pitfalls of managerial favoritism in the workplace. The benefits of doing so would be manifold, including improved employee engagement and retention, according to Kramer.

Welcoming new Desautels Global Experts

��SM�� — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:04:51 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to welcome three accomplished business leaders who will join its Desautels Global Experts group: Ken Brooks, Senior Vice President (Partner) Transaction Advisory Services – Lead Advisory (M&A) at EY; Jason Chrein, Managing Director, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank; Paul Sturgess, Vice President, Strategy & Business Architecture at the Royal Bank of Canada.

Accounting scholarship recipients

��SM�� — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:07:11 +0000

Congratulations to Kiwon Choi (BCom’19), Hugo Ouimet (BCom’19 – currently in GCPA program) and Christopher Wolf (BCom’20), undergraduate scholarship recipients from the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec.

BCom alumnus appointed VP at YouTube

��SM�� — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:45:20 +0000

YouTube has tapped Martin Kon (BCom’93), who has worked as a tech, media, and telecoms consultant for more than two decades, as its new VP of Strategy, effective June 24, 2019.

Kon joins YouTube from Boston Consulting Group, where he was a senior partner and managing director in the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecoms practice, based in BCG’s New York City office.

Behind the scenes of the Montreal Canadiens

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:24:04 +0000

While many will know the big names behind the Montreal Canadiens franchise, its success is owed to many others including Desautels Management Achievement Award recipient France Margaret Bélanger (EMBA’ 14).

Announcing the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��SM�� — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:13:53 +0000

Congratulations to Jessica Delucilla (BCom'18), Audrey Langlois, Malcolm Sharpe, and Yu Wei Pan (BCom'18) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Sushi helps Quebec enterprise break record

��SM�� — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:58:38 +0000

Powered by the online platform UEAT, Sushibox restaurant recently celebrated $1 million in online sales, a record for the FoodTech enterprise chaired by Martin Lafrance (EMBA’15).

Bob Dorrance on the future of finance

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:53:22 +0000

Bob Dorrance (MBA’77), Chairman, CEO and President of TD Securities and Group Head, Wholesale Banking, TD Bank Group explains how the finance industry has changed during his career and what it takes to thrive in the business.

Introducing the new Desautels Global Experts

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:14:38 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes the following business leaders to its esteemed group of Desautels Global Experts (DGE): Diana Colella (EMBA’11), VP of Business Strategy & Marketing at Autodesk; Tanya Ezekiel (BCom’94), CEO of Conductive; Salvatore Iacono (MBA’89), Executive Vice President, Operations at Cadillac Fairview; and

Mindfulness for better leadership

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:01:35 +0000

Ève Laurier (EMBA’11), General Manager of Edelman Montréal, sits down to share her secret to success; for Laurier, introspection is the key to learning, self-confidence, and good leadership overall.

Reflecting on years of humanitarian impact

��SM�� — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:37:35 +0000

After six years serving as the International President of Doctors Without Borders, Joanne Liu (IMHL’14) sits down with Le Devoir to reflect on the grand challenges that shaped her tenure with the organization, as well as her future aspirations.

Getting to know the EMBA alumni

��SM�� — Tue, 28 May 2019 13:30:53 +0000

In a feature for HEC Montréal Mag, EMBA alumni Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15) and Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16) share more about their life and career trajectories.

EMBA alumna on future energy needs

��SM�� — Wed, 22 May 2019 15:39:15 +0000

Geneviève Comtois (EMBA’12), head of e-Mobility at Shell Retail North America, is the closing keynote speaker at Fuels2019, sharing insight into how one of the largest energy companies in the world is preparing for the changing transportation market.

Brace yourself for the 5G revolution

��SM�� — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:03:24 +0000

The launch of the 5G network is slated to, once more, revolutionize the way users interact with their mobile devices. Tony Buu (EMBA’19), Director of Mobility Network & Technology Strategy for TELUS, comments on this new technological frontier.

A new show directed by EMBA alumnus

��SM�� — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:01:39 +0000

Through Mamma Mia!, director Serge Postigo (EMBA’15), signs his fourth musical for Juste pour rire. La Presse catches up with the cast in rehearsals one month before the premiere.

Vegan diners have a new favorite eatery

��SM�� — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:59:40 +0000

Founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA’13) and now boasting three locations that offer a feast for the taste buds and the eyes, LOV has quickly become a preferred spot for vegans and foodies in general.

An eyewear game-changer

��SM�� — Mon, 13 May 2019 19:55:01 +0000

Sophie Boulanger (BCom'03), founder of retail sensation BonLook, dishes on her mentors and mantra for success, as well as the trials and tribulations of disrupting the eyewear industry.

Meet Tampa’s new director of hockey operations

��SM�� — Thu, 09 May 2019 18:15:35 +0000

Former Canadiens player and Desautels alumnus Mathieu Darche (BCom’00) has been announced as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s new director of hockey operations, bringing his rich experience in sports and business leadership to bear.

Data analytics at the heart of NHL playoffs

��SM�� — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:00:46 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA’13), Co-founder and CEO of sports analytics company Sportlogiq, shares how data analytics can give sports teams a serious competitive advantage, including those who are battling it out in the 2019 NHL playoffs. As an example, he refers to the surprising performance of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

A career crescendo for EMBA alumna

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:29:06 +0000

After two decades of strengthening the reputation of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM), Marie-Josée Desrochers (EMBA’14) has been promoted to President and CEO of Place des Arts, the largest cultural and artistic complex in Canada, effective May 6, 2019.

Transforming grief into impact

��SM�� — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:57:04 +0000

In 2002, Sylvie Bernier (IMHL’11) witnessed the tragic drowning of her young nephew.

Sixteen years later, through the launch of a new book and documentary with Radio-Canada, she has resolved to show courage in the face of grief to make a positive impact in society.

MBA alumnus soars to new heights

��SM�� — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:35:15 +0000

Craig Landry (MBA’00), currently Vice President, Marketing at Air Canada, has been appointed President of the Air Canada Leisure Group.

In his new position, Mr. Landry will be responsible for the integrated leisure group, which consists of the Air Canada Vacations tour operator business and the leisure airline Air Canada rouge.

EMBA impact through the eyes of alumni

��SM�� — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:07:06 +0000

As the ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA marks its tenth anniversary, La Presse sits down with two of the program’s many illustrious alumni, Laurent Blanchard (EMBA’16) Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15), to hear about their EMBA experience.

Here comes the (introverted) bride

��SM�� — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:05:04 +0000

With wedding season ramping up, Adrienne Jung (BA'10, MBA'15) and Professor Karl Moore share tips on how introverted brides-to-be can make it through their big day, when all eyes will be on them.

BCom alumnus promoted to court judge

��SM�� — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:46:57 +0000

Howard Leibovich (BCom’90, BCL/LLB’94) Director of the Crown Law Office – Criminal, at the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, has been appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Announcing a new vegan investment fund

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:02:56 +0000

Quebec has just announced a new fund to support vegan enterprises, Vegan Capital, with ACEM emerging as its first investor. For Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15), Executive Director of ACEM, the fund dovetails seamlessly with the company’s mission.

An Olympian’s quest for gender equality

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:00:38 +0000

Celebrated Canadian Olympian Jennifer Heil (BCom’13) knows very well the positive impact that sports can have on a girl’s confidence, personal growth, and success.

As VP Sport Development at viaSport, she is on a mission to ensure that stereotyping and discrimination are a thing of the past for women athletes.

New heights for Syntax

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:57:55 +0000

Following the double acquisition of foreign tech companies by Syntax, the company’s CEO Christian Primeau (EMBA’12) shares his perspective on what this achievement signifies and his vision for the future at a press conference attended by Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy and Innovation.

Getting real about entrepreneurship with BCom alumna

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:38:16 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Anna Chif (BCom’12), Co-founder and COO of Dialogue, as she shares more about her entrepreneurial roots, her drive to connect people with better care, and the value of creativity in her role.

Insights from the CEO of Yahsat

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:56:02 +0000

Masood Mahmood (MBA’06), CEO of Yahsat, a Middle Eastern satellite producer, joins CEO Magazine to discuss his plans for expansion into Africa and Brazil, as well as his approach to empowering his employees.

Maximizing the impact of innovation in developing countries

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:51:55 +0000

Michael Seo (IMHL’2015) co-authors an article for Fast Company in which he outlines the systemic challenges of implementing cutting-edge healthcare in the developing world, as well as the common pitfalls of rushing to introduce innovations in such contexts.

Breathing new life into eastern Quebec

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:38:49 +0000

La Presse catches up with hotelier François Rioux (EMBA’08) to explore the strides that FIDEL – an organization uniting businesspeople from Matane – has made to revitalize the city following a series of economic challenges.

A landmark gift recognizes the value of visual arts

��SM�� — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:26:51 +0000

Leslie Raenden (BCom’86, DPA’87), stepdaughter of the late Peter N. Thomson, a financial investor and co-founder of the Power Corporation of Canada, has made a $5.6-million gift to support Concordia’s Fine Arts Department and its emerging artists.

Raenden has made the gift to fulfill Thomson’s last wishes to support deserving artists and their creative endeavours.

Embarking on a global leadership program

��SM�� — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:41:05 +0000

Simon Marcotte Légaré (BCom’11, MBA’15), Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions - Corporate Financing at Raymon Chabot Grant Thornton has been selected by his organization to participate in the Grant Thornton Global Leadership Program, which will provide him with unique learning opportunities in Germany, Japan and Mexico next year.

MBA alumnus on finding the FinTech wave

��SM�� — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:35:16 +0000

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Eytan Bensoussan (MBA’09), Co-founder and CEO of NorthOne, reflects on the importance of investing in yourself and the journey of finding your true course.

“You always want to be Michael Jordan on the basketball court, not Michael Jordan on the baseball field,” he says.

Longevity means adaptation: Leadership insights from a Pratt & Whitney Senior VP

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:36:36 +0000

Maria Della Posta (BCom’85, MBA’91), Senior Vice President of Pratt & Whitney Canada visited the Desautels Faculty of Management on February 19 to share her perspective on corporate leadership, the importance of adaptation amid technological advancement, and the rise of analytics in a business setting.

In conversation with four Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) students, Della Posta also shared takeaways on the manufacturing industry and the future career landscape.

Making strides to integrate immigrants into the workplace

��SM�� — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:36:31 +0000

Montreal attracts around three-quarters of immigrants to Quebec, but many new arrivals have a hard time finding work due to institutional barriers. Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA'20), President of Groupe 3737, is part of a new city-wide initiative determined to improve this reality.

For Saintellemy, integrating new arrivals into the workforce is not just an economic matter, it’s also a question of dignity.

Why big law firms are failing at retaining millennials

��SM�� — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:33:53 +0000

Joint Law-MBA graduate Aly Haji (BCL/LLB’18, MBA’18) shares his take on why the traditional values and incentives that underpin operations in major law firms do not appeal as strongly to millennial lawyers.

Why love blossoms in business school

��SM�� — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:48:55 +0000

On this Valentine’s Day, hear from a roster of happy couples, including Andrew Maxwell and Helen Leighton (MBA’81), as they share how their love stories blossomed during their MBA studies.

Catapulting startups with a cultural mission

��SM�� — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:09:28 +0000

La Piscine is the first organization in Quebec dedicated to growing a startup ecosystem around creative and cultural innovation.

Philippe-Aubert Messier (EMBA’13) of Apollo Music Store comments on the value it has brought to his music platform company.

Reflecting on DMAA 2019

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:01:47 +0000

Members of the Desautels community came together on February 1, 2019 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to celebrate this year’s recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA).

This year’s recipients included:

Blakes hires MBA alumnus

��SM�� — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:50:44 +0000

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP has appointed Hubert T. Lacroix (BCL’76, MBA’81), former president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, as its strategic counsel.

Lacroix will take on the new role of strategic counsel and will assist clients with the development of business strategies, governance, long-term planning and major deals.

Spreading the power of financial know-how

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:56:15 +0000

Leaders of the youth financial literacy program PennyDrops, Victoire Gekas (BCom’18) and Antoine Francoeur (BCom’18), join Salut Bonjour to share the strides they are making with their new French program, Jeunesse Enrichie.

Skip ahead to 1:09:00 to watch.

PSP Investments: Powerful networks and opportunities

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:53:45 +0000

Viktoria Machanova (BCom’99) joined PSP Investments in 2008 as a private-equity analyst and has since moved up to manager of private equity.

She sits down with the Montreal Gazette to shed light on her life working for one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers.

Perspectives on the ��SM�� MBA Japan

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:50:21 +0000

Hear from Eiko Takahashi (MBA'17), a graduate of the EQUIS-accredited ��SM�� MBA Japan, as she reflects on the value of her experience in the program.

Applications for the next cohort beginning in April 2019 are now open.

Marking Japan’s annual ��SM�� Forum

��SM�� — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:16:42 +0000

On January 17, 2019, the ��SM�� MBA Japan and the ��SM�� Alumni Association of Japan held its annual ��SM�� Forum and Shinnenkai at The Tokyo American Club.

A step toward saving the vulnerable

��SM�� — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:14:07 +0000

Longueuil Police Chief Fady Dagher (EMBA’12) has announced the creation of a new intervention and support team for young people who have been or are at risk of being recruited into the sex trade.

Backed by $852,102 over the next five years from the federal government's crime prevention action fund, the team will target victims of sexual exploitation aged 17 and up.

Maximizing your next business trip

��SM�� — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:08:05 +0000

Roohi Saeed (MBA’06), Head of Communications at Autodesk, is no stranger to travelling for business.

In a recent blog post, she shares her top five tips for making the most of your next business trip.

Talking fashion with BCom alumna

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:58:36 +0000

With the launch of her latest Spring collection, Toronto-born designer Tanya Taylor (BCom’07) talks about her inspirations and future brand directions.

Taylor's collections are inspired by her travels and feature a colorful spectrum of fabrics. Color is often mixed with another favorite: bold prints, which first begin as a hand-painting.

Recapping the Inaugural MMF New York Trip

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:32:27 +0000

In November 2018, students enrolled in the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) program travelled to New York City to witness firsthand how today’s financial sector operates in a booming metropolis.

Over the span of two days and thanks to ��SM��’s extensive alumni network, students met with 12 distinct financial organizations that operate across a variety of areas, such as asset management, real estate, risk management, and private equity.

Ready, set, eat! MBA alumna’s bakery is talk of town

��SM�� — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:37:09 +0000

Founded by Dara Gallinger (MBA’15), brodflour is the newest addition to Toronto’s bakery scene and sets itself apart by milling 100% of its own flour, which enhances the taste and nutritional value.

Canada welcomes MBA students with open arms

��SM�� — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:28:16 +0000

Leading American business schools – traditionally the crème de la crème of MBA education - are seeing a drop in applicants in favor of other markets, particularly Canada.

Adam Halpert (MBA’10), Associate Director of MBA Career Services at Desautels explains what might be drawing applicants north of the border.

Perspectives on the IMPM from a hotel VP

��SM�� — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:28:16 +0000

IMPM graduate Sharon Cohen, Vice President, Fairmont Brand Management, AccorHotels shares how the program shifted her focus on management and the tools that she continues to use in her current role.

Alumnus recognized for decades of community impact

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:52:26 +0000

Bernard Stotland (BCom’57), President of the Jewish General Hospital Board of Directors from 2009 to 2011, has been honoured with a 150th Anniversary Medal by the Senate of Canada, in recognition for his achievements as a leader at the hospital and his support for arts and cultural organizations in Montreal.

EMBA alumnus highlighted for achievements

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:50:40 +0000

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, has been named to a list of distinguished Congolese for 2018.

Tshipama is celebrated for his illustrious career, most notably for his recent efforts in expanding access to satellite internet in Africa.

Indigo Books chooses BCom alumnus as next CFO

��SM�� — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:51:41 +0000

Indigo Books, Canada's largest book, gift and specialty toy retailer, has announced the appointment of Craig Loudon (BCom’94) as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 5, 2019.

In accepting his new role, Mr. Loudon leaves his previous position as Indigo's Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

An IMPM alumna extols benefits of program

��SM�� — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:49:11 +0000

Discover what drove Lili Hall (IMPM’13), Founder, President & CEO of KNOCK Inc., to enrol in the International Masters Program for Managers, what she found most rewarding about her experience, and the strides she has made since graduation.

MBA alumnus named to Order of Canada

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:52:33 +0000

Congratulations to Darren Entwistle (MBA’88), President and Chief Executive Officer of TELUS, who was recently named to the Order of Canada.

Nine retail predictions that might surprise you

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:42:23 +0000

With 2019 on the horizon, Forbes has compiled a list of nine emerging retail trends to look out for; one of which will include the rise of the circular economy across operations, according to Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64), Executive Chairman and Founder of The Aldo Group Inc.

EMBA alumna has sights set on innovative health care

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:38:07 +0000

Dr. Nathalie Saad (EMBA’14), Chief Pulmonologist for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mount Sinai Hospital, has helped devise an innovative healthcare delivery system referred to as the Tele-pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.

The program was developed to address Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is among the leading causes of death in Quebec.

IMHL graduate releases new book

��SM�� — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:48:30 +0000

Mark J. Eisenberg, MD MPH (IMHL’10), Director of the MD-PhD Program and Professor of Medicine at ��SM��, has released a new book entitled, Cardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment: A Companion Guide to Hurst’s the Heart.

The book features 1,100 answers to key questions stemming from the 14th Edition of Hurst’s the Heart, a comprehensive review of the entire field of cardiovascular medicine.

Why law firms fail at retaining Millennials

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:16:44 +0000

According to Ali Háji, joint ��SM�� MBA-Law graduate, while law firms pour significant resources into recruiting the best talent to join the ranks of their associates, they are ultimately failing to retain millennial lawyers.

A new head of consumer brands for Beiersdorf

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:00:54 +0000

Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea skin creams, has appointed Asim Naseer (MBA’99), current P&G global marketing director for skin care, as head of consumer brands, effective January 1, 2019.

BCom alumnus takes lead at Canderel

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:59:18 +0000

Brett Miller (BCom’86) has been appointed CEO of Canderel, effective February 18, 2019. Miller succeeds Jonathan Wener, founder and CEO for the past 44 years.

Miller has nearly 30 years of international experience in real estate and entrepreneurial businesses. Since 2012 he has served as CEO of JLL Canada, one of Canada's fastest growing real estate companies.

EMBA grad is victorious at Battle of Innovators

��SM�� — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:53:44 +0000

For their proposed Renewable Autonomous and Modular Energy System (RAMES), Pascal Larose (EMBA’18) and other members of the 35^th Brigade won first place and $77,000 at the Battle of Innovators, an initiative organized by the Department of National Defense.

Desautels BCom alumnus takes Berlin startup competition by storm

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:47:43 +0000

Khaled Kteily (BCom’10) and his startup Legacy won the coveted $50,000 prize at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin for their stigma-free approach to addressing infertility- an issue that affects 1 in 7 couples globally.

GCPA participants score top marks on CFE

��SM�� — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:27:05 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Liane Brick (BCom’17) and Michael Richardson have placed on the National Honour Roll for their results on the Common Final Examination (CFE), with Richardson earning a gold medal for placing 1st among the six Quebec students who made the list.

This marks the second consecutive year that a GCPA student wins the gold medal for Quebec.

A BCom alumnus’ fight to make the world a better place

��SM�� — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:22:44 +0000

Discover Amol Mehra’s (BCom’06) journey from Desautels BCom student to being front and centre in the fight against the shadowy world of human trafficking, child labour, and modern slavery.

Of the defining moments in his life, Mehra cites Professor Paola Perez-Aleman’s course on strategic management in developing countries as a transformative experience that helped place him on his current path.

IMHL alumna is business hall of fame inductee

��SM�� — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:40:21 +0000

For her track record of leadership and business excellence, Susan DeVore (IMHL’10), CEO of Premier Inc., has been inducted into the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame.

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The timely introduction of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:48:48 +0000

On the occasion of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management’s inauguration, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64) sits down with BNN Bloomberg to explore how retailers can better serve today’s consumer, as well as the interdisciplinary approach that the new school will take to respond to challenges in the retail world.

A new retail school at ��SM��, a game-changer for the world

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:43:00 +0000

The inauguration of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management took place on November 16, 2018.

In the presence of the School’s founding partners, government dignitaries, and leadership from ��SM��’s community, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64) shared his vision for the school as one that will reinvent the playbook for retailers worldwide.

What the Bensadoun School of Retail Management will bring

��SM�� — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 19:01:48 +0000

With the official launch of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM), The Business of Fashion explores how the new school will address the dramatic shifts in the retail landscape through a highly interdisciplinary approach.

“The school will give a new playbook to the retailer in order to win,” said Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64). “And today, I think every retailer needs a new playbook.”

Startup co-founded by BCom alumnus tops Forbes list

��SM�� — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:52:13 +0000

Athena Club, co-founded by Charles Desmarais (BCom’15), has made the 2019 edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Retail & Ecommerce category, alongside other trailblazing young entrepreneurs from Canada and the U.S.

Together with his co-founders Allie Griswold and Maria Markina, Desamarais has built a lean, organic tampon delivery startup that costs 40% less than other subscriptions.

Say yes to discomfort, live a fuller life

��SM�� — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:28:34 +0000

��SM�� News sits down with the YouTube sensation Yes Theory, comprised of ��SM�� graduates like Thomas Brag (BCom’15), as they share why they are determined to push themselves – and everybody else – to expand their boundaries and live outside of their comfort zone.

For the Yes Theory team, the most rewarding aspect is when discomfort transforms itself into a profoundly moving experience.

EMBA participant: Dedicated to the cause

��SM�� — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:26:31 +0000

With the upcoming 100-year anniversary of WWI, EMBA participant Lieutenant-Colonel Marie-Ève Tremblay reflects on her time serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, her proudest accomplishments so far, and what it is like being a woman in the military.

Read more in The ��SM�� Reporter

EMBA alumnus on his journey in the Canadian Armed Forces

��SM�� — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:21:34 +0000

With Remembrance Day on the horizon, the ��SM�� Reporter sits down with Pascal Larose (EMBA’18) as he reflects on his two-decade odyssey with the Canadian Armed Forces.

For Larose it has been a journey of incredible personal growth. “Serving in the military means you have to face multiple unconventional challenges, take on numerous different posts and work in an ever-changing environment,” he says.

EMBA alumna praised for support of French wine industry

��SM�� — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:45:40 +0000

Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) has been named at the top of the list of “personalités du vin” in La Revue du Vin de France – and for good reason.

In her role as President and Chief Executive Officer at the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), she oversees the annual investment of over $800 million toward importing French wines – more than any other entity in the world.

The international advantage

��SM�� — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:42:42 +0000

Colin Rennie (MBA’18) reflects on his experience in the MBA Japan program, as well as the value of studying abroad and ��SM��’s international alumni network.

EMBA alumna is promoted, makes history

��SM�� — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:06:33 +0000

Isabelle Brissette (EMBA’10) has been appointed Chief Advisor, Security and Business Resilience at Rio Tinto, becoming the first woman to take on this role for a mining or oil & gas multinational.

In her new position, Brissette will actively mentor, coach and supervise a global team of security professionals, as well as advise senior management and the Board of Security on issues pertaining to resilience strategy and security incidents, among other tasks.

Words of wisdom from MBA alumna

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:56:06 +0000

Enza Cignarella (MBA’94), life coach and pharmaceutical executive at Novartis, recently joined the School of Continuing Studies to share her experience of building a career and the value of lifelong learning.

“Careers as we know them, the notion that we have one career for our entire lives, is probably not something that is true nowadays, and this is really exciting,” Cignarella says. “It’s an opportunity to network and connect with people who are facing career transitions.”

Desautels alumna is seeing double

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:39:06 +0000

Sophie Boulanger (BCom'03), founder of eyewear retail sensation Bon Look, has her sights set on doubling their stores across Canada by the end of next year.

Founded in 2011, Bon Look employs 300 employees across the country.

A game-changing surgeon makes Canadian history

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:37:24 +0000

After five years of concerted practice and planning with a team of over 100 medical professionals, Daniel Borsuk (MDCM/MBA’06) has successfully led Canada’s first face transplant, forever changing the life of 64-year-old Maurice Desjardins of Quebec.

Concerning the relevance of his MBA studies, he’s not surprised that it proved invaluable. “It was all about teamwork – about managing people, knowing when to be and not be an alpha.”

A new MAA president, a new chapter for ��SM��

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:35:08 +0000

As ��SM�� ramps up its bicentennial anniversary planning, Inez Jabalpurwala (MBA'01), President and CEO of the Brain Canada Foundation, has signed on as the new President of the ��SM�� Alumni Association (MAA).

In an interview with ��SM�� News, Inez shares what this new role means to her and her fondest memories of ��SM��.

Journeying through a global career and life

��SM�� — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:52:23 +0000

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Chairman of Global Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Desautels International Advisory Board member Mark Hantho (BCom'81) shares insights into the fast-paced evolutions of the finance industry, why a global mindset is essential and his views on China as an economic partner.

EMBA alumna on personal and career triumphs

��SM�� — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:43:44 +0000

La Presse features Geneviève Rossier (EMBA’12), Director of Communications, Public Relations and Digital Visibility at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, as she sheds light on her illustrious career path, proudest accomplishments, and esteemed mentors, including Professor Henry Mintzberg.

Terry Jackson recognized for exceptional volunteerism

��SM�� — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:39:56 +0000

Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom’69) received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers on September 24. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the award honors the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.

“I’m just honoured and delighted to receive this. Being recognized for the work that you do is very nice,” said Jackson.

Your one-stop guide to better money management

��SM�� — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:40:14 +0000

In her new book entitled, Good Money: Understanding Your Choices, Boost Your Financial Wellbeing, Nathalie Spencer (BCom’01) has created a comprehensive guide to managing and growing your finances.

From examining how cashless transactions affect our spending, to decoding the principles of why a bargain draws you in, readers will instantly become more aware of everyday trends.

A top paper nomination for Professor Hewlin

��SM�� — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:06:01 +0000

Professor Patricia Hewlin’s co-authored article entitled, “How do callings relate to job performance? The role of organizational commitment and ideological contract fulfillment,” was nominated by the editors of Human Relations as one of the top papers published in 2018.

The article is co-authored in part by Desautels PhD alumni Sung Soo Kim and Donghoon Shin.

Human Relations is among the FT 50 journal list.

ALDO Group mixes shoes and social justice

��SM�� — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:49:50 +0000

With shoe stores in more than 100 countries, ALDO Group is the first fashion footwear company to offset all of its carbon emissions - and is proud of it.

CEO David Bensadoun traces the company’s strong social conscience back to his father, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64) who founded the company decades ago.

Craig Buntin’s pivot from the Olympics to business

��SM�� — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:45:23 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA’13) charts his journey from figure skating stardom to his entry into the business world and decision to pursue an MBA at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Buntin is presently the founder of Sportlogiq, an AI-powered sports analytics company that can glean insights from a single broadcast camera.

Accelerating efforts in refugee education

��SM�� — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:35:25 +0000

Amelie Fabian (BCom’18) joined representatives from refugee hosting states, donor governments, and multilateral institutions to explore how to improve the delivery of quality education to refugees.

The High-Level Meeting was hosted at the Unicef House in New York, NY on September 26 and was live-streamed.

BCom alumnus challenges Will Smith – and he accepts!

��SM�� — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:12:41 +0000

Thomas Brag (BCom’15), a member of the hit YouTube channel Yes Theory, challenged Will Smith to conquer his fear of heights and jump out of a helicopter attached to a bungee cord to mark his 50^th birthday. The actor has bravely accepted and the jump will be live-streamed on Smith’s YouTube channel tomorrow.

