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BCom alum to oversee operations and drive growth at Insurity

McGill University — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:55:57 +0000

Jonathan Victor (BCom’99) has been appointed COO of Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents. He undertakes this new role with extensive experience at Insurity, where he has previously held roles such as CIO and EVP of Customer Success. In his expanded capacity, Victor will oversee cloud operations, customer success, enterprise security, system integrator operations, and professional services, ensuring streamlined processes and integration across the company.

MBA alumna to lead Ottawa International Airport Authority

McGill University — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:13:34 +0000

Susan Margles (BA’88, MBA’91) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa’s suffered during the pandemic, but it’s bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city’s light rail transit system. Margles joins the Airport Authority after nearly two decades at Canada Post, where she—amongst other roles—served as chief people and safety officer and was responsible for human resources, labour relations and government affairs.

Undergraduate alum named Deputy Chancellor of McGill University

McGill University — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:46:15 +0000

Cynthia Price Verreault (BCom’82) has been appointed McGill’s first Deputy Chancellor. In this new role, she will support the Chancellor, President, and Board of Governors. Throughout her two-year term, Price Verreault will offer counsel and play a key role in representing the University at events and high-level meetings.“We are delighted that someone with as deep a knowledge of the institution as Ms. Price Verreault has will be working alongside our new Chancellor, Pierre Boivin,” says Maryse Bertrand, Chair of the McGill Board of Governors.

BCom graduate named Rising Star 2024 by The Bermudian

McGill University — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:35:30 +0000

For Ashley Farrington (BCom’21), short-term sacrifices are worth it if they pay out as long-term gains. The 24-year-old auditor with KPMG in Bermuda has earned some early career returns for her efforts and was recently named a Rising Star by The Bermudian. She aims to become an empathetic leader who is both approachable and decisive. “I want to be someone who has wedged her foot in the door to bring other women up with her,” says Farrington.

BCom alum is advocating for work-life balance from the C-suite

McGill University — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:33:19 +0000

When working for a Big Four accounting firm early in her career, Sheila Vokey (BCom’84)—now President and CEO of the responsible investing firm Central 1—saw senior managers struggle to balance work and family life and decided on a different approach. After stints at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, the Bank of Canada, and Payments Canada, Vokey headed west to Vancouver to become CFO at Central 1, where she has been an advocate of remote work and work-life balance ever since.

Three McGill Desautels alumni celebrated at 2024 MAA Honours & Awards

McGill University — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:20:36 +0000

Each year the McGill Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has had a significant impact on alumni life, the University and/or the community. This year, three McGill Desautels alumni were among those honoured for their contributions to the McGill community.

BCom alum trades in a career in marketing to become a firefighter

McGill University — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:26:46 +0000

Lesly Yao (BCom’18) isn’t your stereotypical small-town Quebec firefighter. Born in Tahiti, the Bachelor of Commerce grad was growing disillusioned with her work at a marketing firm when a Canadian Forces recruitment advertisement caught her eye—and her imagination. But because Yao was not a citizen at the time and a job with the Forces was not in the cards. “I’d always had it in the back of my mind to become a firefighter,” she says. “I watched shows about firefighting, and it appealed to me, but it also seemed unattainable.

BCom alum credits networking with helping Sports Illustrated app off the ground

McGill University — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:04:10 +0000

In Canada, ice time is at a premium and the nearest rink might not be able to accommodate your beer league team. But in large cities, there’s often ice available somewhere, and Jonathan Azouri (BCom’16) spotted an opportunity. The co-founder and CEO of CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated, an app that allows users to book sports facilities, launched it in Toronto in 2019 and is now making it available in markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.

C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to two GCPA students

McGill University — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:42:38 +0000

Alyssa Abruzzese (BCom‘23, GCPA’24) and Vivian Ly (BCom‘22, GCPA’24), students of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, have been selected among their graduating class as this year’s recipients of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

Two McGill Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

McGill University — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:40:05 +0000

McCall MacBain Fellowships offer students at select universities an opportunity to spend a year abroad. Valued at up to $30,000 and awarded by the McCall MacBain Foundation, Fellows spend one term studying a language, one term pursuing academic studies, and one term in a job placement