Yes Theory upholds the motto that life can be as fulfilling as you wish if you’re willing to live outside of your comfort zone.

A glowing victory at HEC case competition

��SM�� — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:30:50 +0000

MONTREAL, Quebec. On the evening of the HEC Social Business Creation competition, ��SM�� start-up Kajou delivered, coming home with the First place prize of $15,000 for their business venture. Their business makes apple juice – with the apple of the cashew tree.

Groupe Germain hotels: A success story built on family

��SM�� — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:06:14 +0000

The history of the Groupe Germain hotels is deeply rooted in family. Founded in 1957, the business leadership has spanned three generations to include Marie-Pier Germain (EMBA’16) who looks to her mother and uncle as role models.

Canada: An appealing option for MBA grads

��SM�� — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:59:42 +0000

With a relaxed visa regime and strong job market, Canada has emerged as an excellent option for many prospective MBA students. Adam Halpert (MBA’10), Associate Director of MBA Career Services, cites Canada’s embrace of diversity as a contributing factor.

“Canada’s multicultural landscape also makes it a very unique destination for international candidates to get an education and secure employment afterwards without fear of discrimination,” he says.

All in the family: A BCom alums entrepreneurial journey

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:50:17 +0000

Neil Cuggy (BCom’10), President and COO of Goodfood, comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and credits his success to an unceasing drive to overcome obstacles, as they will inevitably arise in any business venture.

The starship captain on artistic entrepreneurship

��SM�� — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:49:31 +0000

William Shatner (BCom'52, DLitt'11) dishes on what it means to be an artist entrepreneur, his unconventional approach to learning while in university, and the importance of failure.

IMHL alumna on reforming health care

��SM�� — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:52:04 +0000

Susan DeVore (IMHL’10), CEO Premier Healthcare Alliance, discusses how her company is working to improve the health-care system in the U.S.

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Opening doors for minority business owners

��SM�� — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:45:43 +0000

Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) recently announced the launch of a new fund designated to support woman- and aboriginal-owned businesses.

In attendance was Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’16), Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg.

The world is your oyster according to EMBA alumna

��SM�� — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:30:02 +0000

Marie-Josée Desrochers (EMBA’14), Chief Operating Officer of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to reflect on her early life working in her parents’ business and the many, diverse paths that young professionals can take in the modern work world.

According to Desrochers, “Young people nowadays are more aware of all the opportunities surrounding them, whereas in the ’80s, the clear path for most of us was to go into a liberal profession.”

TeamMTL: A winning standout at Solar Decathlon China competition

��SM�� — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:17:04 +0000

TeamMTL, a collaboration between students and faculty from ��SM�� and Concordia University, competed against 22 international teams to construct the best solar-powered house.

Setting a winning record, the team won first prize in three categories, including Market Appeal, to which Roman Celac (BCom ’18) and Jiawei Lin (MBA ’18) were instrumental.

Insights from an inspiring business leader

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:48:49 +0000

Kimberly Cosgrove (EMBA’10), Vice-president of Construction Cogela Inc. reflects on her roots, her career path to-date, and how the EMBA program helped her reach her potential.

Young Africa shows promise in sciences and entrepreneurship

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:46:24 +0000

Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA’11), Founding Executive Director and President and CEO of African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), shares his vision for the future of science education across the African continent and the strides made since the inaugural Next Einstein Forum.

EMBA alumnus among ones to watch in Canadian law

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:43:36 +0000

Guillaume Lavoie (EMBA’16) has been named among Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential in the Young Influencer category.

This annual recognition highlights some of the important work that jurists have done over the last 18 months.

MBA alumnus new Bombardier COO

��SM�� — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:29:04 +0000

Effective September 15, 2018, Danny Di Perna (MBA’97) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer – Aerospace at Bombardier.

In this new position, Di Perna will report directly to Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and will be responsible for leading the company’s aerospace engineering, procurement and transformation functions.

Microcredit as a driving economic force

��SM�� — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:34:45 +0000

In Quebec, thousands of small enterprises owe their very existence to the ability to access microcredit.

Much like in the rest of the world, microcredit has become an effective way of growing the economy and even combatting poverty.

As Executive Director of ACEM Microcrédit Montréal, Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15) shares her perspective on this vital economic resource.

Leadership on Canada’s Olympic Committee

��SM�� — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:32:25 +0000

Eric Myles (EMBA’11), Executive Director, Sport at Canadian Olympic Committee, recently sat down with RDS to discuss his take on leadership, the importance of bringing cohesion among key stakeholders, and some of his proudest accomplishments, including the recent unveiling of an immersive Olympic exhibition.

Montreal housing prices on the rise

��SM�� — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:30:00 +0000

The average cost of a home in Montreal has increased by 5.9% from last year, far exceeding Canadian growth averages.

Dominic St-Pierre (EMBA’15), Senior Director Quebec Region for Royal LePage, comments on what lies behind these numbers, stating that Quebec’s robust economy and employment market might have contributed.

The satellite revolution

��SM�� — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:20:44 +0000

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, sits down with CIO Mag to shed light on Konnect Africa, an initiative that aims to bring internet access via satellite to even the furthest reaches of Africa.

These Montreal eateries should not be missed

��SM�� — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:18:37 +0000

Looking for an evening out at one of Montreal’s best restaurants?

A list published in Forbes outlines which local spots should not be missed, including Dominic Bujold’s (EMBA’13) popular eatery LOV.

Employers on lookout for fresh MBA grads

��SM�� — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:01:06 +0000

A GMAC survey shows that, as compared to last year, companies are more likely to hire recent MBA graduates.

The experiences of Amy Dumoulin (MBA’18) seem to coincide with this data, as she sits down with The Globe and Mail to discuss how her time at Desautels helped her land a job in a major Toronto consulting firm.

��SM�� Student Team NutriPulse wins third place at 2018 Food Security Social Innovation Challenge

��SM�� — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:33:53 +0000

By Nii Addy

At the 2018 Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) held in Toronto on July 12, 2018, ��SM�� team NutriPulse was adjudged the third place winner among eight finalists, with a $10,000 cash prize.

Walk of Fame star for IMHL alumna

��SM�� — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:42:47 +0000

Health advocate Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM’91, IMHL’14, DSc’16) is among the 10 new inductees to the Walk of Fame, which honors Canadians who have excelled on the national and international levels.

As International President of Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders) Dr. Joanne Liu has worked with Malian refugees in Mauritania, helped people affected by the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Indonesia, and tended to war-wounded patients in Syria.

How early-career introverts can shine quietly

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:25:39 +0000

Professor Karl Moore, in collaboration with Rachel Burk (BCom’17), have compiled advice from young, self-professed introverts on how they are forging ahead in the workplace and getting noticed for their quiet accomplishments.

As one interviewee points out: ‘“When you are the ‘quiet one’ in a group, your contributions can be overlooked, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t there – it just means that sometimes you need to be the one to point them out.”

Meet the new Swiss diplomat in Tokyo

��SM�� — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:35:15 +0000

Markus Reubi (EMBA’16) has been promoted within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland to become the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo, Japan.

In addition to his responsibilities for the political work of the Embassy as head of the political section, he will also act as Chief Operating Officer within the Embassy and coordinate the diplomatic work in various bilateral cooperation areas such as economy, finance, commerce, culture, science & technology, education or tourism.

An EMBA grad on a mission to broaden internet access

��SM�� — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:31:43 +0000

Jeune Afrique has featured Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, as his organization works to bring broadband internet to the far reaches of the African desert – zones that are not covered by fiber optic connections.

Canada’s Governor General on tour

��SM�� — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:28:51 +0000

Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, recently visited the Gaspé and Percé regions. Her visit included a series of meetings with officials from the region and non-profit organizations.

One such meeting included Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’16), Chief of the Micmac de Gespeg, who presented the Right Honourable Payette with jewelry crafted by a local artist.

How a BCom alumnus upturned the fashion world from behind the keyboard

��SM�� — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:31:56 +0000

From the comfort of his Notting Hill flat, Imran Amed (Bcom’97) started the Business of Fashion blog, which has very quickly become the undisputed source on the inner workings of the fashion world.

In a recent interview, he credits much of his success to Montreal and his alma mater.

Live your Olympic fantasies at new museum exhibition

��SM�� — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:11:46 +0000

The Canadian Olympic Experience (COE), of which Eric Myles (EMBA’ 11) is Executive Director, Sport, has announced the opening of a series interactive exhibits that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the exhilarating experience of competing at the Olympics.

“People who are coming to visit us will get a lot of fun, especially in Zone 1 where they can test themselves physically,” Myles said.

“There’s a lot of interactive fun and there’s a lot of footage that brings us back to 1936 and (the first Olympics in) 1896.”

EMBA alumnus promoted to citizenship judge

��SM�� — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:09:51 +0000

Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, has appointed Marie Senécal-Tremblay (EMBA’ 13) among a group of ten new citizenship judges who will serve for a three-year term.

The newly announced appointments bring the total of citizenship judges across Canada to 14.

EMBA alumna makes history at SAQ

��SM�� — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:02:22 +0000

Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) has been promoted to President and CEO of the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), becoming the first female head of the crown corporation.

Having spent many years climbing its corporate ladder, Dagenais brings a profound understanding of the SAQ’s operations.

MBA Next 50 Celebration

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:17:50 +0000

The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement.

Thanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students.

Donors also created 34 new MBA awards for the #1 MBA Program in Canada and named more than 140 MBA Lockers.

A new business venture for EMBA grad

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:44:01 +0000

Based on his work in the ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA program, Laurent Morisset (EMBA’18), President of C4 Communications, is gearing up to launch OBNL360. This new business venture, housed under C4 Communications, will offer integrated services in strategy, management and communications for non-profits.

EMBA alumnus praised by local CEGEP

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:41:24 +0000

Sebastien Laliberté (EMBA’17), General Manager of Caisse Desjardins of Vieux-Longueuil, was recently named “Grand Partenaire du CEGEP Edouard Monpetit” for his inspiring dedication toward advancing projects for the institution.

An industry honor for EMBA alumnus

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:31:47 +0000

Atypic, founded by Pascal Lépine (EMBA’12), has been named the Agency of the Year at the latest Flèches d’Or.

As an agency that seeks to boost the impact of organizations in the plural sector, Lépine credits this recognition in part to Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, his mentor.

Great strides for PhD alumna

��SM�� — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:36:31 +0000

Congratulations to Pamela Lirio (PhD’11) who was recently promoted to Associate Professor in the School of Industrial Relations at Université de Montréal and was awarded with the “Prix d'excellence en enseignement – Professeurs,” the highest teaching honor conferred by the University.

Pamela will also begin her one-year sabbatical as a Visiting Professor in fall 2018 at ESSEC Business School in Paris.

Learn more

Takeaways from a marketing guru and Dobson Cup judge

��SM�� — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:54:25 +0000

Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Neutrogena are just some of the brands that Jill Selick (BCom’02), Founder of Rubix Marketing and ��SM�� Dobson Cup judge has helped market.

She sits down with The Dobson Chronicles to share the insights she has gathered from her career so far, including some advice for fresh graduates.

Read more in The Dobson Chronicles

Desautels alumnus leverages potential of blockchain

��SM�� — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:40:54 +0000

As the Founder of ��SM��’s Cryptocurrency Club, Desautels graduate Michael Gord (BCom’16) continues to follow his interest in the blockchain industry as the Founder and CEO of MLG Blockchain Consulting.

Over the next few years, Gord is looking to steer the highly-scrutinized blockchain industry into the mainstream by backing some of the most promising business ventures.

These entrepreneurs want you to eat bugs

��SM�� — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:17:33 +0000

The edible bug business is expected to grow to a whopping $720 million by 2024.

Looking to meet demand is the Aspire Food Group, co-founded by former MBA student Mohammed Ashour.

Next year, Aspire will scale its 25,000-square-foot operation into an adjacent building that is ten times larger.

Marcel Desautels honoured with the Friend of ��SM�� in Toronto Award

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:47:08 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to announce that Marcel Desautels, CM, O.Ont., LLD’07, was honoured with the Friend of ��SM�� in Toronto Award at the inaugural ��SM�� Toronto Excellence Awards in Toronto at a special luncheon event on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

This new awards program is an exciting opportunity to showcase the outstanding accomplishments and celebrate the achievements of ��SM�� graduates and friends of ��SM�� in the Toronto area.

EMBA alumna profiled for excellence in leadership

��SM�� — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:44:29 +0000

Anik Girard (EMBA’14), General Manager and Publisher for Constructo Group, shares what she believes are the key traits of a good boss.

For Girard, trusting your employees and leaving room for them to innovate are essential, as are being an active motivator and listener.

At the end of the day, her greatest pride and joy is fostering a happy work environment for her employees.

MBA alumnus to head the board of Capagro

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:52:13 +0000

Thomas Espiard (MBA’95) has been nominated to the Board of Directors for Capagro, effective June 1, 2018, bringing considerable international business expertise to the role.

Specifically, he has acquired over a decade of experience in Canada, the US, and France, particularly in the field of investments and management.

Canada Goose sets up shop in China

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:46:52 +0000

Canada Goose, the upscale outerwear brand, announced that it will open two locations this fall in China: a Hong Kong flagship outlet in October, followed by a store in Beijing the following month.

In light of this news, Charles De Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, posits that the history of counterfeiting Canada Goose products in China might have contributed to their massive market appeal.

A year of impact

��SM�� — Wed, 30 May 2018 19:47:25 +0000

The 2017 Desautels Impact Report is now available online.

As its name suggests, the annual Impact Report reflects on the strides that the Faculty has made in its four strategic priorities over the year and celebrates the achievements of its community members.

Desautels alumnus promoted at one of largest Canadian law firms

��SM�� — Tue, 29 May 2018 20:05:45 +0000

The Partnership Board of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) announced that effective July 1, 2018, John G. Murphy (BCom’86) will assume the role of National Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer.

“My focus continues to be on client service, collaboration and building a forward-looking team across BLG’s five offices. I will continue to drive these priorities in line with our commitment to deliver value to our clients,” said John Murphy, BLG’s new National Managing Partner and CEO.

Canadian finance community honors BCom alumna

��SM�� — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:34:04 +0000

Nathalie Bernier (BCom'86), Senior Vice President, Strategic and Business Planning, and Chief Financial Officer, Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has been named Canadian Financial Officer of 2018.

For 16 years, the Canadian CFO of the Year Award has honored senior financial executives who have contributed to the Canadian business community with their skills, insight and integrity. The award is presented annually by DFI Canada, PwC Canada and Robert Half.

EMBA alumnus joins forces with Nintendo Switch

��SM�� — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:31:15 +0000

Martin Carrier (EMBA’ 16), President and Chief Executive Officer of Frima, has announced that they will launch their new video game, Super Chariot, on the Nintendo Switch console – a milestone that will usher in a new chapter for the company.

EMBA alumnus brings LOV to Laval

��SM�� — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:24:51 +0000

If many have already enjoyed frequenting the two downtown locations of LOV restaurant to feast on vegan dishes, Dominic Bujold (EMBA’13) is sure to please many more with the opening of a third location in Laval. Like the other two establishments, the décor does not disappoint either.

Desautels Alumnus Terry Jackson’s Wildlife Photography Brings Life to Armstrong Building

��SM�� — Tue, 22 May 2018 14:58:55 +0000

Desautels students in the newly opened Donald E. Armstrong Building are already making use of Room 050, officially named the Terry and Bonnie Jackson Room. A modern study space, it is recognizable by the wildlife photography that adorns its walls, which were taken by Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom’69). The images capture the beauty of a variety of wildlife from around the world and elevate what would otherwise be an ordinary working area.

A Q&A with William Shatner

��SM�� — Thu, 17 May 2018 18:26:33 +0000

Iconic actor William Shatner (BCom’52, DLitt’11) talks about his favorite pastimes, including his love of horses and philanthropy, along with other fun facts you might not already know, like who his favorite villain is and the imminent release of his Christmas album, which he promises will not disappoint.

Desautels alumna takes world of children’s toys by storm

��SM�� — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:34:44 +0000

Montreal native Sydney Wiseman (BCom’11) has risen to the helm of children’s toy products through her successful venture, Fingerlings.

Named children’s toy of the year a few months ago, Fingerlings has flown off the shelves of retailers around the world, selling more than 100,000 products in its first week in the U.S. market.

Wiseman sits down with La Presse to chat about her recipe for success and product inspiration.

DTC Perspectives Announces Desautels alumna as top marketer for 2018

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:52:03 +0000

Kim Gariepy (MBA’06), Senior Director – Mydayis Commercial Lead, Neuroscience Business Unit, Shire has been named among the Top 25 Marketers of the Year by DTC Perspectives.

“These elite pharmaceutical marketing professionals are this year’s top contributors to the advancement of patient outcomes via direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical education and marketing,” says DTC Perspectives Chairman and CEO Robert Ehrlich.

Some of Desautels’ very best honored by MAA

��SM�� — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:30:26 +0000

This year’s ��SM�� Alumni Association (MAA) awards ceremony recognized the accomplishments of many leading members of the Desautels community, including Donald Lewtas (BCom’75), Professor Henry Mintzberg, and Shawn Errunza (BEng’10, MDCM).

Ashesh Mukherjee discusses “The Internet Trap” with Bertrand Cesvet, CEO of Sid Lee

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:46:14 +0000

April 4, 2018 marked the launch of Professor Ashesh Mukherjee’s latest book, The Internet Trap: Five Costs of Living Online, in which he uses the latest research in consumer psychology to highlight the five hidden costs of living online: too many temptations, too much information, too much customization, too many comparisons, and too little privacy.

Apply now: EMBA scholarship for indigenous managers

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:18:12 +0000

For the past two years, the ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA has been awarding a $ 50,000 scholarship to a manager of indigenous origin to cover part of the program’s tuition fees.

Two scholarships are available this year and the application deadline is May 1, 2018.

EMBA graduate in running for industry prize

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:11:10 +0000

Geneviève Comtois (EMBA’12) has been nominated in the category of Young Executive by the Club canadien de Toronto.

All award recipients, including those in the categories of Young Professional and Young Entrepreneur, will be announced at the RelèveTO gala on April 26.

Transformative support for the Nation of Gespeg

��SM�� — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:33:53 +0000

Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’16), Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg attended an event announcing that the Federal Government will be providing $500,000 to support the economic growth and diversification of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg.

Chief Jeannotte comments on the road to making this agreement a reality.

Popularizing the documentary as an art form

��SM�� — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:29:17 +0000

Nathalie Bourdon (EMBA’10) is the Director of Distribution and Market Development at the National Film Board of Canada.

In a recent interview, she shares the challenges faced by documentary filmmakers to secure broad distribution and project funding – something that her organization is working to overcome.

As she explains, more times than not, when audiences give documentaries a try, they are pleasantly surprised by the viewing experience.

Mobilizing soccer fans for the love of sport

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:23:06 +0000

Three young entrepreneurs, including Yassine Chaabi (BCom’16), are the creative minds behind Spotfields, an innovative app that unites Montreal soccer players of all levels and helps them form teams and compete.

With already 200 subscribers, Spotfields is taking all the questions out of finding a team and a venue at which to play, making the thrill of soccer more accessible to all.

Investing for positive social impact

��SM�� — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:47:07 +0000

Guy Gervais (EMBA’13), co-founder of Anges Québec, belongs to a group of likeminded investors around the world who are looking to advance emerging social enterprises.

In an article for Les Affaires, he shares what key aspects he looks for before he commits to supporting a socially conscious startup.

For Gervais, his evaluation methods are just as rigorous as those applied when investing in a more traditional business.

Next Einstein Forum putting science into action for Africa’s future

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:26:04 +0000

As Executive Director and Head of Secretariat at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative, Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA’11) and the Next Einstein Forum (presently the largest general scientific gathering ever held in Africa) are actively working to increase the local impact of science to overcome the persistent challenges that have devastated the continent over history.

IMHL grad promoted to nursing director

��SM�� — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:23:02 +0000

Chantal Souligny (IMHL’14) has been selected as the new Director of Nursing for the ��SM�� Health Centre (MUHC), effective March 19, bringing considerable experience in the health care sector to the role.

EMBA grad bringing music to the people

��SM�� — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:32:20 +0000

Apollo Music Store, founded by Philippe-Aubert Messier (EMBA’13) is embarking on a new venture through the introduction of a web application, which will allow users to search a growing repertoire on Canadian and international music through a refined music keyword search, among other features.

Loto-Québec names EMBA alumnus to board

��SM�� — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:29:39 +0000

Hugo Delorme (EMBA’16), Director of Corporate Services at CN has been recently named a Board Member for Loto-Québec.

Altrum recognized for management excellence

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:29:19 +0000

For a third consecutive year, Altrum de Saint-Martin has been recognized among the best managed private enterprises in Canada – an honour that its General Director, Louis-David Bourque (EMBA’11), is especially proud of.

From the NHL to the world of business

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:22:19 +0000

If Mathieu Darche (BCom'00) accomplished his life-long dream of playing hockey in the NHL years ago, his current experience as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing (Canada) for Delmar International is no less thrilling.

He recently sat down with Le Journal de Montréal to talk about his current career aspirations, how his ��SM�� degree continues to serve him well, and his personal life as a family man.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��SM�� — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:49:59 +0000

How do you address severe health inequities in your community?

Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant social initiatives.

EMBA alumnus takes helm at Broadband

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:43:20 +0000

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16) has been appointed CEO Broadband for Eutelsat SA overseeing Africa.

His latest position builds on his international experience in business development, marketing, as well as sales and distribution, particularly in Africa, North America, Europe and the Pacific region.

Most recently, he was Managing Director at Canal+ RDC and served as Chief Executive Officer of Zympala Inc.

Groupe Deschênes builds on glowing history of acquisitions

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:38:19 +0000

Since the 1980’s, Groupe Deschênes has secured 29 acquisitions to establish itself as the main Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer supplies.

Building on its history, François Deschênes (EMBA’10), the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Deschênes Inc., has guided the company toward one of its most pivotal acquisitions to date - Corix Infrastructure.

EMBA alumna on reconciliation

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:34:17 +0000

Coinciding with International Women’s Day, Radio-Canada featured EMBA alumna Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’ 16), Chief of Gespeg and the recipient of the EMBA program’s inaugural scholarship for indigenous managers, to discuss the path to reconciliation and her role in politics.

Recognizing members of the Desautels community

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:58:17 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.

Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and ��SM��.

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Dean & Professor of Finance
Desautels Faculty of Management

HIM Guest Lecture: Ian Shaffer

��SM�� — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:34:36 +0000

Ian Shaffer, BCom’96, President and CEO at Galliant Advisors

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Mr. Shaffer guest lectured with our Honours in Investment Management students. He discussed his career path since graduating from ��SM�� and his decision to found Galliant Advisors.

He talked about his firm’s investment approach and their expertise in US stock picking. Finally he gave a few investment examples including; Wyndham Worldwide, McDonald’s and Amazon.

Desautels Global Expert: Sarah Neilson

��SM�� — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:04:03 +0000

Sarah Neilson, MBA’04, Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Guest Lecture with MBA students in Modern Corporate Finance and BCom students in Corporate Finance – both with Sujata Madan

A great milestone for Aspire Food Group

��SM�� — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:16:51 +0000

Aspire Food Group, a manufacturer of food products made from crickets co-founded by former MBA student Mohammed Ashour, announced that it has acquired Exo, a producer of protein bars made from crickets.

According to Ashour, “There was such a great meeting of minds it very quickly evolved into Aspire acquiring Exo. The synergy and logic just make sense”.

Former Cisco CEO sees big promise in crickets as food

��SM�� — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:44:27 +0000

The former Cisco Systems CEO, John Chambers, has emerged as a public advocate for the Aspire Food Group’s edible cricket foods.

What’s more, he has pledged to invest in the promising company co-founded by former Desautels MBA student Mohammed Ashour. For the record, his favorite flavor is sea salt and vinegar.

Guest Lecture: Benny Cohen

��SM�� — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:24:39 +0000

Benny Cohen, BCom’82 , President and CEO, KPI Digital Solutions & Lewise Hiltz, Head of Digital Marketing at KPI Digital Solutions

Thursday, March 1st, 2018

Guest Lectures in Customer Insights (MRKT 657) with Prof. Ash Mukherjee

Mr. Cohen & Ms. Hiltz guest lectured in Customer Insights with the MBA students here at ��SM��. Their presentation focused on the power of data but more importantly, how to analyze and effectively develop business solutions through proper use and understanding of data.

Guest Lecture: Roberto Sbrugnera

��SM�� — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:16:14 +0000

Roberto Sbrugnera, EMBA’10,
Vice President, Treasury Risk & Investor Relations at Metro Inc.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Mr. Sbrugnera guest Lectured in an undergraduate course on Strategic Management with Ms. Imane Tabbara. He discussed the strategic positioning of Metro and their subsidiaries in the grocery retail industry. He also talked in detail about their major competitors and Metro’s approach to respond to the changes in the industry.

Desautels Global Expert: Steven Kramer

��SM�� — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:51:49 +0000

Steven Kramer, BCom’97, President & Chief Executive Officer of WorkJam

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Guest Lectures in Technological Entrepreneurship with Prof. Michael Avedesian

Desautels Global Expert: Kory Williams

��SM�� — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:20:49 +0000

Kory Williams, MBA'04, Principal,
K Williams Consulting

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Mr. Williams guest lectured in two sections of Strategic Management (MGCR 423) with Prof. Kwangjun An. He discussed the real life applications of strategy and provided several case examples.

In particular he analyzed the strategic approach of Apple, particularly as it related to the development and launch of the iPod.

Perspectives from IMHL alumna on her quest for Olympic gold

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:28:59 +0000

In a blog post for Radio Canada, Sylvie Bernier (IMHL’11) comments on her journey to achieving Olympic gold, which was at once exhilarating and rewarding as it was all-consuming and distressing. Along the way, she shares what life has been like after the Olympics and how it has changed.

Read more

Azimut appoints Desautels alumna as director

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:18:32 +0000

Azimut Exploration Inc. has appointed Angelina Mehta (MBA’02) as its new company director, effective February 27, 2018.

In addition to an MBA, Mehta holds a degree in mining engineering and is also pursuing a Masters of Law at York University. She has previously worked as an investment manager at The Sentient Group and has gained both technical and corporate experience with Rio Tinto's subsidiary, Iron Ore Company of Canada.

Retail is not on its last breath, but alive and well

��SM�� — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:04:44 +0000

Despite popular misconceptions that the retail industry is in cataclysmic decline, Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, Charles De Brabant (BCom'83), sheds light on why this could not be further from the truth.

Retail, as he explains, is in the midst of transformation, not on the brink of demise.

Let’s talk empowering women in the workplace

��SM�� — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:49:00 +0000

More than 400 participants attended this year’s Conférence L'ACT in Montreal, which explored what organizations can do to provide women with greater opportunities in the workplace.

Among the presenters was Louise Richer (EMBA’16), Executive Director and Founder of the National School of Humour.

Desautels alumna recognized as children’s toys influencer

��SM�� — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:40:30 +0000

Sydney Wiseman (BCom'11), brand manager of WowWee, a leading manufacturer of hi-tech consumer robotic and entertainment products, was named the Wonder Woman in Toys Creator of the Year for her work with the Fingerlings children’s toy.

Winners of the 2018 Wonder Women Awards were announced on Sunday, February 18 at the 14th Annual Wonder Women in Toys, Licensing, & Entertainment Awards Gala in New York City.

For the LOV of plant-based foods

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:01:10 +0000

As a popular go-to for vegans and health-conscious eaters, LOV restaurant, founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA’13), has made the Travel Channel’s list of 13 Plant-Based Restaurants Around the World.

LOV has earned a dedicated clientele through popular dishes like kimchi fries, kale mac ‘n cheese and gnocchi.

Desautels alumni weigh in on Canada-Russia altercation

��SM�� — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:15:58 +0000

Eric Myles (EMBA’11), executive director for sport for the Canadian Olympic Committee, and Richard Pound (BCom'62, LLD'09), former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, discuss the aftermath of the incident involving Canada and Russia in the Olympic Village.

Desautels Global Expert: Michael Handelsman

��SM�� — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:07:54 +0000

Michael Handelsman, BCom’04, Principal & Founder, Paddock Consulting

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Guest Lecture in Strategic Management with Ms. Imane Tabbara

BCom alumnus is a new managing director

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:18:48 +0000

As one of 509 in the class, Harsha Rajamani (BCom’06) has been promoted into the new class of managing directors at Goldman Sachs.

As said by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, selection was based on the demonstration of “an outstanding commitment to our people, clients and culture during their tenures at the firm”.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:06:47 +0000

How can food help narrow the social divide in our cities?

Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most meaningful social enterprises.

HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:31:29 +0000

Anil Gondi, BCom’98

Portfolio Manager, Balyasny Asset Management

Monday, January 22, 2018

Anil Gondi guest lectured with both our Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance students. Mr. Gondi gave the students an overview of their investment approach, talked about some of the promising research trends at Balyasny and gave a few stock pitches to the students.

MMF Guest Lecture: Adam Shapiro & John Elliot

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:23:02 +0000

Adam Shapiro, BCom’06, Senior Director, Global Equity Research at PSP Investments

John Elliot, Senior Director & Investment Analyst, Technology, Media & Telecommunications at PSP Investments

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Desautels Global Expert: Chandra Kumar

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:12:36 +0000

Chandra Kumar, MBA’91

President of Nestle, Confectionary

Monday January 22, 2018

Mr. Kumar gave a guest lecture in Operations Management with our BCom students. He discussed the importance of operations and how it is the backbone of any successful organization. He provided several examples of the operational difficulties that Nestle faces and their strategic initiatives to overcome those challenges.

Desautels Global Expert: Darshan Jain

��SM�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:58:54 +0000

Darshan Jain, MBA’88

Head of Technology & Operations, The Burnie Group

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Mr. Jain gave a guest lecture in Operations Management with our BCom students. He encouraged students to consider a career in operations management and become “change champions” in their organizations. He also provided a case example of the value chain and how they can look for areas of improving operational efficiency in any organization.

Do you understand the worth of having a global overview?

��SM�� — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:12:05 +0000

After 22 years of leading a company, Isabelle Graveline (IMPM’17) attended the International Masters Program for Managers at Desautels to broaden her perspectives on management.

She discusses the importance of gaining hands-on experience in companies that operate in different countries and the lack of female representation in prominent positions.

“By working in the golden bubble of a single country, one ends up seeing things from a single clouded point of view.”

Awarding one of our own

��SM�� — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:23:34 +0000

The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, awarded the Sovereign’s Medal to Managing Director of Consilium Law Corporation, Franca Ciambella (BCom’84).

The medal recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements in a range of fields worldwide. Ciambella’s ongoing work, volunteer contributions and student mentorship over 25 years were recognized.

The homeless are not alone

��SM�� — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:50:49 +0000

Desautels Global Expert Yalmaz Siddiqui (BCom’92) has recently started an initiative to repurpose nutritional, wholesome food for the homeless, delivering it regularly and safely straight from the MGM Resort kitchens.

Working with Three Square food bank, they ensure maintenance and lengthened shelf life of the food throughout the donation process.

Discover more about this initiative.

A ��SM�� degree will take you places

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:12:53 +0000

Director of the Desautels MBA Japan program Philip O’Neill (BA’87, MBA’03) talks to The Japan Times about the opportunities that having a ��SM�� degree can provide.

“There are doors you don’t even know are there, and they will open. And if you let them open, you’ll be surprised”

Read more about his journey and views in this article.

Taking Ste-Catherine Street into the modern age

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:46:55 +0000

Montreal’s historic strip, Ste-Catherine Street, is undergoing four years of roadwork.

Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative comments on its implications in the retail industry.

Ste-Catherine has been a vital part of Montreal’s culture and identity, but since businesses have already been struggling, he sees Ste-Catherine as being stuck between two extremes.

EMBA alumnus redefines strategic management

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:06:43 +0000

In a recent project management blog, François Tremblay (EMBA’17) explores the dynamics of project management and the various overlooked components of strategic management.

He discusses the importance of cross-functional leadership and the weaving together of strategy, operations and project management.

MBA alumna joins Onex to lead its Capital Market Efforts

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:52:33 +0000

As one of the most established and successful private equity firms, Onex announced Nehal Abdel Hakim (MBA’06) as Managing Director, Capital Markets in their New York office.

Hakim formerly worked with Morgan Stanley in the Global Capital Markets Group and was a member of Credit Suisse’s Financial Sponsors team.

Discover more in this news release.

��SM�� alumnus’ future in the global food and beverage sector

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:41:44 +0000

In an article published by CRWE World, Phivida announces Desautels alumnus Jon David Silverman (BCom’61) as its new Chairman of the Advisory Board.

As the former Executive Vice President of Seagram’s global emerging markets division, Silverman has spent nearly forty years in the global food and beverage sector.

Discover Jon David Silverman’s journey so far.

Applauding a Desautels alumnus’ excellence

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:16:15 +0000

Desautels alumnus Brett Hickey (BCom'02) has been recognized for the excellence his firm provided in financial services.

Brett Hickey is the CEO and Founder of Star Mountain Capital, an asset management firm. Not only is the firm well recognized, but Mr. Hickey is also a sought-after leader.

Discover the many accolades received by Star Mountain Capital, LLC and Brett Hickey for their extensive work to-date.

IMPM alumnus named executive chair of board at Arianne Phosphate Inc.

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:01:32 +0000

Arianne Phosphate Inc. has named Dominique Bouchard (IMPM’00) as executive chair of its board of directors. Mr. Bouchard has been a member of the company’s board since 2013 and his new position follows his previous role as executive vice-chair.

Mr. Bouchard has also been vice-rector of Resources between 2014 and 2017 at the Université du Quebec in Chicoutimi, and has acquired 33 years of experience in Alcan and Rio Tinto organizations, having most recently served as president of Rio Tinto Quebec Iron & Titanium until his retirement in May, 2013.

Desautels alumnus on fit and misfit in the workplace

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:51:12 +0000

An article authored by Paul Chipperton (MBA’04), lecturer in strategic innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing at Smith School of Business, cautions that organizations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s), should be wary about integrating so-called organizational misfits, as it risks putting the company in peril.

Rather than investing valuable time and resources into finding ways for them to mesh better with the organization, it is best to let them go instead, says Chipperton.

The future of deodorant is health-conscious

��SM�� — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:36:11 +0000

Suzannah Raff (BCom’92) is paving the way in the beauty industry’s natural deodorant boom.

As Cleo&Coco, her aluminum-free deodorant line, reaches new heights, she recently sat down to talk about the trials and tribulations of launching a new beauty product.

Along the way, she discusses the frustrations of waiting for major brand expansion, how to survive packaging hiccups, and the importance of giving back.

Desautels Global Expert: Jonathan Goodman

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:29:25 +0000

Jonathan Goodman, BA'89, LLB'93, MBA'94

President & CEO, Knight Therapeutics Inc

Thursday, December 7, 2017

EMBA alumna honoured by Governor General

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:15:33 +0000

Congratulations to Geneviève Auclair (EMBA’17) who received a Meritorious Service Decoration from the Governor General of Canada this week.

As a physician, Geneviève is recognized for spearheading a successful campaign to recruit health care professionals to the Inuulitsivik Health Centre in Nunavik. This initiative also helped introduce local youth to potential careers as doctors, nurses, and technicians.

Business success that spans generations

��SM�� — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:50:56 +0000

From a lunch counter that opened in the 1950s, to a hotel business that comprises fourteen properties, and counting, the Germain hotels and family, including Marie Pier Germain (EMBA’16), share insight into running a booming family business across generations.

The future of food can be found in insects

��SM�� — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:31:54 +0000

Restauranteurs and entrepreneurs around the world are heeding the call for more sustainable food sources. Among them is the Aspire Food Group, which has recently doubled its production of crickets for human consumption at its Texas farm.

And they are not the only ones to recognise the value of insects as food. The edible bug business is booming, with a global market of $33 million in 2015, according to the research firm Global Market Insights, which expects it to grow 40 percent by 2023.

Life and career insights with Brian Athaide

��SM�� — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:35:15 +0000

Brian Athaide (BCom’89) is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-president of Human Resources/Information Technology at Andrew Peller Limited.

In a recent interview, he shares what it was like to immigrate to Canada as a child, the change of heart that led him to delve deeper into business, and his most recent role in the wine and spirits industry.

While his life and career have led him to live in twelve countries around the world, there is no place like Canada, for Athaide, who deeply appreciates its diversity and inclusiveness.

Desautels alumnus named to CFE National Honour Roll

��SM�� — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:14:07 +0000

Richard Despatie (BCom’16) has been named to the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE). He is among the top-three writers in Ontario of the Common Final Exam.

Written in September, the CFE is a national three-day evaluation that assesses competencies including essential knowledge, professional judgment, ethics, and the ability to communicate.

2017 CFE Results

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:25:55 +0000

Congratulations to our 44 Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) graduates for successfully passing the Common Final Examination (CFE), and to Kai He (BCom’16, GCPA’17) for sharing the Gold Medal in Quebec! Richard Despatie (BCom’16) placed on the National Honour Roll.

Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia

��SM�� — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:47:19 +0000

Matthew Ingrassia, MBA’07

Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments

Wednesday November 29th, 2017

Mr. Matthew Ingrassia gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.

Desautels Global Expert: James McMullan

��SM�� — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:05:48 +0000

James McMullan, MBA'88

Senior Vice-President, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Mr. James McMullan gave a guest lecture to the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) students.

He gave an overview of the credit investment process at CDPQ, a firm with over $286 billion under management. He also discussed the investment lifecycle and the importance of managing relationships beyond the exit phase of a deal.

Peter Todd and the future directions of HEC Paris

��SM�� — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:53:35 +0000

Since assuming the helm of HEC Paris in 2015, former Desautels dean Peter Todd (BCom’83) shares some information on the School’s progress to-date, which includes innovative course offerings on entrepreneurship, as well as increased student financial aid to render business education more accessible.

Just for Laughs pioneer to consult on new comedy venture

��SM�� — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:49:58 +0000

Desautels Global Expert, Andy Nulman (BCom’83), will be joining the Festival du rire de Montréal initiative as a consultant, bringing much of his experience as the co-founder of the Just for Laughs festival to bear.

The Festival du rire de Montréal aims to refresh the concept of comedy festivals, while also putting the creativity and talent of local comedians in the international spotlight.

Desautels Global Expert: Sean Brown

��SM�� — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:49:19 +0000

Sean Brown, BCom’90

Director of Global Communications and External Relations, Strategy and Corporate Finance, McKinsey & Company

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Mr. Brown gave a guest lecture in Professor Myung-Soo Jo’s Management in a Global Context course. He gave the students insight into the working environment and culture at McKinsey.

Rita-Rose Gagné on the path to success

��SM�� — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:21:29 +0000

Rita-Rose Gagné (EMBA’12) is the Executive Vice-president of Growth Markets at Ivanhoé Cambridge, a global commercial real estate firm.

In an interview with Desautels professor Karl Moore, she reveals some of her formative experiences from her early years, the key to working across cultures, and how her leadership style has evolved to encompass strategy and long-term vision.

Desautels Global Expert: Samer Saab, BEng'93, MBA'96, CEO and founder of eXplorance Inc.

��SM�� — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:51:39 +0000

Samer Saab, BEng'93, MBA'96, CEO and founder of eXplorance Inc.

November 20, 2017

Guest Lectured in Technological Entrepreneurship (BUSA 691) with Prof. Michael Avedesian

Guest Lecture: Johanne Mullen

��SM�� — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:32:34 +0000

Johanne Mullen, MBA’92, Partner at PwC

Monday, November 13, 2017

Guest Lectures in Corporate Finance (FINE 342) with Prof. Sujata Madan

Ms. Johanne Mullen gave a guest lecture in Prof. Madan’s Corporate Finance course with our BCom students. She explained her role at PwC and broke down the topic of Project Finance, giving practical examples from her career.

Guest Lecture: Damon Conway

��SM�� — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:35:50 +0000

Damon Conway, Principal, Atlas Partners

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Guest Lecture with Honours in Investment Management (HIM) students

Mr. Damon Conway spoke with our Honours in Investment Management students. He broke down one of the major deals he worked on while he was with Onex Corporation, the acquisition of Husky Injection Molding Systems. He gave the students insight into the process and engaged in a back in forth discussion about the risk and opportunity with the ultimately very successful deal.

New Desautels Global Expert: Sameer Deen

��SM�� — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:17:42 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Sameer Deen, (BCom’98), Senior Vice President of Univision Digital, as its latest Desautels Global Expert.

In his positions, Mr. Deen is responsible for establishing and leading the digital strategy of Univision Digital to reach new audiences by enhancing the user experience across UCI’s growing digital and mobile portfolio, expanding digital offerings and maximizing digital-linear TV integration.

An MBA alumna’s vision for the future of Canadian construction

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:57:07 +0000

As the new President of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Mary Van Buren (MBA’88) shares insight into her strategic objectives and priorities for the organization.

In stepping into her new role, Van Buren elaborates on her mission to revamp the image of the construction industry, highlight its role in promoting sustainability, and position it favorably in the wake of technological transformation.

EMBA alumnus reinvents legal profession for modern times

��SM�� — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:29:45 +0000

Fabien Navet (EMBA’14) is the Co-founder of Néolégal, an online platform that offers tailored legal advice to users.

As an accessible, affordable, and efficient tool for individuals seeking legal services, Néolégal has provided a solution to many of the challenges that face today’s legal industry.

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EMBA participants secure wins in municipal elections

��SM�� — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:17:06 +0000

The results of Montreal’s municipal election have been announced and two EMBA participants have been elected to city council.

Congratulations to Robert Mercuri (EMBA’17) who was elected in Beaconsfield, and Céline Doré (EMBA’18) who was elected in Sainte-Adèle.

Desautels Global Expert announcement: Chandra Kumar

��SM�� — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:15:26 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Chandra Kumar, President of the Confectionery Business at Nestlé Canada, as a Desautels Global Expert.

Desautels Global Expert announcement: Miranda Keating Erickson

��SM�� — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:12:10 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Miranda Keating Erickson, Vice-President, Markets for the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), as a Desautels Global Expert.

Desautels Global Expert: George Attar

��SM�� — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:33:22 +0000

George Attar, BCom’82, Senior VP and Chief Technology and Information Officer at McKesson Canada

Monday, November 6, 2017

Guest Lecture in IT in Business with Diego Mastroianni

Desautels Global Expert: Mark Taborsky

��SM�� — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:29:47 +0000

Mark Taborsky, BCom’88, Managing Partner and Founder, MarkerTree Capital

Monday, November 6, 2017

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Guest Lecture in Alternative Investments (FINE 455) with Prof. Jan Ericsson

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Guest Lecture in Derivatives (MMF Class - FINE 682) with Prof. Jan Ericsson

Desautels MBA alumnus to head PSX

��SM�� — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:19:09 +0000

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the appointment of Richard Morin (MBA’88) as chief executive officer of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

Morin is the co-founder of Montreal-based investment management firm Landry Morin Inc. He has also headed the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, and has served as vice president of National Bank Securities.

Bensadoun School of Retail Management highlighted among Quebec’s most innovative business programming

��SM�� — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:07:52 +0000

As business schools adapt their programs to address the grand challenges of our time, ��SM��’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management stands out as an initiative that will respond to the needs of a rapidly changing retail industry.

With many programs to be created at all levels over the next few years (Undergraduate, Masters, PhD), the School aims to equip students with the tools needed to succeed in an ever-evolving retail world, explains Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative.

Desautels Global Expert: Stephen Kay

��SM�� — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:22:07 +0000

Stephen Kay, BA'83, MBA'90, US & Canada leader of Marsh’s Political Risk & Structured Credit practice

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Guest Lectures in Strategies for Developing Countries (MGPO 475) and Strategic Management: Developing Countries (MGPO 651) with Prof. Paola Perez-Aleman

A new role for Desautels alumna, Rima Qureshi

��SM�� — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:45:16 +0000

Rima Qureshi (BCom’87, MBA’96), former president and CEO of Ericsson North America, has been named executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Verizon Communications Inc., effective November 6, 2017.

In this role, she will take over responsibility for the development and implementation of Verizon's overall corporate strategy, including business development and strategic investments.

IMHL alumnus to lead pediatric department

��SM�� — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:22:15 +0000

If the Desautels Faculty of Management thrives, it is thanks to the success of our alumni, our greatest ambassadors. Congratulations to Turki Alahmadi (IMHL’16) who was recently appointed Chairman of the Pediatric Department at the College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

“It’s not what you know, it’s what you learn.” - Turki Alahmadi

Quantum International Income names new board chairman

��SM�� — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:32:20 +0000

Quantum International Income Corp. has appointed Chad Williams (MBA’93) as chairman of the board of directors. Williams is currently the director of the corporation, and is the president and chief executive officer of Red Cloud Klondike Strike Inc.

To this role, be brings two decades of experience in corporate finance and management, having previously held the positions of chief executive officer of Victoria Gold Corp., and head of mining investment banking at Blackmont Capital Inc.

An EMBA alumnus’ bold move for the good of society

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:53:20 +0000

Pascal Lépine’s (EMBA’12) career aims have certainly evolved over time. As a young graduate, he aspired to become a poet, later switching focus to build and lead a highly successful business-consulting firm, Atypic.

Then, five years ago, following what he refers to as a professional existential crisis, he revised Atypic’s clientele to cater exclusively to non-profit charities. A bold move for the sake of social good, given that most of Atypic’s revenues at the time originated from private companies.

The end of retail as we know it? Not so fast

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:49:24 +0000

Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, says that popular perceptions of a declining retail industry are misleading; the reality is actually far more complex.

If the industry is undergoing major transformation, it is also experiencing tremendous growth. One of the challenges, according to de Brabant, is that the change is occurring at such a fast pace. Today’s consumers are looking for efficiency and ease, along with an immersive and personalized experience; and some retailers simply do not have enough time to adapt.

Desautels alumna on her journey to hockey stardom

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:40:10 +0000

Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom'11) sat down to talk about her inspirations and the moments that defined her path toward becoming a professional hockey player for the women’s league of the Montreal Canadiens.

Above all else, she cites her family as a motivational source and credits her success to a lot of hard work.

MBA alumnus appointed to Board of Vitalhub

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:03:35 +0000

Vitalhub Corp. has announced the appointment of Mohan Plakkot (MBA'09), Partner and Chief Strategist at Valsef Capital, to its Board of Directors.

In this role, Plakkot will use his “extensive experience and analytical skills” to further the strategic plans of the Toronto-based organization.

Desautels MBA alumna takes the helm at CCA

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:00:16 +0000

Mary Van Buren (MBA'88) has been appointed president of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), bringing years of experience to the role.

Van Buren has worked in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors and has held executive roles at leading organizations, including the Canadian Medical Association's subsidiary, MD Financial Management, and Export Development Canada.

Desautels alumna to teach the ins and outs of wine business

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:49:20 +0000

Plumpton College in East Sussex, UK has strengthened its wine business and production teaching team with the appointment of Lindsay Holas (BCom'12) as wine business lecturer.

To this new role, Holas will bring extensive international marketing experience from her time working for Jascots Wine Merchant (UK), Domaine Select Wine Estates (USA), and Wine Intelligence (UK).

The world is consciousness according to IMHL alumnus

��SM�� — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:22:36 +0000

According to a piece co-authored by Anoop Kumar (IMHL’15), the matter that comprises the world around us can be boiled down to our consciousness manifest.

More than an amalgamation of atoms or particles, the authors maintain that our experience of the world is actually an experience of consciousness, and that our education system has the responsibility to address these concepts in the classroom.

Announcement of Knight Therapeutics CFO resignation

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:54:30 +0000

Knight Therapeutics has announced the resignation of its chief financial officer, as the company’s president and Desautels International Faculty Advisory Board member, Samira Sakhia (BCom’90, DPA’94, MBA’01), takes on the additional responsibility of CFO.

In doing so, Sakhia will leverage her 14 years of prior experience as CFO for Paladin Labs Inc.

EMBA alumnus on her journey to the top of the PR world

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:22:45 +0000

As the general manager at Edelman Montréal, Eve Laurier (EMBA'11) recently sat down to share some insights into building a successful career in the PR world. She credits her MBA studies with helping her to attain the focus needed to take her career further, and her father as a major source of motivation.

Over the years, Laurier has learnt to channel her extroverted energy toward inspiring a confident and capable team, and that nurturing a network is an important part of achieving success.

Desautels makes mark at Unleash 2017

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:19:07 +0000

In response to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward by the United Nations, Unleash 2017 assembled youth from across all continents to Denmark for ten days of untethered ideation to help resolve some of the world’s most persistent issues.

In the midst of change comes reassurance for SFL

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:13:02 +0000

As with any major organisation, reassessing the services offered in relation to market demand and future directions is key to remaining competitive and relevant.

According to Michael Rogers (EMBA’17), Vice President Business Development, Insurance Solutions at Desjardins, this will be the scope of the proposed restructuring at SFL. He also maintains that SFL will not be absorbed under Desjardins as the restructuring evolves.

The next frontier for the Business of Fashion? Podcasts.

��SM�� — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:09:06 +0000

Podcasts have become an integral part of people’s daily media browsing, and the Business of Fashion’s Founder and Editor-in Chief, Imran Amed (BCom'97), is set to expand into this influential platform.

The BoF podcasts will comprise new and archival conversations with a cast of designers, executives and other industry insiders whom Amed has spoken to since the blog’s inception in 2007. The six initial episodes are currently available for download, with new content to be featured weekly moving forward.

Well Told Health aims to shake-up supplements industry

��SM�� — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:04:50 +0000

Desautels alumna and Global Expert, Monica Ruffo (BCom’86), has launched Well Told Health to respond to an alarming gap in the market for organic supplements that are made without any synthetic ingredients.

After considerable market research, which included partnering with a researcher at ��SM��, Ruffo has crafted supplements that are Non-GMO Project certified, vegan, and free of synthetics, fillers and isolates.

A call for greener practices in the fashion world

��SM�� — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:58:13 +0000

In the age of technology with growing emphasis on sustainable living, many in the fashion world, including Desautels Global Expert, Imran Amed (BCom'97), have questioned the continued prevalence of paper fashion show invitations.

It turns out that wastage permeates every facet of the fashion industry, from excessive fabric waste spurred by fast fashion, to unsustainable product packing.

Are crickets the meal staple of the future?

��SM�� — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:03:23 +0000

Mohammed Ashour, co-founder of Aspire Food Group, received the Highly Commended Award at FoodBytes, a startup competition that supports innovative ideas in food and agriculture. The Aspire Group transforms crickets into high-protein powder and snacks, and are looking to expand their market into the U.S., where the aversion to insects as food seems to prevail.

Ben Plomion talks startups, skateboards, and Donald Trump

��SM�� — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:44:53 +0000

For French native Ben Plomion (MBA’07), his early teenage years consisted of skateboards, Nirvana, and an unshakable dream of relocating to the U.S. After completing his studies in Canada, he made his dreams a reality by securing work at General Electric in New York.

Since then, he has moved into the startup scene in California, working as Chief Marketing Officer for GumGum, an artificial intelligence company. He remains, however, wary of Donald Trump’s stance on immigration and how this might impact his future in the U.S.

Desautels alumna appointed CFO at Loop Industries

��SM�� — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:42:05 +0000

D. Jennifer Rhee (BCom’88, DPA’89) has been named Chief Financial Officer at Loop Industries, a manufacturer of environmentally responsible Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG). Ms. Rhee has over 25 years of finance, accounting, international tax and management experience, having worked, most recently, as a partner with Richter LLP since January 2007.

LIMRA names Desautels alumnus to list of financial innovators

��SM�� — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:39:54 +0000

LIMRA has released its 2017 Rising Stars of Innovation under 40 list and Jean-Michel Lavoie (MBA’09), Assistant Vice President, Product Development, Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial has made the final cut.

The list recognises individuals across many areas of the financial services who are using an innovative approach to their business practice and day-to-day activities.

Alibaba and future directions of retail

��SM�� — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:36:22 +0000

Alibaba hosted its Gateway’17 conference, which brought together an array of forward-looking retailers, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who commented on the healthy trade relationship between Canada and China.

Also in attendance was Aldo Group International’s Director of Business Development, Martina Gimenez-Comas (BCom’11) who shared that, while Aldo continues to expand into global markets, it recognises the importance of meeting business objectives, while also leaving room to dream.

Desautels alumnus and Global Expert makes Queen’s New Year’s Honours list

��SM�� — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:30:47 +0000

Imran Amed (BCom'97) has been named to the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for his contributions as CEO of The Business of Fashion, an online news site for the fashion industry. The list recognises people in the UK who have made significant contributions to society.

Founded in 2007, The Business of Fashion has since become one of the leading sources of news for the fashion world.

Desautels Global Expert Monica Ruffo takes aim at the supplements market

��SM�� — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:24:05 +0000

While looking into supplements as part of her treatment for breast cancer, Monica Ruffo (BCom’86) realized something was amiss. “I couldn’t actually understand what was written on the labels,” Ruffo says. Further research uncovered a lack of legal framework surrounding the use of the word “natural” in Canada and the U.S., and that most supplements labelled so are hardly natural at all. Even worse, the companies aren’t obligated to say where their ingredients are sourced.

Desautels alumnus named to the board of Teekay Offshore Group

��SM�� — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:40:02 +0000

David Levenson (BCom'96) has been nominated to the Board of Teekay Offshore Group as news of a completed comprehensive transaction with Brookfield Business Partners L.P. is also shared.

Mr. Levenson is a Managing Partner at Brookfield and oversees the company’s opportunistic credit initiatives, including the Brookfield Credit Opportunity Fund and Brookfield Private Credit. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and restructurings.

Desautels alumna and former Ericsson exec joins Verizon as CSO

��SM�� — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:01:07 +0000

Light Reading reports that after leaving her position as Head of Ericsson North America, Rima Qureshi (BCom’87, MBA’96) has been hired as Verizon’s new Chief Strategy Officer. She will be working for CEO Lowell McAdam.

Qureshi has a deep understanding of the issues involved with running a successful tech company in today’s network-heavy reality: she started at Ericsson as a system analyst in 1993, before moving up through the ranks.

Desautels alumna mixes dance and brand strategy

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:38:24 +0000

In an interview for Flare Magazine, Toronto-based Shereen Ladha (BCom’10) talks about finding success both as a brand strategist and as a busy Bollywood dancer in movies, Netflix shows, on Canada’s Got Talent and since 2014, on her own YouTube channel.

Ms Ladha says that the moment she realized that she could indeed balance her day job and her side hustle was when she left work late one night to go to a video shoot for which she’d hired dancers. She worked through the stress, and the video ended up going viral.

Desautels alumna on being a woman in comedy, her big break and the value of failure

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:36:06 +0000

Nour Hadidi (BCom’10) is a comedian and TV writer who grew up in a family of doctors, earned a BCom, and spent a half-decade as a financial analyst before leaving Montreal for the comedy stages of Toronto.

In an interview with Flare Magazine, Ms Hadidi says that she got her big break in the form of an appearance on a CBC Radio special. That event led to other CBC appearances and gigs at comedy clubs.

Desautels alumna on law, business and her transgender journey

��SM�� — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:34:00 +0000

Marie Laure Leclercq (MBA) started her career, and indeed her life, as a male. According to the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) National Magazine, when she began the process of changing her gender in 1995, it was what she calls an act of survival.

For years, the former Mr Leclercq had been hiding growing feelings of unease in his gender and suffering from depression, but at the time, transgender people had to jump through hoops before becoming eligible for gender-reassignment surgery.

Two companies headed by ��SM��-HEC Montréal alumni are on Canadian Business’ Profit 500 list

��SM�� — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:44:29 +0000

Canadian Business’ Profit 500 ranking is out, and two companies led by ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA alumni are on it. Atypic is a Montreal-based professional-services firm that works with organizations in the plural sector, and is headed by President Pascal Lépine (EMBA’12).

Desautels alumna gives 2017 inaugural address at Université de Montréal’s Law faculty

��SM�� — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:42:23 +0000

At the inaugural session for the Université de Montréal Law faculty’s 2017-18 school year, Jean-François Gaudreault-DesBiens extended a warm welcome to the new and returning students, then invited Cogeco Connexion’s VP Legal Affairs, Chief Privacy Officer, and Desautels alumna Caroline Dignard (EMBA'10) to the podium to deliver the annual speech.

Desautels alumnus joins Bersay & Associés

��SM�� — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:37:34 +0000

A recent piece in Le monde du droit announces that French business law firm Bersay & Associés has brought Thibault Lasserre (MBA'07) on board as an associate. Mr Lasserre concentrates on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Before joining Bersay & Associés, he advised several corporations about international mergers, acquisitions and spinoffs; and worked at Law firms such as Veil Jourde, Coudert Brothers and Jones Day.

Joey Adler, Businesswoman, philanthropist and EMBA alumna

��SM�� — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:04:43 +0000

Joey Adler (EMBA’14) was a successful businesswoman when her husband and business partner died of cancer in 2001. She sat down with HEC Montreal’s Gestion magazine to talk about life without her husband, earning a ��SM��-HEC Montreal EMBA, and having loss open her up to philanthropy.

Philippines-based fashion retailer sees doors opening, thanks to inclusion on BoF 500 list

��SM�� — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:31:57 +0000

Mark “Jappy” Gonzalez is thrilled to be included on BoF 500, the list of people moving and shaking the fashion industry. Mr Gonzalez says that being included on the list can only open doors, and maybe even “create a retail environment that evolves into Manila as a retail centre.” After nearly thirty years of experience in Philippine shopping, he knows just what the country needs. In 1995, he brought that knowledge to life in H&F Retail Concepts, which runs several stores known for impeccably curated product lines, as well as franchises for big-name labels.

Desautels alumnus and sustainable construction boss interviewed by Canadian Business Journal

��SM�� — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:21:10 +0000

Jason Wood’s (MBA’94) construction company, Diamond Head Development, has been a going concern in Squamish, BC for over 10 years now. He sat down with Canadian Business Journal to talk about his development as an entrepreneur, his work history, his company’s dual role as a builder and a developer, and building sustainability into new construction projects.

Desautels alumnus to bring video hockey analysis to soccer

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:09:39 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA’13) is a Desautels alumnus, a former figure skating champion, and the CEO of hockey analysis company Sportlogiq. The company’s software uses video and machine learning to track what players are doing on the ice, and help them up their game.

The software is being used by 22 NHL franchises; Mr Buntin’s team has just raised $5 million towards improving the system and expanding into soccer, with five teams in North America and Europe already signed on.

There’s a new crop of booze coming from Quebec

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:03:49 +0000

The end of summer saw a lot of new alcohols come from Quebec distilleries. La Presse tested three of them, including a special gin inspired by Montreal’s 375th anniversary.

Cirka Distilleries’ Gin375 is the first Old Tom Gin distilled in Quebec, and is based on a lightly sweet style that was popular in 18th-century England.

Cirka Distilleries is a craft distillery founded by Paul Cirka and Joanne Gaudreau (EMBA’10), and emphasizes the terroir approach, using a non-GMO Quebec corn base, as well as a selection of local herbs and honey.

Desautels alumna on recycling cigarette butts

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:01:33 +0000

TerraCycle Marketing Manager Jessica Panetta (BCom’16) recently appeared on Toronto’s Breakfast Television to talk about recycling “non-recyclable” waste, specifically used cigarette butts.

TerraCycle collects them, composts the tobacco and the paper, then recycles the plastic filters. Members can package their used butts in a TerraCycle box and send them in via an included UPS label, but that is not the only solution: the company has collection receptacles on street corners in several Canadian cities.

EMBA alumnus and Groupe Deschênes CEO on keeping a family separate from business

��SM�� — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:48:05 +0000

Groupe Deschênes CEO François Deschênes (EMBA’10) was recently interviewed for a piece in Montreal French-language newspaper La Presse. He spoke about recently being put in charge of the family company, the corporation’s growth and acquisition strategy, and the dynamics involved when there are four family members on the board of directors.

Over the company’s history, it has grown from a small Quebec business to the third-largest distributor of plumbing and electrical products in Canada, as well as the largest Canadian-owned player.

Desautels alumnus named to board at Quebec mining company

��SM�� — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:17:26 +0000

Terry Kocisko (BCom’87) has been appointed to the audit committee and Board of Directors of Quebec-based mining company Yorbeau Resources. He comes to the job with three decades-plus of experience under his belt, as well as a degree in Accounting and Finance from Desautels. Yorbeau is a gold mining company that operates in Quebec and is currently concentrating on its Rouyn Property, which is 4 km south of Rouyn-Noranda in the Abitibi region. The 12-km property boasts promising underground gold deposits.

Desautels alumnus interviewed about his new job as CEO of Soho Square

��SM�� — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:37:03 +0000

Sumanto Chattopdhyay (MBA’90) recently sat down with Impact to discuss his new job as Chairman and CEO of Indian marketing powerhouse Soho Square. The former Ogilvy & Mather Creative Director has only been at the job for a month, but he has already taken steps to set the tone in terms of the corporate culture and the corporate vision.

List of stars with surprising degrees includes Desautels alumnus

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:28:38 +0000

Quebec celebrity news site envedette.ca recently posted a list of stars who hold degrees that have nothing to do with show business. Some of the stars are pure over-achievers (James Franco has BA in English from UCLA, a doctorate from Yale, and has done arts and writing studies at NYU and Columbia), while others are head-scratchers (Brad Pitt quit journalism school two weeks before graduation to become an actor).

Desautels alumnus appointed chair of ��SM�� Board of Governors

��SM�� — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:19:08 +0000

Ram Panda (MEng’71, MBA’77) is the new chair of the ��SM�� Board of Governors. He came to Canada from his native India in 1968 to study electrical engineering at ��SM��, and never left. In 1978, he co-founded metal-industry software maker Invera Inc., which rapidly became a major player in its market.

Desautels alumna takes charge of sustainability at Careem

��SM�� — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:18:44 +0000

A piece in Breaking News Pakistan announces the appointment of Nadia Rouchdy (BCom’09) as Head of Sustainability & Social impact at Careem, the Dubai-based rideshare company. Her appointment shows the company’s interest in sustainability as a business practise. Ms. Rouchdy has experience in environmental and social development, including climate change, energy efficiency and sustainability practises.

A call for a new worldview

��SM�� — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:15:25 +0000

In a piece for SFGate, Drs. Deepak Chopra and Anoop Kumar (MMGMT’15, International Practicing Health) write that, though the times we live in are worrying at best, taking on a new worldview can really help restore some hope.

The starting point should be to remember that we are conditioned to view nature and human nature through a skewed collective worldview, but that we have the power to escape it. As the product of a technology-driven age, we believe that the concrete is the real, and that humans are uniquely gifted with consciousness.

William Shatner: from BCom to Boston Legal

��SM�� — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:11:20 +0000

Canadian Jewish News profiles William Shatner (BCom’52, DLitt’11) as part of its series on prominent Jewish Canadians. The Shakespearian actor’s career was catapulted into the stratosphere when he was hired to skipper the USS Enterprise on Star Trek. The profile traces his history from a ��SM�� BCom student through his early stage work at the Stratford Festival and Broadway before the role that changed his life forever. Mr. Shatner built on Captain Kirk to work in many TV shows, including his equally seminal T.J.

Desautels alumnus on labour law, social justice and driving motivation

��SM�� — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:07:18 +0000

A recent piece at AdvocateDaily.com looks at the career of Toronto-area labour lawyer Stefan Rosenbaum (BCom’10). While Mr. Rosenbaum’s Desautels education equipped him well for boardroom work, his professional development left him with a major interest in social-justice. He learned the value of unions and worker’s rights early, and continues to love working on labour-related cases.

Desautels alumnus new director at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

��SM�� — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:03:16 +0000

According to a piece at BarrieToday.com, Dr. Mark Kotowycz (MBA’01, MDCM’04) is moving from the Windsor Regional Hospital to the new Advanced Cardiac Centre at the Royal Victoria Health Centre as Director of Advanced Cardiac Care / Catheterization Labs. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having worked at Toronto’s University Health Network and Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Frima appoints ��SM��-HEC Montreal alumnus to the post of President and CEO

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:24:05 +0000

The board of media and entertainment producer Frima has appointed Martin Carrier (EMBA'16) to the post of President and CEO. Mr. Carrier replaces outgoing chief Christian Daigle, and comes to the job with years of experience at other media production houses and organisations, including the New Media Business Network, consulting firm O&O, Ubisoft Montreal, and Warner Brothers Games.

Aldo Bensadoun and the company he turned into a big-league player

��SM�� — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:46:33 +0000

Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64) founded Aldo Shoes as a Le Château exclusive in 1972, then opened the first standalone ALDO store in 1987. Today, the ALDO Group is a major player in the shoe field, with locations in 95 countries. Throughout, Mr. Bensadoun has maintained an interest in corporate culture as an engine for doing good.

To realise your potential, be fully engaged.

��SM�� — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:31:26 +0000

A piece in Forbes co-authored by Desautels professor Karl Moore and Sandoz executive Vincenzo Ciampi (BCom’94) says that it takes a sense of purpose to realise one’s career potential.

Improved scale and production set to open up edible cricket market

��SM�� — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:25:20 +0000

When Aspire Food Group started operations in 2013 under co-founder Mohammed Ashour (MSc’11, MDCM’15), the field it was playing on was wide open. Insects are a viable food source across much of the world, but to farm them on the industrial scale that Aspire needed in order to make crickets an affordable, scalable food-production option was going to take some doing. The answer comes in the form of a well-designed automated cricket farm.

Montreal shoe giant ALDO agrees to buy the shoes and accessories part of the Camuto Group’s business

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:56:31 +0000

A news release at canadianinsider.com reveals that Montreal-based footwear giant ALDO is set to buy the shoes and accessories side of the Camuto Group. The deal plays nicely into ALDO’s expansion efforts and frees up Camuto to concentrate on its apparel unit. The ALDO Group’s ties to Desautels and ��SM�� run deep: founder Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64, LLD’04) is a ��SM�� alumnus and a lifetime member of the Desautels International Advisory Board.

After DavidsTea, Desautels alumnus goes for something new

��SM�� — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:47:20 +0000

According to a recent piece in the Ottawa Business Journal, David Segal (BCom’04) knocked one out of the park with DavidsTea, and he bets he can do it again with salad. His new venture, Mad Radish, brings premium salad to the fast-food scene, where Canadians currently spend $24 billion per year. There’s a growing hunger for healthier choices, which is why big-calorie chains like McDonald’s have started adding salads to their menus, but Mr. Segal believes that quality will make Mad Radish stand out.

Desautels alumnus and Global Expert rebuilds after major biking accident

��SM�� — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:40:07 +0000

Jonathan Ross Goodman (BA’89, MBA/LLB’93) is the CEO of Montreal-based pharmaceutical company Knight Therapeutics and a Desautels Global Expert. He is also a textbook case of how to overcome adversity: A 2011 biking accident left him in a coma for weeks and caused massive brain damage. Even today, his short-term memory is poor and he has trouble eating. But Mr. Goodman is also still a CEO and a leader in the pharma trade.

Desautels alumnus and amateur sailor hits the high seas to make history

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:50:27 +0000

Clipper Round the World is an epic endurance event, a race that crosses 40,000 nautical miles and hits six continents. It’s unique in that there is no requirement to have ever stepped on a boat to crew one of the twelve 70-foot yachts. Simon DuBois (BCom’10) is on a mission to be the first Quebecer to complete a round-the-world yacht race. The last attempt by a Quebecer was when solo racer Gerry Roufs disappeared in 1997 while racing in the Vendée Globe.

Desautels alumna on Auto Remarketing Canada’s Under Forty list

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:46:51 +0000

The Remarketing Under Forty list in Auto Remarketing Canada’s Special Conference Issue is a roundup of the industry’s brightest young minds. Desautels grad Stephanie Turner (MBA'15) is the Senior Manager for Strategy and Business Development at Cox Automotive Canada in Toronto, where she has been since 2015.

Change is in the air for European EMBAs

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:30:46 +0000

A recent piece in Poets & Quants for Execs looks at how EMBAs are at a crossroads: As companies are less willing to invest in an EMBA for an employee’s advancement, those execs are looking more and more towards entrepreneurship, which was once the wheelhouse of the MBA set; and B schools are, in turn, facing disruption from microlearning tech startups.

��SM�� X-1 Accelerator: seventh week at a glance

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:58:20 +0000

Week seven of the ��SM�� X-1 Accelerator was all about two things: Announcing a transformative $2 million gift from the John Dobson Foundation, and setting up for the upcoming Demo Days.

A Desautels alumnus steps towards international stardom

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:42:29 +0000

Geoffroy Sauvé (BCom'10) built on his 2014 stint on Quebec’s La Voix music competition show to make music his full-time job and land a record contract. But he’s not exactly a newcomer: Geoffroy worked on the music scene’s business side for a decade, and still hires composers for advertising and film work.

A new networking company aims to get Quebec IoT-ready

��SM�� — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:50:14 +0000

By all accounts, the Internet of Things (IoT) is going to be the next major paradigm shift in online technology. Rather than being about information transfer between humans, the IoT is all about contact between smart devices, a sensor in a field speaking to an irrigation system without human intervention, for example. X-Telia is a Quebec company that is rolling out a new network specifically aimed at connecting those devices.

Women speak out on gender and comedy

��SM�� — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:26:44 +0000

Though today’s female comics are making breakthroughs, stand-up is still very much a men’s game. In a recent Le Devoir article, Louise Richer (EMBA’16), Director General of Quebec’s École nationale de l’humour, points out that humour is seen by many women as an attractive feature in a man, but that the reverse is not often true.

She also mentions how female comics often hear the old cliché “You’re good for a girl,” which is a sign that there is still work to be done.

Desautels alumna appointed Regional Sales Director for Cambium Networks’ DACH region

��SM�� — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:53:16 +0000

Wireless broadband solutions specialist Cambium Networks has named Munich-based Tabatha von Kölichen (MBA’91) as the new Regional Sales Director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, known collectively as the DACH region. She will be responsible for management solutions, Wi-Fi and Industrial Internet of Things activities, as well as for expanding the company’s network of resellers throughout the region. Ms. von Kölichen will answer to senior Europe Sales Director Allesio Murroni.

��SM�� business grad was head of Birks for four decades

��SM�� — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:51:03 +0000

George Drummond Birks (BCom‘40) was practically destined to go into the jewellery business. Born into a family of silversmiths, he eschewed an apprenticeship in favour of a ��SM�� Commerce degree and a stint in the Black Watch Regiment during World War II, where he served well enough to get a citation for bravery. After the war ended, he joined the family business and was running it a decade later. He was a director at Standard Life and a freeman of the City of London who kept up a lifelong association with the Black Watch.

Desautels alumna named Secretary General of Quebec Press Council

��SM�� — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:48:34 +0000

The Quebec Press Council has elected Caroline Locher (BCom’01) to the position of Secretary General, effective September 5th. Prior to her election, Ms. Locher was Executive Director of the Fédération professionelle des journalistes du Québec. A journalist by trade, she worked as a CBC Radio One producer, and as a bilingual reporter on the international stage at BBC World Service, France24 and Radio-Canada. Ms. Locher says she will continue to “defend press freedom and the public’s right to information,” and to promote the value of journalistic integrity.

Karl Moore and Kat Garcia talk business and acting on Australian radio

��SM�� — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:43:46 +0000

Desautels professor Karl Moore and actor-cum-management consultant Kat Garcia (BCom'16) recently appeared on ABC Radio in Australia to talk about skills that CEOs can borrow from actors to improve their own performance.

Desautels alumnus gets a great start in London’s investment banking scene

��SM�� — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:54:39 +0000

eFinancialCareers.com has published a list of eight young London-based investment analysts to watch, all of whom started at their respective companies in June. The high-octane London banking scene is highly competitive, but these newly-minted pros have what it takes to make a real impact.

Desautels alumnus on CIO’s top 40 under 40 list

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:13:24 +0000

Chief Investment Officer’s Class of 2017 Forty Under Forty list is out. It’s a roundup and Q&A with forty up-and-coming investment leaders from across the globe, selected by anonymous nomination.

Solving the objective-subjective reality split

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:08:55 +0000

Deepak Chopra and Desautels alumnus Anoop Kumar, MD (IMHL’16) write for The Huffington Post about a perceived split in reality, and how to address it. Specifically, they talk about the dichotomy between objective and subjective reality; how outside forces cause subjective experience.

Natalia Aguilar Delgado Finalist for the Emerald Best International Dissertation Award

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:45:09 +0000

The dissertation of Desautels PhD alumna Natalia Aguilar Delgado was selected as finalist for the Emerald Best International Dissertation Award of the Academy of Management 2017.

Professor Paola Perez-Aleman was the supervisor of her research.

Natalia graduated in June 2017 and is currently an Assistant Professor of International Business at HEC Montreal.

Jose Carlos Marques Finalist for 2017 AOM SIM Dissertation Award

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:17:51 +0000

The dissertation of Desautels PhD alumnus Jose Carlos Marques (PhD'17) was selected as one of the three finalists for the Academy of Management Social Issues in Management Best Dissertation Award 2017.

Professor Paola Perez-Aleman and Professor Henry Mintzberg were the co-supervisors of his research.

Desautels alumnus named CFO of Colonial Coal

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:13:00 +0000

According to StockWatch, Vancouver-based resource company Colonial Coal International Corp. has appointed Matthew James Anderson (BCom'05) to the roles of CFO and secretary, replacing the retiring William Filtness. Mr Anderson draws on a lifetime of experience in financials for the resources sector, including serving as CFO for I-Minerals, VirtualArmour International, Search Minerals and Callinex Mines. Colonial Coal develops coal mines in British Columbia, and dovetails nicely with Mr Anderson’s expertise.

Soho Square appoints Desautels alumnus CCO and Chairman

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:05:45 +0000

Best Media Info reports that long-time Ogilvy & Mather exec Sumanto Chattopadhyay (MBA'90) is moving over to Soho Square as CCO and Chairman. At Ogilvy, Mr Chattopadhyay helped bring many brands to prominence in India, including Dove, Pond’s, and The Economist. He also helped re-brand a bank and grow Ogilvy’s own business. Mr Chattopadhyay was named one of Asia’s top 10 advertising creatives by Media Magazine, and brings an enviable reputation, as well as his industry chops, to his new job.

Desautels alumnus appointed director at Quantum

��SM�� — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:16:51 +0000

According to Stockwatch.com, Quantum International Income Corp. has announced that Red Cloud Klondike Strike CEO and Desautels alumnus Chad Williams (BEngr’ 89, MBA’93) has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Williams has plenty of experience to draw on: he’s on the Board at Denver Gold Group, and has worked in senior management at Victoria Gold, Blackmont Capital and TD bank. He also founded Westwind Capital and Agilith Capital, as well as his current company, which specializes in mining-sector growth financing and investment.

Montreal hosts international humour conference

��SM�� — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:41:15 +0000

The seed of the International Society for Humor Studies was planted at a small meeting in Wales three decades ago. Today, the organization hosts a yearly conference, where serious scholarship about funny business gets discussed, and where outstanding graduate students in the field are recognized before their peers.

EMBA alumnus Serge Postigo takes us back to the ’80s

��SM�� — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:36:17 +0000

Actor, stage director and ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA alumnus Serge Postigo (EMBA'15) is a household name in Quebec, and with good reason. He made waves with Mary Poppins last year, so he was under pressure to really hit one out of the park this time around.

Desautels alumnus named group VP at Shire

��SM�� — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:29:59 +0000

Desautels alumnus John Snisarenko (BSc’86 and MBA’91) has been appointed Group VP of the Ophthalmology Business Unit for Shire US. He comes to Shire from Genentech, where he was VP Sales and Marketing. Before that, he worked on long-term strategy for Novaris Pharma Canada and started an ophthalmology division for CIBA Vision. He has also worked for Alcon Canada and Allergan Canada.

Mr. Snisarenko is filling the spot left vacant by Robert Dempsey, who has moved up to VP of Global Ophthalmics.

Bombardier claims that rough times are in the past

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:38:24 +0000

It’s been a rough ride for Bombardier’s management, workforce, and stock prices; but VP Investor relations Patrick Ghoche says that the company has navigated through the worst of it and is now delivering on its plan to be at the break-even point by late next year.

Desautels alumnus appointed to board at Rideau

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:18:12 +0000

Lester Fernandes (MBA’82) has been appointed to lead the audit committee of Montreal-based human-capital manager Rideau Recognition Solutions. The company is in full-on expansion mode; according to CEO Peter Hart, Mr. Fernandes’ experience will help the company hit its goals. And that experience is extensive: he’s been senior VP and CFO at Pivotal Payments since 2001. Before that, he spent a decade at BMO. He was also on the board of Castle Resources until 2016.

Desautels alumnus promoted at CIBC

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:14:48 +0000

According to BNN.ca, changes are afoot at CIBC: a shakeup of the management team has two department heads leaving the company, as well as a couple of promotions. One of those promotions sees Desautels alumnus Jon Hountalas (BCom’84, MBA’91), bumped up to Group Head, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, Canada from his previous role of running the company’s commercial banking arm. This comes as CEO Victor Dodig announces that some 40 junior executives are being moved around as well.

Nadia Marley named Desautels Global Expert

��SM�� — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:58:15 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Nadia Marley (BA’99, MBA’03), Director of Credit Solutions, Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, as its latest Desautels Global Expert.

EMBA alumna appointed Exec Director of the Montreal Community Loan Fund

��SM�� — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:30:14 +0000

After a year as Deputy Executive Director of ACEM — Microcredit Montreal, Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15) has been promoted to full Executive Director.

As a student of the 2015 ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA program, Ms. Krishnamurthy was recipient of that year’s EMBA Scholarship for Non-profit Organization Manager, which reflects her long experience in the field. She has been with ACEM since 2008, fulfilling roles, such as project coordinator and credit counsellor. Before that, she was an account manager at BDC.

Evening delivery startup hopes to expand quickly

��SM�� — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:20:55 +0000

BoxKnight is a new kind of delivery service. For an extra few dollars, consumers can have their packages delivered while they’re home in the evening. A text message lets them know that their goods are at BoxKnight’s warehouse, and asks when they’d like it delivered. Right now, it only works for online purchases at four Montreal-area retailers, but the company is already looking at expansion beyond the city limits.

Desautels alumna appointed VP, Corporate Comptroller at Vidéotron

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:38:03 +0000

After two years as Director General, Corporate Comptroller at Quebec telecoms giant Vidéotron, Antoinette Noviello (BCom'91, DPA'93) has been promoted to VP. She brings massive experience to the role: she has been a CPA Québec member for 20 years, and has served as Financial Services Director General at Québécor, VP Finance at Lelys Group, and VP Finance at PVA Consulting. Ms. Noviello is also a lecturer at ��SM��’s School of Continuing Education. In her new job, Ms. Noviello will oversee the entirety of Vidéotron’s accounting and finances.

Why does advertising matter? FreeWheel Europe knows

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:34:25 +0000

The FreeWheel Council for Premium Video has been a thought-leadership player in North America since 2015, educating stakeholders on the differences and benefits of premium video, from marketing to monetization. The company recently opened a European division to tackle the unique perspectives and issues present in that market.

Desautels alumnus named new president of CFA Montreal

��SM�� — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:27:27 +0000

Frederick Chenel (BCom'04) has big plans for CFA Montreal. As the Association’s new president, his goal is to up its exposure, both at home and on the world stage. He’ll be doing this by bringing industry heavyweights to Montreal to speak at the Association and by forging partnerships with major finance organisations. You can also expect to see Mr. Chenel promoting the city at conventions and other events.

Desautels alumnus named Vidéotron’s Senior VP and CFO

��SM�� — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:10:53 +0000

Philippe Cloutier (MBA'02) is the new Senior VP and CFO at Vidéotron, reporting directly to CEO Manon Brouillette. He will oversee the financial operations, procurement, and Vidéotron’s community channel, MAtv. Previously, he had been with Mission Capital Group, VP of North American Operations for Reader’s Digest, and the President of Quad/Graphics Canada. As Mr. Cloutier takes the reins of Vidéotron’s business plan, Ms. Brouillette hails him as “a brilliant financial strategist who will undoubtedly propel the organization towards success and excellence.”

Desautels alumni included on Canada’s 2017 Top 40 Under 40 list

��SM�� — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:05:50 +0000

According to a piece at BNN.ca, over 900 nominations have been reviewed and pared down to the final Canada’s 2017 Top 40 Under 40 list. The list is a roundup of some of Canada’s most outstanding young business and medical leaders, and technologists. Goodfood CEO Jonathan Ferrari (BCom'10) is also listed, as is DAVIDsTEA co-founder David Segal (BCom'04). Interviews with the recipients will be airing on BNN Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer.

For a Desautels alumna, the road to the Bermuda Bar was a bumpy ride

��SM�� — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:48:00 +0000

Alexis Haynes (BCom'08) had a degree from Desautels and a plan. Then life got in the way: in quick succession, her sister and father both fell sick, and her mother suffered a seizure that required brain surgery. Ms. Haynes fought through the stress to finish her first year of law school in England, and though her mother gradually recovered, her father passed away from his illness. Ms. Haynes nevertheless completed a postgraduate diploma and a Masters in international legal practice with distinction.

A conversation with ��SM�� Dobson Cup judge Kelly Megyery

��SM�� — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:40:02 +0000

Desautels alumna Kelly Megyery (MBA’92) was one of the Health Sciences judges at the ��SM�� Dobson Cup 2017. She is a partner at Pivot Strategic Transformation, where she works on healthcare policy and life sciences. Previously, she was at Sanofi, where she led efforts around wellness and prevention.

Desautels alumnus named director at Sama Graphite Inc.

��SM�� — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:36:17 +0000

Desautels alumnus Yves Grou (BCom’77, DPA’78) has been appointed to Sama Graphite Inc’s Board of Directors, effective June 14, 2017. Mr. Grou has pertinent experience, which makes him a good fit for the position: he is on the boards of several companies that operate in the energy and natural resources sectors.

In 2013, he founded Algold Resources Ltd., where he serves as Executive Vice Chairman. Before that, he founded management consultancy firm Groupe Conseils Grou, La Salle, Inc. in 1980 and mining company Semafo in 1995.

Desautels alumnus Peter Cundill was a Canadian Warren Buffett

��SM�� — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:27:39 +0000

According to an op-ed in The Chronicle Journal, Desautels alumnus Peter Cundill (BCom’60) was an investor’s investor. He was inspired by Benjamin Graham’s investment philosophy, and used it to become extremely successful. He eschewed market trends in favour of weighing a company’s stock value against its liquidation value; he would check out the country with the worst-performing market of any given year, then place some money there against future recoveries; he was a true value investor, with the patience required to play the long game and make a killing at it.

International consulting firm names Desautels alumnus as senior VP

��SM�� — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:49:21 +0000

Desautels alumnus Fadi Kassatly (BCom'95) has been promoted to senior VP for the Middle East and North Africa area of management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. He brings two decades’ worth of experience to the role, having worked previously as principal and VP at Booz, and as a management consultant at Deloitte. He also mentors B-School students and young entrepreneurs in the Middle East.

First Nations activist gets an honorary degree from U of Winnipeg

��SM�� — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:43:10 +0000

Cindy Blackstock (MMGMT'03) held Ottawa’s feet to the fire over the treatment of native children on reserves for almost 10 years. Last week, Dr Blackstock’s dedication and work on native issues resulted in an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Winnipeg, a degree she dedicated to a young native boy who died in hospital in 2005. Dr Blackstock serves as executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, and as a Professor at ��SM��’s School of Social Work. She also works on health issues with the UN.

Two Desautels alumni among 2017 inductees in ��SM�� Sports Hall of Fame

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:02:07 +0000

The 2017 inductees into the ��SM�� Sports Hall of Fame have been announced. Since the Hall’s inauguration in 1996, there have been 139 inductees named; this year’s slate of six includes two Desautels alumni.

The future of retail, according to a Desautels alumna

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:33:36 +0000

Jaclyn Ling (BCom’14) writes for Betakit.com that the future of retail looks entirely different, and you can glance at what’s happening in the chatbot space to see where we’re headed. She points to chat apps with added payment functionality, as well as the development of brand-specific shopping chatbots, for proof that the future of shopping is mobile.

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��SM�� — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:24:23 +0000

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For recession-wary restaurateurs, specialised customer service is the key

��SM�� — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:12:32 +0000

In a recent piece for Food NewsFeed, Desautels alumnus Josh Ostrega (BCom'98) says that today’s slumping full-service restaurant scene needs to get its groove back. Pressured on one side by fast-casual eateries and on the other by home-delivery apps, the traditional sit-down restaurant is in an uncertain place.

Desautels alumna is new Concordia controller

��SM�� — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:05:08 +0000

The former senior project director for Finance and Administration at the ��SM�� Faculty of Medicine, Gracie Pardillo (BCom'89, DPA'91) is the new controller at Concordia University, replacing outgoing interim controller Lyne Bouret as of August 7. She comes to the job with almost 30 years’ experience in management, including over a decade in post-secondary education. She is a chartered professional accountant and certified as a fraud examiner and internal auditor.

How employers must change to suit Generation Z

��SM�� — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:07:21 +0000

In a recent piece for Retail TouchPoints, WorkJam’s Joshua Ostrega (BCom’98) discusses the difference between millennials and Generation Z, and how employers should be prepared to mould their management style to suit this important and emerging workforce.

How to keep showrooming from killing your business

��SM�� — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:04:27 +0000

Salesfloor CEO and Desautels alumnus Oscar Sachs (BA’96, MBA’99) knows his stuff when it comes to showrooming and the retail overhaul. His company specializes in helping retailers transition into a new paradigm that merges e-commerce with a personalized on-site shopping experience.

Introducing our newest Global Experts

��SM�� — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:25:05 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Darshan Jain (MBA’88) and Harsha Rajamani (BCom’06) as its latest Desautels Global Experts.

Liberty Leaf names Desautels alumnus as CFO

��SM�� — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:54:38 +0000

Jamie Robinson (BCom'03) is in as the new CFO of Liberty Leaf Holdings, and is replacing outgoing CFO and Director P. Joseph Meagher.

Mr. Robinson is a chartered accountant with experience in auditing and financial analysis at Deloitte, Whistler Blackcomb, and Corinex Communications. He is joining a company that supports the cannabis sector on several fronts, including growing, research and supply-chain solutions.

Medical marijuana company moves closer to TSX listing

��SM�� — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:49:52 +0000

Cannabis company INDIVA Corporation is actively navigating the process of becoming licensed to cultivate medical marijuana. As part of its business activities, the company has entered into a reverse-takeover deal with Rainmaker Resources Ltd., which includes equity funding of $15 million that is partly earmarked for helping INDIVA expand its production facilities.

INDIVA was founded by President and CEO Niel Marotta (BCom'96) who previously served as a resource-company executive and an investment banker. The new company aims to be listed on the TSX.

Desautels alumnus appointed Managing Partner at major law firm

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:21:10 +0000

Philippe Johnson (BCom'92) is a newly-minted Managing Partner at the Montreal offices of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg. But he could easily have gone down the business route.

In fact, he did: A love of finance first landed him at Desautels as an undergraduate, then moving on to work for HSBC in Vancouver.

So how did that turn into a law degree and a high-profile job at a key Canadian business law firm?

Desautels student wins world championship in debating

��SM�� — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:46:21 +0000

A two-person team from Quebec has brought home first place at the annual Championnat de débat francophone at the École Normale Superieure in Paris.

One of the team members is Desautels student Djavan Habel-Thurton (BCom'17), who was VP of the First Year Council 2014-2015, as well as President of the Jeux du Commerce ��SM�� in 2016.

After a varied career, an EMBA alumna sets her sights on investment advising

��SM�� — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:35:43 +0000

Marie-Lou Dorval (EMBA’15) has done almost everything: She’s been a filmmaker, she’s been the president of an agricultural business, and she’s run a restaurant.

Since graduating from the ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA program, Ms. Dorval has changed her course completely, becoming an investment advisor at Raymond James Ltd — and it’s a job she doesn’t see herself leaving any time soon!

The changing face of feminine leadership

��SM�� — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:32:04 +0000

At the 7th Femmes Leaders conference on May 16th, women executives came together to discuss today’s constantly-changing business landscape and what it requires from them as leaders.

TD Investments Associate VP Francine Laurin (EMBA’11) says that 1970s-style managing has given way to a role more akin to a coach and mentor. Radio-Canada Director General, Communications Guylaine Bergeron (EMBA’13) adds that a more collective approach can help, giving the example that her team is about to abandon offices for more collaborative, open spaces.

��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA offers yearly aboriginal scholarship

��SM�� — Mon, 29 May 2017 13:20:01 +0000

Every year, the ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA program offers a $50,000 scholarship for aboriginal managers. The first recipient of the scholarship was Mi’kmaq urban councillor Manon Jeanotte in 2014. Her EMBA experience prompted her to make a successful run for chief of the Gespeng Mik’maq Nation in 2015.

Kativik School Board director Jason Annahatak will graduate from the EMBA next February, and calls the EMBA a good fit for aboriginal leaders because it gets them networking with a wide range of influencers.

Law firm founded by Desautels alumna awarded for excellence

��SM�� — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:20:59 +0000

On May 23rd, the Malaysia Canada Business Council’s 25th anniversary Business Excellence Awards Gala took place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This year’s awards recognized companies that have been transformative in the Malaysian market, and which have helped strengthen Malaysian-Canadian trade.

Management and leadership panel features three ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA alumni

��SM�� — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:21:37 +0000

HEC Montreal Associate Professor Cyrille Sardais recently led a panel on leadership and management in today’s business world, specifically seen from a female perspective.

The panel was made up of ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA alumni Geneviève Comtois (EMBA'12), who is a director at Shell International, Guylaine Bergeron (EMBA'13), who is a director at the CBC, and TD Direct Investing Associate VP Francine Laurin (EMBA'11).

Company selected for this UbiMobility 2017 has ��SM��-HEC EMBA connection

��SM�� — Wed, 24 May 2017 16:43:48 +0000

UbiMobility is a program run by Bpifrance and Business France to give companies in the connected and autonomous car space a leg up in the United States. The program can boast several successes: Of the 16 startups from the 2015 and 2016 editions, 11 have opened US operations.

Among the 2017 startups, is CS Communications and Systems Canada, which is developing a software validation method for embedded systems that promises to reduce testing costs and speed up the process.

Brightly-lit Jacques-Cartier Bridge ideal for the Instagram age

��SM�� — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:01:56 +0000

A Montreal Gazette op-ed co-authored by Just For Laughs co-founder (and Desautels Global Expert) Andy Nulman (BCom'83) makes the case that the new lights on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, which were switched on for the first time on May 17th for Montreal’s 375th birthday, will help remake the bridge as a city landmark on par with the Eiffel Tower or the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Andrea Courey talks about granola, entrepreneurship and compassion

��SM�� — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:53:03 +0000

Andrea Courey (BCom’82) was newly divorced, with three kids to feed and no money in the bank when she started Grandma Emily’s Granola. She credits her BCom education with giving her the tools she needed to get through the early days of her business, but notes that real-world experience is a very different thing than classroom knowledge.

Worried about job automation? Not so fast…

��SM�� — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:34:22 +0000

Dire predictions about the impending robot-worker invasion abound. It seems like every day, academics and other thought-leaders trot out statistics about how many jobs are going to be vaporized by technology.

Well, new research from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation suggests otherwise. While not all jobs are safe, there are many tasks that robots just can’t do — and technology also creates jobs, though admittedly not as many as it eliminates.

Desautels alumnus nominated for Wesdome directorship

��SM�� — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:43:34 +0000

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has announced the slate of 2017 director nominees to be voted on at the annual meeting, which will be in Toronto on June 21, 2017. Among the list of nominees is Charles B. Main (BCom’79), who has three-decades of mining and finance experience, including positions at Yamana Gold, Normandy Mining, TVX Gold and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Desautels alumnus ran brokerage firm, was president of TSX

��SM�� — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:28:09 +0000

J. Pearce Bunting (BCom'52) grew up during the Great Depression, then rose through the ranks of his father’s brokerage firm to become president in 1967. Ten years later, he became president of the TSX and modernized the operation by introducing a computerized trading system.

The technology was immensely unpopular with old-guard floor traders, but times were changing—and Mr. Bunting is now remembered as having been good for the exchange. Patrick Mars, who ran Bunting’s old company, said that “Under his watch the exchange prospered and did well.”

��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA alumnus gets top job at Longueuil Police

��SM�� — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:25:04 +0000

Lebanon native Fady Dagher (EMBA'12) has lived in Montreal since 1986. When he took over from Denis Desroches as chief of the Longueuil police in February, many on the south shore force didn’t want another Montrealer in charge.

Desautels alumna and Ericsson senior VP on travel, networking, and engaging others in decision-making

��SM�� — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:06:12 +0000

Rima Qureshi (BCom'87, MBA'96) knows all about learning to adapt. In an interview with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, she says that as a highly analytical, self-contained decision-maker, her position as senior VP and North American head of Ericsson has taught her the importance of listening, getting others involved in decision-making early, and finding a common position to build on.

New podcast by Desautels alumnus looks at growth through company founders’ stories

��SM�� — Tue, 09 May 2017 16:52:55 +0000

Deron Triff (MBA'98) has had an enviable career; he’s worked for PBS, TED, and Scholastic. Now, he’s founded a new media incubator with another former TED executive, June Cohen.

Wait, What? specializes in creating VR series, apps, and video for social media. The company’s latest creation is a 10-episode podcast called Masters of Scale. Each episode sees host and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman explore the ways that iconic founders grew their companies into major players, often from nothing.

International Advisory Board member awarded Alumni Association’s highest honour

��SM�� — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:38:20 +0000

On May 2nd, 300 guests gathered at Montreal’s Omni Mont-Royal Hotel for this year’s ��SM�� Alumni Association Awards. All told, 17 members of the ��SM�� community were honoured for outstanding service to the university and society.

Luc Papineau’s next big thing

��SM�� — Thu, 04 May 2017 19:43:43 +0000

After four years as VP and Director at Valeurs Mobilières Desjardins, Luc Papineau (BA’81, MBA’91) thinks it’s time to kick his game up a notch by doubling VMD’s Montreal-area advisors and diving further into the opportunities offered by the allophone market.

Fengate taps Desautels advisor to chair board

��SM�� — Thu, 04 May 2017 19:35:58 +0000

Michael Boychuk (BCom'77, DPA'78) is the new Chair of the Advisory Board at Fengate Real Asset Investments, a board that he’s been on since 2014. Mr. Boychuk’s experience in capital markets is an asset at a time when Fengate is undergoing a period of huge growth. He served as Senior VP Treasurer at BCE until 2009, then President and CEO at Bimcor until 2015.

Mr. Brahm Spilfogel joins Desautels Global Experts

��SM�� — Tue, 02 May 2017 19:15:26 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Brahm Spilfogel (BCom’91), Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager of Canadian Equities at RBC Asset Management Inc., as a Desautels Global Expert (DGE).

Mr. Spilfogel has worked in the financial-services industry since 1991. In 1993, he joined RBC, where he worked as a portfolio manager in the Private Client group and later moved to RT Investment Counsel to concentrate on portfolio management.

Swimmer, Pharmacist and bank CEO: a Desautels alumnus’ journey

��SM�� — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:31:45 +0000

Barclays Bank Kenya CEO Jeremy Awori (MBA’96) more or less fell into banking. He started out as a competitive swimmer, but when his Olympic dream fell apart he went to the UK on a scholarship and became a pharmacist.

After practicing for a few years, Mr. Awori opted for an MBA in Finance at ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, which led him into a job at Standard Chartered Bank.

Desautel alumna appointed CFO of Northern Sphere Mining

��SM�� — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:28:15 +0000

Northern Sphere Mining Corp. has announced that Monique L. Delorme (BCom’88, DPA’91) will be taking over from Robin Pilkey as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Delorme is already involved with Northern Sphere, having worked with the company as a consultant for the past three years.

Aside from that, she has over 25 years of experience guiding publicly traded companies, including Maple Leaf Foods, Hollinger, and most recently, Zonetail. Ms. Delorme has both Canadian and U.S. CPA designations.

Callinex Mines appoints Desautels alumnus as CFO

��SM�� — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:23:14 +0000

Vancouver-based mining company Callinex Mines Inc. has announced two new appointments to its c-suite: Jordan Butler has been made VP of Corporate Development, while Matthew Anderson (BCom’05) has been brought onboard as Chief Financial Officer, replacing the departing Rebecca Moriarty.

Mr. Anderson has lots of experience in natural resource extraction: he was previously a senior consultant with Malaspina Consultants, serving as CFO of I-Minerals, Terra Nova Energy and Dynamic Oil & Gas Exploration, Inc. Before that, he was an accountant at BDO Canada and EY.

EXplorance among Canada’s best workplaces for 4th year

��SM�� — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:11:41 +0000

Montreal’s eXplorance has made it onto the Great Place to Work list of the best workplaces for the 4th year in a row. EXplorance is a learning experience management specialist that has gone through huge growth and acquired a business intelligence solutions provider over the past year without losing its corporate culture.

CEO Samer Saab (BEng'93, MBA'96) calls growth a “multidisciplinary challenge,” saying that “you have to constantly challenge the status quo, while sustaining your business culture.”

��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA alumni among honourees at Les Mercuriades 2017

��SM�� — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:26:04 +0000

Les Mercuriades honours excellence and talent in Quebec companies. This year, the 37th annual awards show brought the cream of Quebec’s business set out to Montreal’s Palais des congrès for a night not to be forgotten.

In fact, ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBAs were some of the evening’s biggest winners: Groupe Deschênes’ François Deschênes (EMBA’10) won for “Développement d’une technologie Web ou mobile” in the large enterprise category, while Edelman Montreal won “Employeur de l’année” in the small and medium-sized enterprise category.

Samira Sakhia to present at investor conference

��SM�� — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:16:43 +0000

At the Bloom Burton & Co Healthcare Investor Conference this May, Knight Therapeutics’ president, Samira Sakhia (BCom’90, DPA’94, MBA’01) will be giving the Montreal-based specialty pharmaceutics company’s corporate update.

The event takes place at the Sheraton Centre Hotel at 11:30 on May 1. Those who won’t be at the event, but who are still interested in the presentation, can download a copy at the company’s website (gudknight.com).

Affordable water purification arrives in India

��SM�� — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:55:03 +0000

There are many parts of India where access to clean drinking water is a constant stressor. Now, a product invented by Desautels alumna Dr. Padma Venkat (IMHL’14) and funded in part by a $100,000 Grand Challenges Canada grant promises to alleviate the pressure on regions with little access to clean drinking water. After extensive field testing and design refinements, the Tamras device is ready for prime time.

The Desautels alumnus at the centre of a CAE/JAL joint venture

��SM�� — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:50:25 +0000

Quentin O’Mahony is a long way from his Abbottsford, BC home. He lives, works and plays in Japan as the General Manager of CAE’s joint flight-simulator and flight training venture with Japan Airlines, a job that includes overseeing cost efficiencies, preparing the ground to expand operations, and overseeing a training centre in South Korea. He has been at it since 2015, when he helped launch the program at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

Supremex announces addition of Desautels alumnus as CFO

��SM�� — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:12:47 +0000

Packaging specialist Supremex has announced the addition of Bertrand Jolicoeur to the executive team as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Jolicoeur comes off a stint as CFO and VP of rendering company Sanimax, and before that, he worked at Unican Security Systems and St Laurent Paperboard. He has also been the Corporate Controller at ABB and at Astral Media, though he got his start as an auditor at KPMG. Mr.

Desautels alumnus featured in new sports series’ debut episode

��SM�� — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:09:53 +0000

Montreal-based YouTube mega-channel Watchmojo recently launched a hockey web show through its new Watchmojo Studios division. The Lineup is part panel show and part gameshow, pitting teams of personalities against each other in a hockey-trivia battle, with each episode following a specific theme. The inaugural episode was about the all-time top 10 NHL forwards and featured Andy Nulman (BCom'83), co-founder of Play the Future and former CEO of Just For Laughs. Mr. Nulman enjoyed his experience, saying that “The Lineup was a blast.

Desautels alumnus to speak at emerging managers roundtable

��SM�� — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:55:54 +0000

On May 3rd, Brett Hickey (BCom'02), founder and CEO of middle-market alternative asset manager Star Mountain Capital, is slated to speak at the 20th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference. He will be addressing the Emerging Manager Roundtable, which will deal with best practises, innovation, and scale.

Eytan Bensoussan on mentoring, entrepreneurship and modern business banking

��SM�� — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:29:28 +0000

Eytan Bensoussan (BSc’05, MBA/LLB’10) loves a challenge. He has studied math, bio-chemistry, political science and management. In his career life, he worked for McKinsey & Company, the Globe and Mail, and Ferst Capital Partners before co-founding Ferst Digital, which is a modern banking platform for small businesses and start-ups.

At the CAFAs, glitz and glitterati are on parade

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:38:02 +0000

In some ways, it’s the party of the year. On April 7th, Canada’s biggest fashion names gathered in Toronto for the fourth Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. The event was heavy on pizzazz, from the pre-event cocktails to the after-dinner party. The guest list was a who’s who of Canada’s glitterati, from Erdem Moralioglu to David Dixon.

Quebec’s hottest new microbrewery works local angle

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:26:16 +0000

New Deal Brewing Co. co-owner Daleyne Guay (EMBA’2016) says that, over the past five years, microbews have risen to 8.9% of the Quebec market, while the majors have lost 1% per year and imports have taken up the space in-between. Within this context, Mr. Guay is on a mission to make you to reach for one of his Boldwin beers before you grab that next Stella Artois. New Deal has positioned itself as the province’s only 100% organic brewery, which also maximises sustainability throughout its production process.

EMBA alumna on leadership, success and working in a male-dominated environment

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:17:29 +0000

France-Margaret Bélanger (EMBA’14) grew up in Matane, a world away from her current life as Chief Legal Officer at the Montreal Canadiens. She sat down with Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore to talk about her journey from small-town Quebec to an English-language Cegep, then on to law school and a great job at a big-ticket law firm. On the way, she earned an MBA as a means of becoming a better business adviser.

Imran Amed honoured with Vanguard Award

��SM�� — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:42:51 +0000

“I’m not looking at fashion through a Canadian lens, or even a Western lens, but a global lens,” says Imran Amed (BCom'97). Indeed, he doesn’t even look at it through the eyes of someone who grew up steeped in fashion. Mr. Amed started Business of Fashion as a personal blog while he was working as a management consultant with zero fashion training. Today, his London-based site is the go-to source for news-hungry glitterati.

Future food now: how insects will solve world hunger

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:23:20 +0000

In an interview on Fox Business Network, Aspire CEO and former MBA student Mohammed Ashour makes the case for eating bugs as a way to meet the world’s growing protein requirements. His company, the Aspire Group, runs a cricket farm in Texas and a palm weevil larvae operation in Ghana, both aimed at creating a sustainable insect-based food industry. Mr. Ashour says that both insects are “extremely nutritious, and have a high amount of protein, iron and other micro-nutrients; and utilize an extraordinarily low amount of resources to produce.”

A refreshing take on healthcare

��SM�� — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:42:14 +0000

Dr. Anoop Kumar (IMHL’15) has published a new book, Michelanglo’s Medicine: how redefining the human body will transform health and healthcare. The book offers a refreshing look at the human body not just as a bunch of organs, but rather as “a masterpiece, waiting to be discovered.” Dr. Kumar proposes a new approach based on his experiences as an ER doctor, as well as the eastern philosophies he grew up with.

Desautels alumnus named Exec VP at PNG Gold

��SM�� — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:42:20 +0000

West Vancouver-based PNG Gold has announced the appointment of Wesley Marstaller (BCom'05) as Executive Vice President of the corporation. Before coming on board at PNG Gold, Mr. Marstaller served in several capacities at the Macquarie Group, then as COO of the Rennie Group. PNG Gold CEO Greg Clarkes praises Mr. Marstaller, saying that his expertise will help with “building the management group necessary to achieve the Company’s near and long term goals.”

PNG Gold is a mining company specialized in gold exploration in Papua New Guinea.

Desautels alumnus bets on bugs to solve world hunger

��SM�� — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:59:37 +0000

As the world’s population increases, the pressure to find an ecologically-feasible protein source is mounting, so former MBA student Mohammed Ashour of the Aspire Food Group is bringing a foreign concept to the US: eating insects. Long a staple protein source in many countries, bugs offer a bigger protein hit, and require fewer resources than traditional livestock does.

The Calgary boy and Desautels alumnus who became a fashion pundit: Imran Amed

��SM�� — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:06:17 +0000

Imran Amed is the founder and editor-in-chief of online fashion news hub The Business of Fashion (BoF), which has overtaken the venerable Womens Wear Daily as the industry’s main news source. But it wasn’t a hidden desire to be a designer that made him start blogging about fashion; he was always more interested in the business side of things. Or, as he says, “I was less drawn to what Michael Jackson wore than how his latest album was performing on the Billboard charts.”

A record-breaking ��SM��24

��SM�� — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:04:38 +0000

On March 15, 2017 our #DesautelsFamily came together to raise money for both our Faculty and ��SM�� as a whole.

A big thank-you to all those in our community who helped make this year’s #��SM��24 a success!

Did you know that Desautels graduates alone gave a remarkable $187,000 to ��SM��?

Whether you are a student, a graduate, a parent, or you work at Desautels, you made a difference for our University. You set records, you inspired others to get involved, and you supported our community. Thank you so much!

How Desautels alumna Monia Mazigh took on the government and won

��SM�� — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:53:57 +0000

Monia Mazigh became a household name when her husband, Maher Arar, was detained and held without charge in the US, then deported to Syria in 2002. As Arar suffered in a Syrian cell, Mazigh’s persistent campaign to get him released not only brought Arar home, it also resulted in a Commission of Inquiry, which cleared him of wrongdoing — and it changed Mazigh’s life. She went on to run for the federal NDP in the next election, and has been working in civil liberties and as an author ever since.

Aldo founder passes the torch to his son

��SM�� — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:50:30 +0000

Aldo Bensadoun (BCom'64, LLD'12) is stepping down as chairman of the company that bears his name, as is CEO Patrik Frisk — but continuity won’t be a problem: Bensadoun’s son, David, is taking on the CEO job, starting this April.

Profound appoints Desautels alumna to its Board of Directors

��SM�� — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:42:23 +0000

In its 2016 financial results press release, Mississauga-based Profound Medical announced the appointment of Samira Sakhia (BCom’90, MBA’01) to its Board of Directors. Ms. Sakhia is also a member of the Desautels International Advisory Board and serves as President of Knight Therapeutics. Prior to that, she was CFO of Paladin Labs, which she helped sell to Dublin-based pharma giant, Endo International.

Next Einstein Forum empowers young African scientists and technologists

��SM�� — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:46:53 +0000

The second edition of the Next Einstein Forum is on! The NEF’s goal is to find 54 next-generation science and technology prodigies to help kick-start a new African renaissance. NEF founder Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA ’11) says that “The NEF Ambassadors, part of the NEF Community of Scientists, bring a fresh, local perspective, in addition to their growing expertise in science and technology.”

Feds contribute to economic development and innovation in Matanie

��SM�� — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:43:01 +0000

La Matanie’s local economic development agency is getting $255,000 in financial support from the federal government. François Rioux (EMBA ’10), president and founder of the Fonds d’innovation et de développement local de la Matanie (FIDEL), welcomes the cash injection, which helps bump the fund to almost $1.2 million.

Desautels alumnus to be honoured at SmartCEO Future 50 Gala

��SM�� — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:37:02 +0000

SmartCEO magazine has named asset management firm Star Mountain Capital to its 2017 New York Future 50 awards list. Star Mountain founder and CEO Brett Hickey will be presented with the award at the Future 50 Gala on March 16. Mr. Hickey was previously President of Aegis Capital Group and an investment banker at Citigroup.

Star Mountain Capital is an up-and-coming lower middle-market asset manager. The Future 50 Awards showcase companies that are playing a notable role in the region’s economy and future.

Desautels alumnus Alain Brunet dishes on becoming SAQ CEO, prices and the company’s future

��SM�� — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:00:29 +0000

Alain Brunet (EMBA’11) got his start at the SAQ as a retail part-timer in 1981, and climbed the ranks to become the CEO in 2013. Over the years, he has seen the Quebec wine market grow from a field dominated by white wines like Hochtaler to a mature scene where you can find specialty wines galore at the SAQ, or amazing private imports at any fine wine bar.

Mr. Brunet sat down with Bill Zacharkiw of The Montreal Gazette to discuss pricing, availability and the direction he sees the SAQ taking in the future.

Celebrating Management Achievement

��SM�� — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:01:18 +0000

The Desautels Management Achievement Awards

Members of the Desautels community came together in February to celebrate this year’s recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA), Mitch Garber (BA’86), CEO, Caesars Acquisition Corporation, and Norman Jaskolka (BCom’76, DPA’78), President - Aldo Group International, The Aldo Group Inc.

Mark Michaud Commended by the Quebec Government

��SM�� — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:48:21 +0000

Mark Michaud, MBA'14, Director of Administration, recently received a commendation letter from the Ministry of Education’s Director General of University Affairs, Jean-François Lehoux, thanking him for his outstanding contribution to the workgroup that spent over a year reviewing the academic classification system used by the Quebec Government.

Heike Birlenbach appointed Vice President Sales Lufthansa Group for the EMEA sales region

��SM�� — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:16:20 +0000

Since 2014 Mrs. Heike Birlenbach holds the position of Vice President Sales Europe Lufthansa Group Airlines. As of next year, 2017, she will assume the role of Vice President Sales EMEA Lufthansa Group Airlines. In this position Birlenbach will not only be responsible for all sales and commercial activities in Europe but also in the Middle East and Africa. With this extended responsibility she will lead the newly merged sales area, EMEA, which, as of 2017 will combine the two former sales areas – Europe and Africa/Middle East.

SunExpress appoints Jens Bischof as new managing director

��SM�� — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:57:33 +0000

Jens Bischof has been appointed as managing director of SunExpress, a Deutsche Lufthansa/Turkish Airlines joint venture, with effect from January 1, 2017.

He holds a degree of business administration (Dipl. Betriebswirt) from the University of Applied Sciences (AKAD) in Rendsburg and a master’s degree in Management from ��SM�� in Montreal, Canada.

Read full article: Stat Times, November 26, 2016

Canadian Perspectives on Hedge Funds in 2016

��SM�� — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:12:08 +0000

Jean-François Papillon: I have been a Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager with the Roux Papillon Blais team at BMO Nesbitt Burns for 15 years. I have a civil engineering background and hold an MBA from ��SM��. I earned the CFA designation in 2005. I have used hedge funds for approximately eight years. The reason is simple: they represent a diversification tool with little correlation to the other investment categories in my portfolio. I was seeking to reduce the overall volatility of my portfolio without compromising its performance.

Making the business case for climate change and the bottom line

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:55:27 +0000

As climate change and sustainability become higher priorities for companies across all sectors more chief financial officers have been given responsibility for how the issues impact the bottom line.

Heroes and Zeros of the Year 2015

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:23:47 +0000

Here is my 20th annual column of the past year’s heroes and zeros.

Hero Legendary Dykes to Watch Out For cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel Fun Home won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
... Hero Out TD Asset Management CEO Timothy Thompson, who for five years will donate an annual scholarship of $20,000 to a student at ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management who demonstrates leadership within the LGBT community. The first recipient will be named in September 2016.

Physician with a mission

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:04:19 +0000

Joanne Liu has treated patients in the most dangerous parts of the globe as a Médecins Sans Frontières doctor. Now, as MSF’s international president, she is holding the world’s leaders to account for the way they handle medical crises.

The body of a six-year-old Syrian refugee is on the cover of every newspaper arrayed in the lobby of the Montreal restaurant where Dr. Joanne Liu, international president of Médecins Sans Frontières, has just arrived.

In memoriam: H. Arnold Steinberg, Chancellor Emeritus

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:52:36 +0000

(Editor’s Note: The following is a message from Principal Suzanne Fortier.)

Dear members of the ��SM�� community:

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of H. Arnold Steinberg, ��SM�� Chancellor Emeritus. Mr. Steinberg died suddenly this morning in Montreal. He was 82 years old.
... A lifelong Montrealer, Arnold graduated from ��SM�� with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1954. His education was only the beginning of his deep relationship to ��SM��.

Who’s on the move: December 7, 2015

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:57:30 +0000

Van de Water-Raymond, a family-owned 3PL logistics and management services company, appointed Claude Hardy to the role of vice-president and general manager, sales and Marketing for the Quebec market. He will take on the management of the entire sales team.

Read full article: Materials Management & Distribution, December 7, 2015

Esteban Galindez Aguirre is Appointed CFO of TV Azteca

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:29:56 +0000

TV Azteca, one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world announced today that Esteban Galíndez Aguirre was appointed CFO of the company, replacing Carlos Hesles, who will become Director of Administration.

Read full article: AZ Central, December 3, 2015

La technologie au service des réfugiés et des sinistrés

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:19:49 +0000

Lors d’un séjour humanitaire en Haïti en 2010 pour combattre l’épidémie de choléra après le séisme, le Dr Abdo Shabah a constaté à quel point le manque d’accès à l’internet compliquait la gestion de l’information sur le terrain. Les données concernant les patients et leurs besoins étaient enregistrées et transmises sur des papiers imbibés de chlore. Les cartes des lieux transformés par le tremblement de terre et la réorganisation du terrain étaient mises à jour à la main.

8 leçons pour femmes ambitieuses

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:17:27 +0000

Le Défi 100 jours tire à sa fin pour les leaders et les participantes de L’effet A. Afin de donner un dernier petit coup de fouet à l’ambition des filles qui se préparent pour l’ultime étape de leur parcours, Diane Giard a prévu une rencontre inspirante avec une femme d’affaires et philanthrope reconnue venue de Los Angeles. Tout juste descendue de l’avion, Joey Adler, à qui l’on doit le succès canadien de la célèbre marque de vêtement Diesel, s’est donc adressée aux participantes.

Dialogic Announces New Chief Operating Officer

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:16:10 +0000

Dialogic, a global networking software and infrastructure solution provider, announced today that Christian Primeau has joined Dialogic as the Chief Operating Officer. This is a new position in the company.

Read full article: Dialogic, December 2, 2015

Cinquante entrepreneurs se mobilisent pour dynamiser l'économie locale

��SM�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:04:55 +0000

Depuis plusieurs mois, le président du Groupe Bertrand Rioux, François Rioux, s’est donné comme objectif d’amasser 250 000$ auprès de 50 entrepreneurs de la région, dans le but de mettre sur pied un fonds dédié à la création de nouvelles entreprises et de nouveaux emplois dans la MRC de Matane.

What businesses should be learning from NGOs

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:19:04 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��SM�� with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. I am delighted to sit down the CEO of Brain Canada, Inez Jabalpurwala.

Avis de nomination : Claude Hardy est nommé Vice-président directeur général, Ventes et Marketing Québec chez Van de Water-Raymond

��SM�� — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:14:51 +0000

Van de Water-Raymond, entreprise familiale de services 3PL de logistique et de gestion, est fière d'annoncer la nomination de monsieur Claude Hardy au poste de Vice-président directeur général, Ventes et Marketing pour le marché du Québec. Il veillera, entre autres, à gérer efficacement l'ensemble de l'équipe des ventes afin de permettre l'atteinte des objectifs d'affaires de la société.

Read full article: Le Lezard, December 1, 2015

WCM Board of Directors Offer Congratulations to Jennifer Reynolds on Being Named a Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2015 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:23:33 +0000

The Board of Directors of Women in Capital Markets would like to congratulate Jennifer Reynolds, WCM President & CEO, on being named a Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2015 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner. Launched in 2003, the Top 100 Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Canada’s top female leaders and serve to inspire current and future generations.

Du sang neuf au sein de la Corporation des lieux historiques de Pont-Rouge

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:09:02 +0000

La Corporation des lieux historiques de Pont-Rouge vient de dévoiler qu’elle a recruté quatre nouveaux administrateurs et, selon le président Marcellin Simard, « ces personnes possèdent une expertise en gestion qui permettra d’apporter une contribution significative à la gouvernance et l’essor de notre organisme ». Au conseil d’administration siège désormais Sylvie Germain. Elle est diplômée en commerce de l’Université ��SM�� et a travaillé au sein de diverses sociétés d'État canadiennes, dont l’Office national du film.

Dec. 5: 2015 Hult Prize @ ��SM��

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:05:33 +0000

On Saturday, Dec. 5, ��SM�� is hosting Hult Prize @ ��SM�� — the university-level competition for the prestigious Hult Prize.

Louise St-Pierre recognized as one of Canada's most powerful women - Cogeco Cable Canada's top executive is a WXN 2015 Top 100 Award Winner

��SM�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:12:36 +0000

Cogeco Cable Canada is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Louise St-Pierre has been named a Women's Executive Network (WXN) 2015 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner. This prestigious distinction celebrates the incredible accomplishments of Canada's top female executive talent as well as their organizations and networks. Louise St-Pierre will be honoured in the Scotiabank Corporate Executives category during a gala celebration at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on November 26.

Le Golden Pencil Award remis à Jean Gattuso

��SM�� — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:04:55 +0000

L'homme d'affaires Jean Gattuso, président et chef de l'exploitation d'Industries Lassonde, s'est vu décerner lundi soir le prestigieux Golden Pencil Award lors d'une cérémonie tenue à Toronto. Le Golden Pencil Award est accordé depuis 1957 à des professionnels du milieu de l'alimentation s'étant illustrés. Plus de 125 récipiendaires ont déjà mis la main sur cette distinction, la plus prestigieuse remise par l'industrie alimentaire au pays, mais à peine une dizaine de Québécois ont réussi cet exploit.

Stingray annonce la nomination de Tom Pentefountas comme vice-président principal ventes, EMEA et Asie

��SM�� — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:52:11 +0000

Stingray, un fournisseur de services musicaux multiplateformes et de solutions multimédias en magasin interentreprises, a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination de Tom Pentefountas au poste de vice-président principal ventes, Europe, Moyen-Orient, Afrique et Asie.

Read full article: Le Lézard, November 23, 2015

6 reasons why the cyber crimes bill is a terrible idea

��SM�� — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:28:34 +0000

Article written by Afaque Riaz Ahmed, ��SM�� MBA alumni.

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015, which could limit our internet freedom and jeopardise our economy’s ability to create jobs, will soon be tabled in the National Assembly, and there is a good chance that this bill will be passed. Yet, many among the public are still unsure how the bill is detrimental to our progress. So, here are six reasons why this bill needs to be defeated.

Shatner beams up enough energy to fuel a starship

��SM�� — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:22:27 +0000

An Evening with William Shatner feels a lot like being beamed to another planet. Captain Kirk took the helm at Ottawa’s EY Centre last night, in a special ticketed fan event ahead of this weekend’s Ottawa Pop Expo. The energetic, eccentric 84-year-old, clad in a black leather jacket, came as advertised. Shatner looked like a man still fit for the captain’s chair. His one-man show was a stream-of-consciousness rumination on everything from Star Trek to Air Canada (“a test of your sanity”), from Pacific salmon to Twitter.

CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities expands renewable energy team

��SM�� — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:31:21 +0000

Industry veteran, Nick Sangermano is Managing Director and Head of Corporate and Private Placements. Hw will lead CohnReznick Cap Markets’ efforts to further support its energy and other corporate clients’ needs for capital.

Read full article: Private Equity Wire, November 5, 2015

QuickMobile Names David Smith as New CEO

��SM�� — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:28:52 +0000

QuickMobile, the global leader in enterprise mobile meeting and event apps, today announced the appointment of David Smith as Chief Executive Officer. A veteran technology leader with an extensive background in sales, marketing, product management and finance, Smith joins QuickMobile to lead the company through its next phase of growth.

Read full article: Financial Buzz, November 4, 2015

Bombardier: Paul Tellier aurait fait le ménage plus tôt

��SM�� — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:21:35 +0000

Paul Tellier se dit très déçu que la direction de Bombardier (T.BBD.B) n'ait pas agi plus rapidement pour corriger le tir et remplacer son PDG. Et il croit qu'aujourd'hui, Alain Bellemare doit disposer de toute la latitude voulue pour manoeuvrer.

Read full article: LaPresse, November 4, 2015

WADA appoints Olivier Niggli as new Director General

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:44:06 +0000

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Niggli as WADA's new Director General. Mr. Niggli, who has held the role of Chief Operating Officer since 2014, succeeds long-standing Director General, David Howman, who has chosen not to seek a further extension of his mandate with WADA.

Raymond James Hires Glenn Gatcliffe to Investment Banking Team

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:38:14 +0000

Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial, Inc., today announced that Glenn Gatcliffe has joined its Investment Banking team as Managing Director, Head of Consumer, Agriculture / Chemicals and Manufacturing.

Read full article: ABC NEWS 4, November 18, 2015

Jeunes et généreux

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:28:47 +0000

Ils sont dans la trentaine et sont très généreux. Mais ils refusent qu'on leur accole les étiquettes de philanthrope ou de mécène.
... À 22 ans, Pascal Lépine est devenu un entrepreneur à succès maintes fois célébré dans les médias. Mais en fondant Atypic, il ne se doutait pas que la philanthropie deviendrait pour lui un mode de vie.

Read full article: LaPresse, November 18, 2015

Le Belge Patrick Xhonneux se voit confier une fonction de premier plan chez SAS

��SM�� — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:21:18 +0000

SAS, leader sur le marché de l’analytique, annonce la nomination de Patrick Xhonneux au poste de vice-président marketing pour SAS EMEA. Patrick Xhonneux a débuté sa carrière chez SAS voici déjà près de 22 ans et est une figure bien connue sur le marché belge.

Read full article: Informaticien, November 18, 2015

The Most Powerful Entrepreneurs in Canada

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:31:05 +0000

Who’s really calling the shots in Canada? Every year, Canadian Business compiles a list of the Power 50, the dealmakers, financiers, entrepreneurs and CEO whisperers who are shaping the way we do business now.

50. Imran Ahmed
Founder, Business of Fashion
Built a huge following in a $1-trillion industry

Nouveau président à la tête du conseil d'administration de la Fondation de l'ITHQ

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:14:14 +0000

Le conseil d'administration de la Fondation de l'ITHQ est heureux d'annoncer la nomination de M. Guy Larivée, président-directeur général de l'entreprise Hector Larivée, à titre de président du conseil.

Read full article: CNW, November 16, 2015

New scholarship to recognize LGBT leadership

��SM�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:03:54 +0000

In 1990, except for discussions about women in business, Timothy Thompson recalls little talk of diversity and inclusion of minorities when he became a banker after graduating with an MBA from ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management. “Over the course of my career of 25 years, the conversation about diversity and inclusion has definitely opened up,” says Mr. Thompson, chief operating officer of TD Asset Management in Toronto. But he still sees gaps, including for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. That’s why Mr.

Nuvo Research® Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

��SM�� — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:56:03 +0000

Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX:NRI) (Nuvo or the Company), a specialty pharmaceutical company with growing revenues and a diverse portfolio of topical and immunology products, today announced the appointment of Samira Sakhia to its Board of Directors.

Read full article: Dallas South News, November 3, 2015

CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities Makes Key Strategic Hires, Expands Renewable Energy Team

��SM�� — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:53:41 +0000

CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities, LLC (CohnReznick Cap Markets) has added three new members to its renewable energy team to further support its growing industry practice.
Nick Sangermano
A notable industry veteran, Nick Sangermano is Managing Director and Head of Corporate and Private Placements. Nick will lead CohnReznick Cap Markets’ efforts to further support its energy and other corporate clients’ needs for capital.

Jennifer Heil inducted into Canadian Sports Hall of Fame 0

��SM�� — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:45:47 +0000

The first pieces of the puzzle came together for Jennifer Heil when she was a Grade 2 student at Millgrove School in Spruce Grove. She drew the Olympic rings on a picture for her teacher Mrs. Wrangler, who responded, “I believe you can do it.”

Read full article: Stony Plain Reporter, October 30, 2015

30 Under 30 – Jesse Abrams

��SM�� — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:38:50 +0000

If one had followed Jesse Abrams on a walk through the halls of General Mills when he was the company’s digital marketing lead, they would have heard friendly calls of “Twitter!” and “Facebook!” coming from of the cubicles.

Read full article: Marketing Magazine, October 5, 2015

Concerned Shareholders Requisition Petrodorado Energy Ltd. Shareholder Meeting

��SM�� — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:40:49 +0000

A group of Petrodorado Energy Ltd. (“Petrodorado“) shareholders, including Krishna Vathyam and Braans Ventures LLC (the “Concerned Shareholders“), together owning approximately 6% of the outstanding common shares of Petrodorado, announces that they have requisitioned a special meeting of shareholders of Petrodorado (“Shareholders“) for the purpose of reconstituting the Petrodorado board of directors (the “Board“) with three (3) new directors (the “Requisition“).

Catalyst Investors Appoints Courtney Nelson and David Sack Analysts

��SM�� — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:36:52 +0000

Growth equity firm Catalyst Investors further expanded with the addition of two new analysts, Courtney Nelson and David Sack. Both analysts are responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio management, as well as assisting with Catalyst’s research reports.

Read full article: citybizlist, October 21, 2015

First Past The Post

��SM�� — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:26:50 +0000

The white, bright space on the top floor of a building just north of Oxford Circus resembles the sort of office you might imagine in a creative-visualisation technique: spacious rooms filled with stylish, purposeful-looking men and women sitting around pristine work surfaces. I hazard a guess that a "no eating at your desk" policy is observed but I don't get round to asking because Imran Amed (BCom'97) is in full flight.

The Siegfried Group, LLP Welcomes 11 New Professionals to Explore a Leadership Position

��SM�� — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:29:57 +0000

The Siegfried Group, LLP is proud to announce the addition of eleven new Professionals to join the second class of Siegfried's Director-Explore program. This opportunity is due to the Firm's continued success and growth.
... Jake joined Siegfried's NorCal Market in early 2015 as Professional Resource and now is a member of the Director-Explore program. Jake finds it "extremely exciting to be working alongside such high-quality, energetic and motivated Professionals that continue to bring out the best in you.

Niederbuhl inducted into Hall of Fame

��SM�� — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:57:58 +0000

Arthur S. Niederbuhl, of Bloomingdale, was inducted into Concordia University’s Hall of Fame Sept. 27 in Montreal. Niederbuhl, a 1970 graduate of St. Pius X in Saranac Lake, played for Concordia’s Loyola Warriors football team during his undergraduate days from 1970 to 1975.

Read full article: Press Republican, October 20, 2015

Bombardier ‘committed’ to troubled CSeries jet

��SM�� — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:12:20 +0000

Bombardier says it has no plans to pull the plug on the CSeries even though its efforts to secure a rescue deal from Airbus stoked fears about the future of the aircraft program and the company itself.
… Karl Moore, professor at ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, said Bombardier may sell a majority stake in its transportation division to raise funds but he’d be “astonished” if Bombardier’s new CEO Alain Bellemare bailed on the CSeries that is two years late and $2 billion over budget.

E poi ho detto: trasferiamoci a Singapore

��SM�� — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:08:31 +0000

Damiano Baj è Head of IT and Operations alla BSI Bank di Singapore. Ha 40 anni ed è via dall’Italia da quasi 15, da quando, con in curriculum una laurea in ingegneria gestionale del Politecnico di Milano e alcuni mesi di lavoro nel mondo della business intelligence e dei big data, è entrato alla Banca della Svizzera Italiana di Lugano come project manager nel settore IT.

Read full article (in Italian): Nuvola, October 11, 2015

Singapore Airlines appoints new NZ manager

��SM�� — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:02:11 +0000

Singapore Airlines has appointed Simon Turcotte as New Zealand general manager. He replaces Edwin Chiang, who heads to Jakarta on October 31 to begin his new role as general manager of Singapore Airlines Indonesia.

Read full article: NBR, October 12, 2015

Santé au travail : innovations et tendances mondiales

��SM�� — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:50:09 +0000

Vieillissement, maladies chroniques, détresse psychologique, invalidité… les défis que doivent surmonter les entreprises pour protéger la santé de leur organisation sont aussi nombreux que les maux qui affligent les travailleurs d’aujourd’hui. Heureusement, des solutions novatrices émergent un peu partout sur la planète. « Selon l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada, près de 68 % des travailleurs canadiens sont inactifs, 32 % vivent un stress modéré ou élevé au travail et 61 % souffrent de surpoids. Ce sont tous des problèmes évitables.

Devenir acteur de changement

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:49:13 +0000

Âgée de 22 ans, Claudia Torregrosa Tomas s’implique sans réserve afin d’être un vecteur de changement et de contribuer à façonner une société meilleure. Spécialisée en marketing et stratégies pour des entreprises sociales, elle est devenue coordinatrice de l’acquisition de talents chez TandemLaunch peu après l’obtention de son baccalauréat en commerce de l’Université ��SM��. Depuis l’automne 2014, elle est également bénévole chez Exeko.

Bombardier’s future up in the air as Airbus deal fails

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:34:24 +0000

Reports that Bombardier Inc. approached rival Airbus Group to sell a majority stake of the CSeries aircraft program have set off fears that the company is in deeper trouble.
... “They are in trouble, and there are real cash flow issues,” said ��SM�� business professor Karl Moore, noting that’s why Bellemare was brought in as CEO. “It’s not a trivial thing to do.”

Investissements PSP embauche un professeur et une associée de KPMG

��SM�� — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:57:17 +0000

Guthrie Stewart est nommé vice-président et chef mondial des marchés privés. Il est présentement professeur adjoint à la faculté de gestion de l'Université ��SM�� depuis septembre 2007, selon les informations disponibles sur LinkedIn.
Nathalie Bernier devient vice-présidente, planification stratégique et d'affaires, et chef de la direction financière du gestionnaire de portefeuilles.

Simons: cap vers la modernité

��SM�� — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:01:47 +0000

En 1953, la société nord-américaine vit la prospérité d'après-guerre. Pour La Maison Simons, c'est une quatrième génération qui s'installe aux commandes, avec l'arrivée de Donald Simons. Né en 1929, le jeune homme d'alors 24 ans détient un baccalauréat en commerce de l'Université ��SM�� (1949), et une maîtrise en administration des affaires, avec mention honorable, obtenue à l'Université Northwestern de Chicago (1950). Il acquiert de l'expérience dans un grand magasin de Chicago, avant de revenir à Québec prendre sa place au sein de l'entreprise.

Walter Bio-Circle Appoints New General Manager

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:19:03 +0000

Walter Surface Technologies (Windsor, CT), a global industry leader in surface treatment technologies, has announced that Chester Collier, the senior vice-president of global distribution, has been appointed to the senior vice-president and general manager of the company’s Bio-Circle North America division.

Read full article: Fabricating and Metalworking, October 1, 2015

Pour réaliser ses ambitions

��SM�� — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:35:08 +0000

Les étudiants qui s'inscrivent aux programmes de MBA vont chercher des outils qui les aideront à transformer leurs rêves en réalité. En voici quelques-uns qui ont accepté d'expliquer leurs motivations et leurs ambitions.

... Guillaume Charpenel
Faculté de gestion Desautels de ��SM�� Cofondateur de Solexium (projets solaires sur toits)

A handful of US companies are trying to grow insects people will want to eat

��SM�� — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:47:05 +0000

It’s hard to hear anything over the chirping. Cardboard boxes filled with egg cartons and sheets of plastic buzz with thousands of young-adult crickets calling out to one another to mate.
... Gabriel Mott, the chief operating officer of Aspire Food Group, yells above the noise and points inside one of the boxes. “You see the one with the wings?” he asks. “That’s a female. They get their wings at their final stage.”

How to Breed a Tasty Cricket

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:15:21 +0000

It’s hard to hear anything over the chirping. Cardboard boxes filled with egg cartons and sheets of plastic buzz with thousands of young-adult crickets calling out to one another to mate. The brush of the insects’ legs against the various surfaces sounds like hail on a tin roof. Their feed, which sits on top of the cartons on paper plates, looks like a cross between sawdust and sand.

Melissa et Gabriel, 22 ans, financiers et entrepreneurs sociaux

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:12:42 +0000

Vouloir changer le monde c’est bien.
... Plusieurs groupes à travers le monde planchent sur des mesures d’impact. Le dernier en liste est composé de cinq diplômés de ��SM��: Melissa Serfaty, Joanna Klimczak, Eleonor Tsang, Courtney Warren et Gabriel Gougaud. Leur projet se nomme dare2impact.

Greenock to acquire BeWhere, become tech company

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:42:41 +0000

Greenock Resources Inc. has entered into a letter of intent effective Sept. 18, 2015, to acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of BeWhere Inc., an arm's-length private Ontario corporation carrying on the business of inventory management and control.
In conjunction with this announcement, Johnathan Dewdney has consented to replace Michael Blady as chief executive officer of Greenock Resources.

Beakerhead festival attendees to dine on crickets

��SM�� — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:59:02 +0000

Many people would gag at the thought of snacking on crickets. But on Wednesday, the brave crew on the Calgary Eyeopener gave them a try and unanimously decided the insects actually taste like sunflower seeds.

"I'd do another one," said traffic reporter Angela Knight, who was the first to pop a crunchy morsel in her mouth. But she preferred the Crickers — crackers made from crickets which have been milled into a powder. The cricket powder is paleo-friendly, gluten-free and a surefire way to not get any legs or antennae stuck between your teeth.

Revelstoke Equity Inc. to Enter Into a Business Combination With Zonetail Inc.

��SM�� — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:42:41 +0000

Revelstoke Equity Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent dated September 14, 2015 to enter into a business combination with Zonetail Inc..

LifeSciences BC announces new Board of Directors leadership at AGM

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:08:10 +0000

The Board of Directors of LifeSciences BC announced today at their Annual General Meeting, thatJames P. Hatton Q.C. has been appointed new Chairman of the LifeSciences BC Board of Directors.

It was also announced that Nancy Harrison, Board of Director member since 2012, will take over as Vice Chair.

Read full article: Money News, September 9, 2015

Une troisième génération à la barre du Riôtel Matane

��SM�� — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:34:11 +0000

Riôtel Group confirms the arrival of the third generation of the family to Rioux direction Riôtel Matane. En effet, Marie-Frédérik Rioux occupe maintenant les fonctions de directrice de l’établissement. L’hôtel compte 120 chambres, un spa, deux piscines, le restaurant Cargo et six salles de réunions complètement rénovées.

Restaurant Week Kicks Off Today!

��SM�� — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:58:01 +0000

Cornwall's best chefs have gone all out to create some unique meals for Restaurant Week, a five-day celebration of Cornwall’s vibrant culinary scene.
... Born and raised in Cornwall, Sebastien (Mani) Manigat has over 10 years of hospitality, marketing and event management experience. A recent graduate of ��SM��'s MBA program, Mani has also completed the Restaurant Management program at the French Culinary Institute in New York City.

Quand le travail ne manque pas

��SM�� — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:32:42 +0000

Les étudiants d’été se voient souvent confier de nombreux dossiers lors de leur passage au bureau. Comment gérer la charge de travail parfois importante et les échéances ?
... Sabina a complété sa 3e année au baccalauréat en droit à l'Université de Montréal. Elle passe son deuxième été au sein du cabinet Gowlings à Montréal.

Read full article: Droit-Inc, August 21, 2015

TRINIDAD Y TOBAGO: New chief executive for Nation Group

��SM�� — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:55:56 +0000

Port of spain ONE Caribbean Media Group chief executive Dawn Thomas has announced the appointment of Anthony Shaw to the position of chief executive at the Nation Group in Barbados, effective September 1.

Read full article: Entorno Inteligente, August 19, 2015

Nouveau conseiller juridique à la Société Générale

��SM�� — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:53:38 +0000

Me Marc-Antoine La Rochelle devient conseiller juridique principal au sein de l’institution bancaire la Société Générale. Il se spécialise en services financiers et bancaires, droit immobilier, commerce en gros, financement de franchises et d’équipement. Diplômé en commerce de l’Université ��SM�� en 1994 et en droit de l’Université d’Ottawa en 1997, il détient également un certificat en droit minier de la Faculté de droit Osgoode.

« Le G20 des jeunes sera un grand partage des meilleures pratiques partout dans le monde »

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:19:54 +0000

Entrevue 60 secondes— Vous représenterez le Canada au Sommet de l’Alliance des jeunes entrepreneurs du G20 à Istanbul, du 7 au 9 septembre prochain.
... Diplômée en commerce de l'Université ��SM��, Stéphanie Brisson est chargée de projet et cofondatrice de Credo, un accélérateur de projects à impacts sociaux, et de l'espace de travail collaboratif La Gare, situé dans le Mile-End.

Reinventing the Face of Your Frontline Through Digital Recruitment

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:20:50 +0000

When it comes to retail, there's one aspect of the customer experience that's substantially more influential than the rest: frontline employees. Because they're often a customer's first touchpoint with a retailer and interact with customers directly on a regular basis, frontline employees act as brand ambassadors who can easily make or break the customer's shopping experience.

Tricon Capital Group Announces Q2 2015 Results and Changes to Senior Management Team

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:27:24 +0000

Tricon Capital Group Inc. today announced its consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.

Is this video software company set to take hockey analytics to the next level?

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:16:54 +0000

What actually happened? What was actually important? Those are water cooler questions that go back a long time. They’re also questions that hockey’s number-crunchers have been chasing for some time now. The challenge in answering those questions, since day one, has been the quality of data.
... Buntin is the CEO of SportLogiq, the Montreal-based tech startup which is looking to change the way coaches, scouts, players, fans and broadcasters look at the game.

Geoffroy en pleine ascension

��SM�� — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:56:11 +0000

Il y a un mois, Geoffroy lançait le vidéoclip et la chanson You Say, premier extrait d’un EP qui paraîtra cet automne. La pièce, fort accrocheuse, marie brillamment le folk à l’électro.

Read full artcle: Le Journal de Montréal, August 7, 2015

Historic school yearbooks resurrected online

��SM�� — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:42:58 +0000

You probably thought (or hoped) your high school yearbook would never see the light of day again.
... And, William Shatner, known for his role as cultural icon Captain Kirk, was an active member of ��SM��’s theatre world in the days before television became mainstream in Canada.

OnMobile Global Limited ("OnMobile") today announced the results for First Quarter FY2016 ended June 30, 2015

��SM�� — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:32:10 +0000

OnMobile Global Limited ("OnMobile") today announced the results for First Quarter FY2016 ended June 30, 2015.
... Pascal Tremblay is currently President, Managing Partner of Novacap. He holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of Sherbrooke and an MBA from ��SM��.

Read full article: The Telegraph, July 31, 2015

Así podés participar de Abanderados de la Argentina Solidaria

��SM�� — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:35:11 +0000

Ya podés participar de Abanderados de la Argentina Solidaria. Es la sexta edición del Premio que busca homenajear a las personas por su servicio y entrega a los demás, y empieza por el Noticiero Trece...

Just in: At Cleveland, it’s new Canadian for old

��SM�� — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:23:17 +0000

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a successor to its retiring executive director, Gary Hanson... He’s to be succeeded by André Gremillet, a Quebecois who has previously managed the symphony orchestras of New Jersey and Melbourne, Australia.

Read full article: Slipped Disc, August 3, 2015

Tirer profit d’une activité de réseautage

��SM�� — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:54:18 +0000

Dès leur arrivé au sein de la communauté juridique, les étudiants sont amenés à participer à différentes activités de réseautage. Comment tirer son épingle du jeu? Voici quelques conseils... Sabina a complété sa 3e année au baccalauréat en droit à l'Université de Montréal. Elle est actuellement en stage au cabinet Gowlings à Montréal où elle passe son deuxième été.

Read full article: Droit Inc., July 31, 2015

Execs from Google, Amazon, & WebMD Join Practice Fusion

��SM�� — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:42:16 +0000

Practice Fusion, a cloud-based EHR platform for doctors and patients, today announced the hiring of four new members to its leadership team: Matt Ackleyas Chief Marketing Officer; Dorothy Gemmell as Senior Vice President, Life Science Practice and Strategic Partnerships; Tim Rauschenbach as Vice President, Customer Service and Support; and Dave Caldwell as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Solutions. Additionally, Alan Black has joined Practice Fusion’s Board of Directors as its newest director, and

Prime City One Announces Change in Directors and Officers

��SM�� — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:29:18 +0000

Prime City One Capital Corp. has accepted the resignations of three directors and officers namely, John Lorenzo, R.J. Stapell and Anton Ayoub and appointed three new directors and officers.

How Davids Tea Is Trying to Make Tea Cool

��SM�� — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:21:59 +0000

David Segal was 27 years old when he opened his first tea shop in Toronto in 2008. He didn't want the space to have the stuffy, pretentious look and feel so many other traditional tea shops he'd been to had—the kinds of places that seemed designed for tea connoisseurs. "You felt like you had to know something to go into these stores," says Segal.

Read full article: Fast Company, July 31, 2015

Archival Yearbooks Reveal Early Show-biz Aspirations of Martin Short, William Shatner

��SM�� — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:04:04 +0000

According to the 1951 ��SM�� yearbook, future Star Trek captain William Shatner was already showing leadership as president of ��SM��'s Radio Workshop, and his yearbook records also show him to be a member of both the Players’ Club and the Red & White Revue musical theatre clubs.

Read full article: ET Canada, July 21, 2015

365 days: Nature's 10

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:31:51 +0000

Ten people who mattered this year.

... Ones to Watch in 2015
Joanne Liu, International president of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
MSF has shone in the global response to the Ebola epidemic, and Liu will be a big player in next year's efforts to end it.

Read full article: Nature, December 17, 2014

Canamex Announces Appointment of Michael Pesner to Board of Directors

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:30:37 +0000

Canamex Resources Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Pesner, CPA, CA to the board of directors of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Pesner is currently the President of Hermitage Canada Finance Inc., a corporation specializing in financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and restructuring. Mr. Pesner spent 26 years as a partner at KPMG and predecessor firms. He currently sits on the board of a number of public and private corporations, including Richmont Mines Inc., Quest Rare Minerals Ltd.

Raptor Pharmaceutical Appoints Gregg Lapointe and Georges Gemayel to Board of Directors

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:28:43 +0000

Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. (RPTP) today announced the appointment of Gregg Lapointe and Georges Gemayel, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2015. As previously disclosed, they will be joining Julie Anne Smith, President and CEO-Designate as she succeeds Christopher Starr, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer and joins the Board effective January 1, 2015.

Alderon Appoints Interim CFO

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:27:53 +0000

Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX: ADV) (NYSE MKT: AXX) (“Alderon” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr. Anthony Glavac as Interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company effective December 29, 2014. Alderon’s current CFO, Mr. Francois Laurin, is taking an executive position outside of the mining sector in the New Year and is committed to ensuring a seamless transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Glavac.
... Mr. Glavac is a CPA, CA and earned his graduate diploma in Public Accountancy and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from ��SM��.

Harper gets new security adviser amid major shuffle of senior public service

��SM�� — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:11:17 +0000

Richard Fadden, the deputy minister of National Defence and former spymaster, became the prime minister’s national security adviser as part of a sweeping shakeup at the senior ranks of Canada’s bureaucracy.
... Kelly Gillis, the senior assistant deputy minister at Industry Canada responsible for Spectrum, information technologies and telecommunications, is moved up to associate deputy minister at Industry.

Appointment of Cristiane Tinmouth as Interim Assistant Vice-Principal, Financial Services

��SM�� — Mon, 26 May 2014 15:00:57 +0000

Cristiane Tinmouth (DPA'87) has agreed to serve as Interim Assistant Vice-Principal, Financial Services – effective June 2, 2014, following the departure of Albert Caponi.

eXplorance Named in Gartner’s “Cool Vendors in Education, 2014” Report

��SM�� — Fri, 23 May 2014 20:21:28 +0000

Providing course evaluation and Learning Experience Management tools, eXplorance is being designated by Gartner as innovative, intriguing and impactful in the arena of adaptive learning.

... “We are proud to be recognised by Gartner, a globally renowned analyst firm, as a Cool Vendor. We are committed to assisting academic leaders in improving the teaching and learning experience,” says Samer Saab (MBA'96), eXplorance’s CEO.

The Amazing Mace

��SM�� — Wed, 21 May 2014 15:56:57 +0000

When Richard III was frantically canvassing Bosworth Field for a horse, the mace was still feared as a “bruising iron of wrath.”

In Haiti, Making Social Sustainability Essential to Apparel Factory Life

��SM�� — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:01:07 +0000

Threads 4 Thought, Boxercraft, Arcade Fire and OSP Group are just a few of the customers placing production with Industrial Revolution II (IRII), and if you asked them why they chose the Port-au-Prince, Haiti-based apparel factory, they'd surely point to its high quality knit tops and bottoms, competitive pricing and proximity to North American markets, but there's another reason these companies are drawn to IRII: because of its social mission.

5N Plus Holds Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Appoints New Chairman of the Board

��SM�� — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:02:26 +0000

5N Plus Inc., the leading producer of specialty metal and chemical products, held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders yesterday in Montreal, Quebec.

... Ms. Nathalie Le Prohon (BCom'84) is a professional board member with over 30 years of extensive experience in management and consulting including 20 years in senior executive positions at IBM in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto and Paris including her last position as Vice President Strategic Outsourcing Sales, IBM Global Services.

CEO Relearns, Rebuilds After Brain Injury

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:35:19 +0000

On Aug. 17, 2011, everything changed for Jonathan Goodman (MBA'94).

The aggressive, hard-driving executive - at the time the CEO of hugely successful drug distributor Paladin Labs Inc. - had just sealed one of Paladin's biggest acquisitions. Taking a celebratory bicycle ride with fellow employees in the hills north of Montreal, he fell off his bike and hit his head. Despite wearing a helmet, the result was a serious brain injury.

Column: There Was No One Else Like Herb Gray

��SM�� — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:29:11 +0000

Nothing so became Herb Gray (BCom'52) than the manner in which he left the House of Commons, where he was the third-longest serving parliamentarian in our history.

... Gray was proud to be Canada’s first Jewish cabinet minister. He grew up in a Canada that was not always kind to people of his ilk, but he succeeded nonetheless, studying commerce at ��SM�� and law at Osgoode Hall.

��SM�� Lawyers Converge at SCC for Kazemi Case

��SM�� — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:45:56 +0000

What are the odds that a dozen of our graduates would converge at the Supreme Court of Canada arguing for different intervenors in a single, high-profile case? On March 18, 2014, those odds were good indeed.

Hot List 2014

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:33:16 +0000

Who's moving and shaking Canadian HR? We're showcasing this country's high achievers as the industry faces growing challenges and success. Three EMBA alumni are featured in this list:

Florent Francoeur (EMBA'11) – Président-Directeur general, Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agrees (page 19)

Giulia Cirillo (EMBA'11) – Corporate Vice President, Human Resources, Bombardier Recreational Products (page 22)

Michel Boucher (EMBA'10) - Vice President, Human Resources and Quality Systems, EMBA 2010 (page 24)

Immobilier résidentiel: printemps post-électoral à Montréal

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:24:50 +0000

Maintenant que la saison froide - et surtout la campagne électorale - est terminée, l'industrie immobilière anticipe un certain redressement du marché ce printemps à Montréal.

«On prévoit que le prochain trimestre sera probablement beaucoup plus fort que celui qu'on vient de vivre, là, maintenant que les élections et l'hiver sont derrière nous, a fait valoir à La Presse Affaires Dominic St-Pierre (EMBA'14), directeur de Royal LePage pour le Québec. Il y a des signes encourageants.»

Canada’s Bensadoun Becomes Billionaire Selling Aldo Shoes

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:14:27 +0000

Tanya Graber, a resident of Switzerland, researched fashion retailer Aldo on the Internet before her vacation to New York City.

“We saw these handbags and we wanted to buy these handbags,” Graber said, gesturing to the camel-colored leather model on the checkout counter at the company’s store on Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.

... The retailer has a value of $1.7 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, making Aldo’s executive chairman, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom'64, LLD'12), a billionaire.

Paladin Labs Founder Finds a New Knight

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:04:31 +0000

Entrepreneurs Jonathan Goodman (MBA'94) and Mark Beaudet built Paladin Labs Inc. from zero into a $3.2-billion international pharmaceuticals distributor in only 19 years.

Now Goodman, chairman of Paladin Labs when it was sold to Pennsylvania-based Endo Health Solutions Inc. on Feb. 28, has founded Knight Therapeutics Inc. in Montreal.

LG Electronics changes tack for smartwatch battle with Samsung

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:24:26 +0000

Wearable devices are just starting to take off and global electronics companies are racing to release smartwatches ahead of rivals to capture a bigger slice of the emerging next-generation market.

... LG plans to introduce a smartwatch jointly developed with Google. The G Watch will be released sometime between April and June this year. President Park Jong-seok (IMPM'07) of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said that the opportunity to work with Google "was the perfect chance for LG to really pull out all stops in both design and engineering."

Woulfe Mining Appoints Michel Gaucher as Chief Executive Officer

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:48:33 +0000

Woulfe Mining Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michel Gaucher (MBA'69) as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Gaucher replaces Hubert Marleau as CEO although Mr. Marleau remains a member of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company wishes to extend its gratitude to Mr. Marleau for his tenure as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

... Michel holds a Bachelor of Arts from College Stanislas, a Bachelor of Science from Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal, an MBA from ��SM�� and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal.

Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian on How to Change the World with a Little Code and Some Internet

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:38:02 +0000

Alexis Ohanian is many things: a dedicated entrepreneur who is an ambassador for the prestigious Y Combinator program he graduated from; a political and social web activist; the founder of Reddit; the author of Without their Permission; and as it turns out, extraordinarily tall.

Thanks to the McHacks organizing committee, and ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, he came to speak to a jam-packed room in the center of Montreal.

-Article by Roger Huang (BCom'13)

Career Rocket Fuel: Whether You're a Millennial or Eyeing Retirement, Here's What You Really Need to Get Right about Work

��SM�� — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:36:23 +0000

Ogilvy One's Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom'79) spends a lot of time thinking and talking about careers. Here, he offers a detailed plan for each stage of work life, designed with long-term success in mind.

Having spent over 35 years in business in global firms, I have seen tens of thousands of career trajectories--from the first steps of entry-level millennials to the long journeys of Fortune 500 CEOs.

Rami Aslan Appointed as Türk Telekom CEO

��SM�� — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:40:01 +0000

Türk Telekom, the leading communications and convergence technology company in Turkey, announces the restructuring of its leadership by combining the roles of the Group CEO and the General Manager into a single CEO position. Rami Aslan (BCom'94, MBA'97), who has been serving on the board of Türk Telekom and as CEO of Oger Telecom, is appointed as CEO of Türk Telekom as of December 10, 2013. In addition to his current roles, he will be appointed as a member of Türk Telekom Executive Committee and member of the boards of Avea and TTNet.

La collaboration en entreprise, une tendance qui est là pour rester? Geneviève Rossier et Marie-Josée Lareau aux Grands Communicateurs le 27 novembre

��SM�� — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:39:16 +0000

Très tendance dans les organisations aujourd'hui, la collaboration est présentée dans les écoles de gestion comme un facteur de création de valeur en entreprise, une qualité essentielle pour tout gestionnaire moderne qui se respecte.

Des projets dans la Ville reine

��SM�� — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:55:23 +0000

Ingénieure en bâtiment, Nadine Léonard (EMBA'11) a été promue vice-présidente régionale l'an dernier chez Pomerleau. Fraîchement installée à Toronto, on lui a confié le mandat d'y gérer le nouveau bureau de l'entreprise québécoise de construction.

«J'avais un vif intérêt à conquérir un nouveau marché, à traverser la barrière culturelle pour que l'entreprise puisse prendre de l'essor et diversifier ses activités, affirme-t-elle. Je venais d'ailleurs de terminer mon mémoire de maîtrise sur le développement de Pomerleau en terres nord-américaines.»

Changements chez Ivanhoé Cambridge

��SM�� — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:37:11 +0000

Ivanhoé Cambridge, la filiale immobilière de la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, a embauché Mario Morroni à titre de vice-président exécutif, stratégie et allocation du capital. Il quittera ses fonctions au conseil d'administration d'Ivanhoé Cambridge avant son entrée en poste le 13 janvier. M. Morroni, qui possède un baccalauréat en administration des affaires de l'Université Concordia, est actuellement pdg de l'Association de bienfaisance et de retraite des policiers et policières de la Ville de Montréal.

Columbus Exploration Corp: Columbus Exploration Appoints Drew Clark as Senior Vice President

��SM�� — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:53:05 +0000

Columbus Exploration Corporation, is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its management team with the addition of Drew Clark (BCom'06) as Senior Vice President.
... Drew obtained his Bachelor's in Commerce Degree from ��SM�� and is a CFA Charter holder.

Read full article: 4-Traders, November 25, 2013

LG Electronics Inc.: LG Electronics Names New Executives

��SM�� — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:44:56 +0000

LG Electronics (LG) today announced 44 executive appointments, among them three new company presidents. Among the promotions are new executives to lead the Home Entertainment (HE) Company and Global Sales and Marketing Office. New positions are effective December 1, 2013 with promotions taking effect on January 1, 2014.

In the Hot Seat with Larry Leblanc

��SM�� — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:14:04 +0000

Montreal’s celebrated Just for Laughs festival is arguably the world’s premier showcase for international comedy.

Founded in 1983, the annual summer festival attracts over two million people, and has booked thousands upon thousands of comics, pantomimes, and acrobatic acts over the decades.

SAQ: Alain Brunet remplacera Philippe Duval comme PDG

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:11:34 +0000

La Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) a choisi de recruter à l’interne pour remplacer le PDG sortant Philippe Duval, qui n’a pas sollicité de nouveau mandat.
Alain Brunet (EMBA'11), qui est actuellement vice-président et chef de l’exploitation de la société d’État, occupera ses nouvelles fonctions à compter du 1er janvier prochain.
... M. Brunet détient une maîtrise en administration des affaires des universités ��SM�� et HEC.

Pacific Therapeutics Announces Addition To Management Team

��SM�� — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:22:16 +0000

Pacific Therapeutics Ltd. (the "Company") is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the repurposing and reformulation of existing FDA approved drugs for large markets. Mr. Doug Unwin, President and CEO of Pacific Therapeutics Ltd. (the "Issuer") is pleased to announce that the Issuer has engaged Ms. Wendy Chan (MBA'92) to fill the role as VP Strategy and Marketing on a part-time basis. The contract with Ms. Chan is for one year.

Laurentide Controls Announces New President

��SM�� — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:19:30 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Steve Dustin (MBA'99) has become the 4th president of Laurentide Controls in its 45th year of operation, succeeding Chris Dickson.
Chris Dickson assumed the role as President of Laurentide in 1996 and led the company to become the leading process automation supplier in Quebec, Atlantic Canada and Eastern Ontario. Chris will transition to an advisory role and continue to provide guidance to Laurentide’s management team through September 30, 2014.

Gabriel Fal : Un crack à la Présidence du conseil d’administration d’Ecobank

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:59:57 +0000

Le quotidien Enquête annonce, dans sa livraison du jour, l'arrivée d'un nouveau Président du conseil d’administration (Pca) à Ecobank Sénégal. Il s’agit de Gabriel Fal (MBA'80), Président-directeur général de CGF Bourse, président de la Bourse régionale des valeurs mobilières (BRVM).

About Town: Week of August 29

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:57:47 +0000

Cataract Surgery
The Jewish General Hospital is hoping to reduce wait times for cataract surgery by better managing its resources. It recently conducted an analysis of its operations using an approach developed by the Harvard Business School and found that it could make improvements that would increase its capacity for cataract surgery by as much as 50 per cent.
... Experts from the JGH and ��SM��’s Desautels Faculty of Management collaborated in this analysis.
Nulman the Collector

Monarchy Resources Announces New President

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:56:49 +0000

The Company is pleased to announce that it has appointed Jose Perez (BCom'96) as President, Secretary and Director of the Company. Jose Perez aged 39, over the last several years has consulted to various reporting and non-reporting companies in the mining, oil & gas, technology and energy efficiency sectors. Providing guidance on corporate finance, business development, marketing and investor outreach programs. Mr. Perez has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from ��SM��, where he specialized in Finance and International Business.

9 Reasons to Upgrade Your Executive Education

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:54:49 +0000

Reason No. 1
Because it's an excuse to travel the world
If you're going to leave the house to go to school, you might as well go all the way. That's easy these days, with so many of Canada's executive education programs making travel a core part of the curriculum.
... Craig MacTavish, GM of the Edmonton Oilers, has a Queen's EMBA. Stephen Jarislowsky and Paul Desmarais Jr. (BCom'77, LLD'12) are executives-in-residence at ��SM��'s Desautels Faculty of Management. You get the idea.

A New Player in the Managed Mobility Game - Your Carrier

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:54:05 +0000

Organizations have been benefiting from the increased productivity and flexibility the mobile revolution has brought to the working world for quite some time. However, with thousands of employees bringing in one or more types of devices that need to access corporate systems, the problem has become too complicated for enterprises to manage on their own. The quick, simple solutions are no longer enough, and the market is transitioning to where enterprises need a single solution that helps them manage their entire mobile environment.

Ça bouge au musée des beaux-arts de Montréal

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:53:15 +0000

Danielle Champagne, qui occupait à la fois les postes de directrice des communications au Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal et de directrice de la Fondation du Musée, se consacrera désormais uniquement à ce dernier rôle. Zoë Beaudry (BCom'00), ancienne directrice des communications à la TOHU, assumera cette même fonction et succédera à Mme Champagne. Mme Beaudry, qui possède un baccalauréat en commerce de l'Université ��SM��, a été directrice en gestion de la marque chez Telus et travaillé au sein des agences de publicité BBDO et Cossette.

Former Hab Mathieu Darche Starts Second Career with Delmar

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:52:32 +0000

It took him 13 years, but former Canadiens forward Mathieu Darche (BCom'00) is finally putting his ��SM�� international business degree to great use.
For the past three weeks, Darche has been settling in as director of business development and public relations for Lachine-headquartered Delmar International Inc., a global giant in freight forwarding and customs brokerage.
His appointment to the newly created position will be announced on Tuesday via Delmar press release.

Le voyage : une industrie complexe et fragmentée

��SM�� — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:51:41 +0000

Voici deux mois, on apprenait que Joseph Adamo (BCom'87, MBA'92), vice-président marketing du groupe Transat, remplacerait Yves Lalumière à la présidence de Transat Distribution Canada. Peu connu dans notre industrie, le nouveau grand patron des Club Voyages, Marlin Travel et autres marques du réseau de distribution de Transat peut pourtant se prévaloir d’un parcours impressionnant dans le domaine du marketing : il a été membre de la haute direction de grandes sociétés comme Marketel, Telus Mobilité, Bell Canada et le Groupe Pages Jaunes.

Le voyage : une industrie complexe et fragmentée

��SM�� — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:40:36 +0000

Janice Yip: Today's Notable Young Professional

��SM�� — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:35:35 +0000

Janice Yip (BCom'05) has developed an incredibly diverse profile during her eight years in marketing, from media planning for ALDO’s YouthAids campaign to deciphering the market positioning of different drugs, launching business jets internationally, and attending fashion shows in Sweden...

Gabriel Fal : Un crack à la Présidence du conseil d’administration d’Ecobank

��SM�� — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:37:47 +0000

Le quotidien Enquête annonce, dans sa livraison du jour, l'arrivée d'un nouveau Président du conseil d’administration (Pca) à Ecobank Sénégal. Il s’agit de Gabriel Fal (MBA'80), Président-directeur général de CGF Bourse, président de la Bourse régionale des valeurs mobilières (BRVM).

The School of Internet Marketing Instructor Dan Maynard Explains Why Small Businesses Should be Using YouTube to Increase Revenue

��SM�� — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:46:05 +0000

When used properly, YouTube can be a powerful tool in getting the word out about your business faster than nearly any other social media network. In May 2011, YouTube reported on its company blog that it received more than three billion views per day. Just seven months later in January 2012, YouTube stated that figure had increased to more than six billion views per day*. That number continues to grow everyday and that means big money for businesses who utilize YouTube as part of their marketing strategy.

Louise St-Pierre à la tête de Cogeco Câble

��SM�� — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:08:02 +0000

Cogeco Câble a annoncé mardi la nomination de Louise St-Pierre (BCom'78) au poste de présidente et chef de la direction de Cogeco Câble Canada.
... Diplômée de l'Université ��SM��, en finances et en marketing, Mme St-Pierre avait auparavant géré et offert des services de consultation chez DMR au Québec, au Nouveau-Brunswick et en Alberta, et mené des mandats auprès d'IBM.

Passing of John Dobson

��SM�� — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:43:30 +0000

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Dobson (BCom'49) at The Montreal General Hospital.

Denis Desautels: Sober Second Thoughts from a Corporate Veteran

��SM�� — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:11:42 +0000

"I wish it never happened.”

For the past 90 minutes, Denis Desautels (BCom'64) has been reflecting amicably over lunch on a career that included a decade-long stint as Auditor-General of Canada and another decade as chairman of Laurentian Bank of Canada.

... “His only fault, which we tease him about, is that he doesn’t know how to say ‘No,’” says Sheila Fraser (BCom'72), his successor as auditor-general and former colleague at Ernst & Young.

Windsor Capital Advisors Announces That WB II Acquisition Corp. and Input Capital Corp. Have Entered Into Amalgamation Agreement

��SM�� — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:26:44 +0000

WB II Acquisition Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a “three-cornered” amalgamation agreement (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) pursuant to the provisions of The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan) dated July 5, 2013 with Input Capital Corp. (“Input”) and 101235015 Saskatchewan Ltd. (“WB II Subco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of WB II, whereby Input will amalgamate with WB II Subco (the “Amalgamation”).

Olympic Twins, National Soccer Champs, among 2013 Inductees to ��SM�� Sports Hall of Fame

��SM�� — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:09:55 +0000

Four national team members, including a pair of Olympians and ��SM��’s 1982 Redmen soccer team – which captured the Canadian championship – headline a new cast of inductees selected for the ��SM�� Sports Hall of Fame, bringing the list of honoured members to 116 since the pantheon opened in 1996.

Meet the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing Fellows

��SM�� — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:48:35 +0000

We took a look at the Top 10 most-read posts of all time on SocialFinance.ca and realized something surprising. Of all of our posts—pieces on the ins and outs of microfinance, deep-dives on social impact bonds and thoughtful analyses on the state of Islamic finance—two of the pieces that made the top ten were job postings; offerings of employment either from the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing or from our friends at SiG.
... Katie Gibson (MBA'07): Impact Finance Lab Fellow
What she’s up to at the Centre:

Award Winning Teacher and Researcher to be McMaster’s New AVP, Teaching and Learning

��SM�� — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:49:15 +0000

July 1st is a particularly important day at McMaster this year. It’s the day the University’s Centre for Leadership and Learning (CLL) officially becomes the Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (MIIETL) and it is the official start date for its new leader, Arshad Ahmad (MBA'81).

Alderon Iron Ore Appoints New CFO

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:16:05 +0000

Alderon's current CFO, Keith Santorelli, gave notice to Alderon of his intention to pursue other opportunities and is committed to ensuring a seamless transition of his responsibilities to Laurin.
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX: T.ADV, Stock Forum) announced the appointment of François Laurin (BCom'82, DPA'83) as Chief Financial Officer of the company.

... Laurin earned a graduate diploma in Public Accountancy and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from ��SM��.

Conducting an Energy Design Review [Chemical Engineering Progress]

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:40:44 +0000

Formal energy design reviews help to ensure that energy is treated as a key factor in decision-making throughout the various stages of a design project. This approach can significantly improve a site's energy performance.

... ROBERT GRIESBACH (MBA'74), P.Eng., CMC, is Director of Energy Consulting for Hatch, Ltd., where he is responsible for Hatch's energy management practice and its supply-side energy consulting work.

Shining Stars of Aviation

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:21:40 +0000

History is hardly new at the Canada Air and Space Museum in Ottawa, but the eclectic display of vintage and modern aircraft was enhanced on May 30 by the presence of living history – specifically, the 2013 inductees into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF).

Se lancer en affaires, c'est du sport

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:57:13 +0000

Rien ne prédestinait la triathlète Kathy Tremblay et la joueuse de volleyball de plage Marie-Andrée Lessard à lancer une entreprise ensemble. Pourtant, c'est au coeur du village olympique des Jeux de Londres, l'été dernier, qu'une rencontre fortuite leur a permis de jeter les bases d'Équipe Altius, qui propose des services de santé aux entreprises.

Obituary: War veteran Bernard Finestone shared his stories of battle and loss with schoolchildren

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:00:21 +0000

Bernard Finestone (BCom'41), a veteran of the Second World War who shared vivid stories of battle, death and loss from the front with Montreal schoolchildren, has died at age 93.

Former BlackBerry Executive Frenny Bawa Joins Vancouver's Nanotech Security

��SM�� — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:01:17 +0000

Nanotech Security, based out of Simon Fraser University, is welcoming back an alumnus to join the team for anti-counterfeit technology KolourOptiks.

Alan Desnoyers prend du galon chez BMO Harris

��SM�� — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:57:42 +0000

Alan Desnoyers (BCom'85) a été promu vice-président et directeur général pour le Québec de BMO Banque privée Harris. M. Desnoyers, qui dirigera une équipe d'une centaine de personnes, sera responsable de la mise en oeuvre de la stratégie globale de cette entité qui offre aux plus fortunés des services bancaires et fiduciaires, ainsi que des services de gestion de placement, de planification successorale et philanthropiques.

TELUS President & Chief Executive Officer, Darren Entwistle Speaks Out: Innovation & Mentorship

��SM�� — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:15:55 +0000

The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance issued the following news release: Please take five minutes to view the video of TELUS President & CEO, Darren Entwistle (MBA'88), who was interviewed recently by Hart Hillman, CATA National Leadership Council member, on the importance of innovation and mentorship to creating Canada's competitive innovation nation.

Running Rural Estate Was Step into New World

��SM�� — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:20:00 +0000

Few people have the confidence to apply for a job - especially a high-level position - without meeting the main criteria for the role. But John Varley (IMPM'00) did and was offered the job.

He then suffered two or three sleepless nights agonising over whether to accept it.

Opinion: A Challenge: Let Quebec Suceed

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:16 +0000

Occasions for defining moments do not arise every day. When they do, we must seize the opportunities they present for improving everyone’s life.

Silicon Valley's Azure Capital Partners Opens its Canadian Office in Alberta to Actively Seek Investments across Canada

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:11:54 +0000

Azure Capital Partners, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage information technology and internet companies, announced today the opening of its Canadian office in Calgary, Alberta. Headquartered in San Francisco, Azure has extensive relationships in Silicon Valley, which it has leveraged by investing almost half of its funds outside of the Bay Area across North America over the past thirteen years.

W. Brook Hamilton Named President of Tredegar Corporation’s Bonnell Aluminum Subsidiary

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:16:23 +0000

Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) announced that W. Brook Hamilton (BCom'78) has been named President of the William L. Bonnell Company (“Bonnell”), effective June 1, 2013. Mr. Hamilton, who currently serves as Bonnell’s Director, Business Planning, will succeed Duncan A. Crowdis, who will retire June 1, 2013.

WCM Announces Appointment of New President

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:24:14 +0000

The Women in Capital Markets Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Reynolds (MBA'98) as President, effective April 22, 2013.
... Ms. Reynolds received her MBA from ��SM��, where she had earlier obtained a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Political Science. She is currently Chair of the Board of the Microskills Business Incubator. She is also a Director on the Board of Studio 180, and a member of Canadian Women in Private Equity.

Total Diving, a PADI Scuba Center in Montreal, Announces the Opening of a New Dive Shop in the East-End of Montreal

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:25:05 +0000

'Total Diving - Montreal Scuba', a PADI Career Development Center, is announcing the opening of a new dive shop to serve scuba divers in the East-End of Montreal.

Golub Group Expands Research Team

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:26:49 +0000

The Golub Group LLC is proud to announce the addition of two equity analysts to its research team: Michael Kon (MBA'04) and Matt Gordon, both CFA charterholders.

Profession: homme de ménage

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:28:08 +0000

«Votre emploi ne devrait pas vous définir, vous définissez ce que vous faites, rappelle Tolulope Ilesanmi (MBA'05), cofondateur de l’entreprise d’entretien ménager Nettoyage Zénith. Être homme de ménage ne me définit pas, mais je le fais d’abord parce que j’aime ça.»
C’est pendant ses études au MBA à l’Université ��SM�� que le Nigérian d’origine a eu la piqûre et où l’idée de lancer une telle compagnie, avec la complicité de sa femme Ibironke Oyekanle, a germé, parcours étonnant s’il en est. Le point sur ce domaine des plus méconnus.

Killer Snowplow Takes Tribeca

��SM�� — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:31:46 +0000

Anyone who’s experienced the absurdity and terror of being nearly run over by one of Montreal’s little sidewalk snowplows will certainly relate to the feature debut of screenwriter Marc Tulin (MBA'02).
Co-written with and directed by Tulin’s long-time creative collaborator Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais, Whitewash premieres April 19 at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival, with additional screenings April 21 and 27.

��SM�� Grad Bettez Nominated for International FISU Award

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:16:00 +0000

Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom'11), a ��SM�� graduate and former BLG Award winner as athlete of the year in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, has been selected by the CIS as their nominee for best individual female university athlete honours for the third annual FISU Gender Equality - Sport Awards gala.
As the Canadian representative of the Fédération internationale du sport universitaire, CIS has put Bettez's name forward as well as a nomination for the University of Victoria's "SheKicks" campaign, which has been nominated in the special projects category.

Two Vancouver CEOs among Top 10 Bosses in Canada

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:12:21 +0000

Two Vancouver-based CEOs are among 10 Canadian bosses to receive top approval ratings by employees in a website survey.
Telus CEO Darren Entwistle (MBA'88) received an 84-per-cent rating — seventh overall — while Lululemon CEO Christine Day got an 83-per-cent rating, or ninth overall.
The two business leaders were rated on the website Glassdoor, a job and career site where employees anonymously dish on the pros and cons of their companies and bosses.

Moderating MOOCs

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:53:51 +0000

MOOC, an acronym that's odd to pronounce, stands for Massive Open Online Course. In a nutshell, a MOOC allows free access online to top courses and teachers from elite universities.
"MOOCs are probably the most profound development in higher education in the past year," says Arshad Ahmad (MBA'81), an associate professor of finance at Concordia's John Molson School of Business. The experts envision classes of 100,000 students or more, from around the globe, taught by top professors with all the latest presentation tools.

New Klondike Exploration Ltd.: New Klondike Appoints Chairman and Grants Options

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:46:43 +0000

New Klondike Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: NK) ("New Klondike" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William Ollerhead (MBA'89) to the position of Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. He has been a member of the Board since February 2008 and will also continue to act as Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee. Mr. Ollerhead will take a leading role in advancing the Company's corporate governance policies and have a more active, day-to-day role, assisting management to meet the Company's objectives.

Boise Inc. CEO Alexander Toeldte Receives ASPI 2013 Customer Executive of the Year Award

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:54:57 +0000

The Association of Supplier to the Paper Industry (ASPI) has awarded Alexander Toeldte (MBA'86), President and CEO of Boise Inc., with the ASPI 2013 Customer Executive of the Year Award.
The Customer Executive of the Year Award is the highest honor that ASPI bestows on an individual. It is granted to a paper industry executive who has demonstrated extraordinary effectiveness in working with a range of suppliers to enhance productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of his or her company using a wide spectrum of supplied products and services.

Scoring an MBA & Hockey Fame

��SM�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:59:14 +0000

There’s lots of reasons for girls to play hockey — the fun, the athleticism, the opportunity to travel and introduce Canada’s game to new circles of fans.
But for Montreal native Catherine Ward (BCom'09), who will be playing defence for Team Canada next month, one of the perks of playing top-level hockey was the chance to score a solid post-secondary education with hockey scholarships.

Not your average banker: where business degrees led three grads

��SM�� — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:27:42 +0000

Business school graduates once made a beeline for jobs in banking, accounting and marketing. But now many carve out careers in new or non-traditional fields. Here’s how three recent graduates are making a mark:

… Fady Dagher (EMBA’12)

Degree: Executive MBA, ��SM��-HEC Montréal, 2012

Occupation: Chief inspector of innovative processes and operational practices, City of Montreal Police

MidDel Consulting Announces the Promotion of Sean Spector, MBA, PMP to Principal, Energy Consulting Practice

��SM�� — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:06:01 +0000

MidDel Consulting is pleased to announce the Promotion of Sean Spector (MBA’97) to Principal of MidDel’s Energy Consulting practice. Sean will be based in Toronto, Canada.

… Sean attained his Project Management Professional (PMP) designation in 2010 and is a member in good standing with the Project Management Institute. He holds an MBA in International Business Management from ��SM�� in Montreal, Canada.

People, Places and Players Making News on the Canadian Media Scene

��SM�� — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:38:12 +0000

Martin Longchamps (BCom’96) is the new Vice President, Business Development, Digital Solutions for TC Media. He will remain in his current position of Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions for TC Transcontinental. The appointment is effective immediately.

Stimulus marathon good for gold price: Eric Winmill

��SM�� — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:36:15 +0000

Eric Winmill (BCom’97), mining equities research analyst with Casimir Capital, sees great potential for small-cap metals producers and developers in the Americas—home to good infrastructure, skilled workers and great geology.

In this Gold Report interview, Winmill also explains how "all-in" cash costs are making it easier for companies and investors to understand—and predict—cash-flow generation and identifies companies that he expects to take off.

The importance of research

��SM�� — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:48:36 +0000

The chances of a small business surviving passed its teething period are never good, with half of all startups falling to the wayside after five years. Here are four data collection methods that can help you beat the odds, even before starting your business.

… Gathering information through research is exactly what co-founders Zaina (BCom’05) and Rania Kana'an (BCom’08) did before they launched Ananasa, an online marketplace that enables artisans, artists and designers in the Middle East to sell their work worldwide.

Westmounter Dick Pound has dedicated his life to clean sport

��SM�� — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:49:12 +0000

The ��SM�� Institute for the Study of Canada’s upcoming conference “Lifting off and Flying High” focuses on cultivating talent and success in this country in the fields of culture, high-tech, and athletics.

But one of the panelists, Westmount resident and former Olympian Dick Pound (BCom’62), knows that in sports where milliseconds separate first and second place, the drive for success at all costs can be a destructive force.

Bank Sales Consulting Firm Clarity Advantage Appoints Lars Eller as Director of Sales and Marketing

��SM�� — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:51:42 +0000

Clarity Advantage, a bank sales consulting firm specializing in helping their clients accelerate sales to small and medium-sized companies, announced today the appointment of Lars Eller (MBA’92) to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Eller will consult with Clarity clients on sales and sales management issues, lead the development of strategic sales and marketing programs, and direct the company’s sales and marketing team.

… Eller holds an MBA from ��SM�� and is a graduate of the CBA Graduate School of Retail Banking.

CAMRT names new chief executive officer

��SM�� — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:45:49 +0000

OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is pleased to announce the appointment of François Couillard (MBA’90), as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 4, 2013.

Industrial Alliance Appoints New VP, Auto Financing

��SM�� — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:31:40 +0000

Industrial Alliance Trust recently announced the appointment of Liliane Dubois (BCom’87) to the position of Vice President, Auto Financing. With a Bachelor of Commerce from ��SM��, Ms. Dubois has worked over 25 years in the field of auto financing. Her experience in the field covers both retail and commercial financing.

Read full article: Autosphere, January 11, 2013

Videology Announces Leadership for Global Expansion

��SM�� — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:57:32 +0000

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Videology— a digital advertising platform and solutions provider—has announced additions to its management team to power the rapid expansion of its global network in 2013. In 2012 the company took its market-leading video advertising platform—as well as its expanded capabilities in display, rich media and mobile—into eight new markets with further expansion planned this year.

Calgarian takes first steps on quest to end human trafficking

��SM�� — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:54:40 +0000

On Nov. 3, 22-year-old Samantha McManus (BCom’12) took her first steps toward combating the inhumanity of human trafficking. She, along with 22 other walkers representing 12 countries around the world, began a 15-day trek from Bangkok, Thailand, to the Myanmar border in support of the Freedom to Walk initiative. The campaign raises both awareness for human trafficking issues and funds to assist those men, women and children whose lives have been affected by the atrocities of forced labour and sex.

Mark Beaudet: Stepping into the breach in the CEO’s absence

��SM�� — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:53:16 +0000

In August, 2011, Paladin Labs Inc. founder and CEO Jonathan Goodman (MBA'94) was involved in a terrible bicycle accident and had to relinquish his job to recover. His position running the Montreal-based drug distributor was taken over by long-time colleague, vice-president Mark Beaudet (BCom’90), who has now been interim CEO for almost a year-and-a-half. Mr.

Thomas Lecordier

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:21:26 +0000

Thomas Lecordier (MBA’97) est nommé directeur général de Mediagong. Il finalisera l'intégration de l'agence, acquise en décembre 2011, au sein du groupe Leo Burnett France.

«CGI offre un point d'entrée intéressant sur un horizon de 2 à 5 ans» - Christine Décarie, gestionnaire de portefeuille chez Groupe Investors

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:50:38 +0000

Décrivez-nous votre philosophie d'investissement en quelques mots.

Je cherche de la croissance à un prix raisonnable. Je préfère les entreprises au premier ou au deuxième rang de leur secteur. J'accorde une importance particulière aux dirigeants. Par rapport à deux entreprises d'un même secteur, la direction peut faire la différence entre celle qui est rentable et celle qui ne l'est pas. Je prends également en compte l'évaluation du titre.

Changement au ca de Lavery

��SM�� — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:49:22 +0000

L'avocat André Vautour (MBA’90) remplace Richard Dolan à la présidence du conseil d'administration du cabinet Lavery, auquel il s'est joint comme associé en 2007. Il poursuivra aussi sa pratique dans le domaine du droit des sociétés et du droit commercial. M. Vautour, qui se spécialise aussi dans le domaine du droit de l'informatique, figure dans l'édition 2013 du répertoire The Best Lawyers in Canada dans les domaines du droit de la technologie de l'information et du droit des technologies.

Jean Gattuso appointed President of Lassonde Industries Inc.

��SM�� — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:16:30 +0000

ROUGEMONT, QC, Dec. 12, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Pierre-Paul Lassonde, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Gattuso (BCom’79) to the position of President of Lassonde Industries Inc. This appointment is effective immediately. Jean Gattuso will concurrently hold his new position and his current position as Chief Operating Officer of Lassonde Industries Inc. and President and Chief Executive Officer of A. Lassonde Inc., a subsidiary of the group.

Fulgurante croissance pour David’s Tea

��SM�� — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:36:48 +0000

David's Tea, la compagnie co-fondée par le Montréalais David Segal (BCom'04), connaît une croissance fulgurante aux États-Unis. En moins d'un an, on compte déjà une quinzaine de boutiques à New York, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago et ce n'est que le début.

Lire l’article complet: Le Journal de Québec, 11 décembre 2012

“Sans le secteur pluriel, notre société ne serait pas la même” – Pascal Lépine, Président d’Atypic

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:22:27 +0000

Pascal Lépine (EMBA'12) a mis plus de 10 ans à trouver la vocation de la firme qu'il a fondée en 1999. Atypic est devenue il y a deux ans une société-conseil auprès d'organismes à but non lucratif et d'organisations caritatives.

«Nous divisons toujours le monde entre le secteur privé et le public, alors qu'entre les deux existe un monde très vaste sans lequel notre société ne serait pas la même», explique M. Lépine, 35 ans, qui détient 90 % d'Atypic.

Oakville CA Student Makes National Honour Roll

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:19:19 +0000

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 30, 2012) - Oakville Chartered Accounting student Alexandra Slattery (BCom’09) was one of just 27 Ontario students to make the prestigious Honour Roll for top marks on this year's Canada-wide Uniform Evaluation (UFE).

Megastar Development Corporation: Results of Annual General Meeting

��SM�� — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:16:49 +0000

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Dec. 4, 2012) - Megastar Development Corporation (“Megastar”, the “Company” or “MDV”) (TSX VENTURE:MDV)(FRANKFURT:M5Q) wishes to announce that at its annual general meeting held on November 29, 2012 the shareholders re-elected Dusan Berka and Chris Staargaard as directors of the Company for the upcoming year. Two new directors, Paul A. Smith of Bristol, UK and Jonathan M. Rich of Montreal, Quebec were also elected at the AGM.

Eric Boyko: Stingray's entrepreneur à go-go-go

��SM�� — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:52:29 +0000

A dot-com millionaire, a real estate investor and a money manager are sitting at a bar, talking passionately about national unity over the near-deafening techno music blaring from overhead speakers. Just another Thursday night in Montreal, where a thriving subculture of entrepreneurs frequently huddle in dark spaces to talk politics, celebrate their successes and plot their futures.

Brian Grassby Appointed CP CFO; Executive Vice-President and CFO Kathryn McQuade Retires

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:23:57 +0000

CALGARY, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ – Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) today announced that Brian Grassby (BCom’79, DPA’80) has been appointed Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective November 1, 2012. Kathryn McQuade has informed the company she will retire from the role of CFO on that date. McQuade will remain as a Senior Advisor to Grassby until the end of her contract in May 2013 to ensure a successful transition.

Sama Resources Appoints Mr. Benoit La Salle as Director and Chairman of the Board

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:19:31 +0000

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Oct. 16, 2012) - Sama Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SME) (“Sama” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Mr. Benoit La Salle (BCom’76, DPA’78), FCPA, FCA, has been appointed a Director of the Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.

Aldo at 40: Shoe retailer Aldo Bensadoun has a great deal to celebrate

��SM�� — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:42:00 +0000

Love, respect and integrity: those are the three principles upon which Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64) says he has built his global shoe business, now worth $1.8 billion in retail sales annually.

Given his charitable work, ready smile and the respect with which his thousands of employees refer to him as Mr. B., there may be something to it.

… The shoe business runs in the family. Bensadoun’s grandfather was a cobbler in Algeria, and his father had stores in Morocco. He grew up in Morocco and France before heading to the U.S. and then to ��SM�� for his university education.

Just for Laughs’ Andy Nulman Reveals His Formula for Funny

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:38 +0000

Bell Helicopter Announces Addition to Management Team in Canada

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:37 +0000

EU develops regulatory response to Macondo oil spill

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:34 +0000

Chantal Raiche, MBA, Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Human Resources

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:35 +0000

Ipanema Technologies Adds Senior Executives to Oversee Service Providers Relationships, Business Development

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:33 +0000

Scott McDonald Named President of Oliver Wyman

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:31 +0000

Le top 25 de la relève au Québec

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:30 +0000

Andy Nulman – Co-Founder of Just For Laughs

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:29 +0000

Imran Amed: minding the business of fashion

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:23 +0000

��SM�� athletes score historic sweep

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:26 +0000

Agnes Deng- Baring Asset Management (Asia) Ltd.

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:28 +0000

Help Make History Today

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:22 +0000

Nipun Sharma, BCom'97

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:21 +0000

Robert Goldberger, MBA'85

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:19 +0000

Dr. Mark J. Eisenberg, M MGMT'10

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:18 +0000

François Couillard, MBA'90

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:15 +0000

Michel Lanctôt, BCom'85

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:17 +0000

Ilias Konstantopoulos, BEng'88, MBA'92

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:14 +0000

Dr. Gad Saad, BSc'88, MBA'90

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:11 +0000

Vincenzo Ciampi, BCom'94

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:13 +0000

Ian Smith, BA'86, MBA'88

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:09 +0000

Maria Gonzalez, BCom'81, MBA'85

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:06 +0000

Mark Bajramovic (BCom'99, MBA'02) and Oren Tessler (BSc'98, MBA'05, MDCM'05)

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:07 +0000

Paul Chipperton, MBA'04

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:08 +0000

Maria Della Posta, BCom'85, MBA'91

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:04 +0000

Brooke Fishback, MBA'02

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:03 +0000

Simon Olivier, MBA'97

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:00 +0000

Stefan Danis, BCom'85

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:02 +0000

Robert Quance, MBA'84

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:58:59 +0000

Trip Allport, BCom'04

��SM�� — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:58:57 +0000

����SM���� Desautels Faculty of Management - Alumni News (Front Page)

GCPA Guest Lecturer Jason Binette-Adams receives the 2024 GCPA Dedication Award

Kanuk adapts jackets to milder winters, eyes international markets

Any changes to pension fund policies should carefully consider risks and rewards of domestic investments

Theatre piece brings awareness to humanitarian efforts

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Richardson receives teaching excellence award

2023 CFE Honour Roll for GCPA Participants

IMHL alumnus leads project to install 900 defibrillators in Quebec

Airbus Canada welcomes ����SM���� students to Mirabel

Remembering alumnus Bill Webb’s remarkable impact

Thibaut Millet recognized as top sustainability consultant

Niki Sahni’s Courage agency is leveraging authenticity to achieve growth

Brian O’Neill (BCom’51), former NHL Executive Vice-President and ����SM���� Hockey alum dies at 94

EMBA alumnus Jacques Farcy moves from SQDC to SAQ

Indigenous Graduate Spotlight: Leon Picha (BCom’23)

Linda and Robert J. Goldberger’s commitment to MBA Fellowship has helped it grow

MBA alum Thompson gives keynote at 2023 Lavender Grad

Graduates and Outstanding Achievements Celebrated at Spring Convocation 2023

Desautels Global Expert Daniel Dupont uses patience to ride out market turbulence

Announcing the 2023 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

Nabil Anouti is the Desautels valedictorian at ����SM����’s Spring 2023 Convocation

Several ����SM���� Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 ����SM���� Alumni Association Awards and Honours

Fighting food insecurity with...bugs?

Ram Panda to receive honorary doctorate from School of Continuing Studies

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Honours ����SM���� IMHL Graduates

BCom graduate Julia Ayim named Black Grad 2023 valedictorian

Fady Dagher plans to flatten the hierarchy of Montreal police force

Anita Nowak’s book Purposeful Empathy helps reviewer understand generation gaps in climate crisis impact

����SM���� to award honorary degree to CGI founder Serge Godin for exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship

����SM���� Executive Education goes to Gaspésie

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20)

Desautels African Business Initiative features alumni panellist Sekou Coulibaly

The lessons from this pandemic are helping Joanne Liu prepare us for the next one

Desautels alum record label achieves critical successes

43rd Desautels Management Achievement Awards celebrates industry “disruptors”

Philanthropist and visionary Marcel Desautels passes away at age 88

Maya Azouri and Jonathan Azouri named to 2023 Forbes 30 under 30

High profile Verizon executive Rima Qureshi maintains strong connection to Desautels

Eco-fashion brand Ecova tells the stories behind its green initiatives

����SM����’s Joanne Liu calls for global pandemic preparedness council in Scientific American

2022 Cundill History Prize recognizes the work of Harvard’s Tiya Miles

GCPA guest lecturer Taryn Welikovitch receives teaching excellence award

A new immersion program aims to help Longueuil police better deal with mental health calls

CFE Honour Roll for GCPA Participant

Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Recognizes Teaching Excellence at Desautels

Official launch of the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics

Médecins Sans Frontières brought business innovations to charitable giving

FemTherapeutics applies AI to an unmet need in women’s health

More guns and drugs on the street fuel perception of increased violent crime in Quebec

Aspire Food Group is making pet food more sustainable with insect protein

Montreal’s new professional women’s hockey team will feature Desautels alum Ann-Sophie Bettez

Betty Zoller launches Aviva, a maker of plant-based, nut-free cheese alternatives

����SM����-HEC Montréal EMBAs make Poets&Quants 2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA list

The workplace has changed, and will continue to: Samer Saab

Chafik Hamad establishes RAFAH bursary to honour his mother’s memory by helping students who face systemic barriers

BCom graduate recognized by PRME as Global Students Regional Leader in North America

From Olympian to CEO, Craig Buntin shares his journey with ����SM����’s entrepreneurship community

Forbes names Desautels’ 2022 Valedictorian one of top 11 purposeful women leaders positively impacting the world

Spotlight on EMBA Scholarship for Managers of Indigenous Origin recipients

Louis Morissette’s career combines business training with comedic instincts

Ann-Sophie Bettez inducted into ����SM���� Sports Hall of Fame

After more than forty years with the IOC, Dick Pound is retiring

Liette Vigneault honoured with Women in Communications and Technology Leader Award

Serge Postigo stars in the Paris adaptation of Mel Brooks’ award-winning musical The Producers

Théadora Sauvé named valedictorian for Spring 2022 Convocation

Ukraine’s strong territorial defence owes much to strong sense of civic duty

Announcing the 2022 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

Environmental pressures are one factor in the increased probability of pandemics

Desmarais family inducted into Canadian Business Hall of Fame

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

Alumnus Lawrence S. Bloomberg to receive honorary doctorate at ����SM����'s Spring 2022 Convocation ceremony

Desautels MBA alumna is helping corporate issuers and institutional investors on climate action

Psychological safety in the workplace

Desautels alumna advocates for low carbon energy in Washington, DC

Delve podcast: New Normal: How Healthcare Systems Impact Practitioner Distress, with Dr. Martin A. Koyle

Société Place des Arts CEO Marie-Josée Desrochers honed decision-making skills in ����SM����-HEC Montréal EMBA

Tech giants' business ecosystems transcend traditional economic sectors

Desautels’ alum Gabriel Gervais named President and CEO of CF Montréal

Desautels alumnus catalyzes crowdfunded bursaries for Lebanese students impacted by financial crisis

Desautels alumnus named International Educator of the Year by the Academic of International Business

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Airbus Canada welcomes ��SM�� students to Mirabel

Brian O’Neill (BCom’51), former NHL Executive Vice-President and ��SM�� Hockey alum dies at 94

Nabil Anouti is the Desautels valedictorian at ��SM��’s Spring 2023 Convocation

Several ��SM�� Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 ��SM�� Alumni Association Awards and Honours

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Honours ��SM�� IMHL Graduates

��SM�� to award honorary degree to CGI founder Serge Godin for exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship

��SM�� Executive Education goes to Gaspésie

��SM��’s Joanne Liu calls for global pandemic preparedness council in Scientific American

��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBAs make Poets&Quants 2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA list

From Olympian to CEO, Craig Buntin shares his journey with ��SM��’s entrepreneurship community

Ann-Sophie Bettez inducted into ��SM�� Sports Hall of Fame

Alumnus Lawrence S. Bloomberg to receive honorary doctorate at ��SM��'s Spring 2022 Convocation ceremony

Société Place des Arts CEO Marie-Josée Desrochers honed decision-making skills in ��SM��-HEC Montréal EMBA

��SM�� alumna becomes CH Group’s first woman executive in 104 years

��SM�� alumna appointed president of Groupe CH

BCom alumnus reflects on civic engagement at ��SM��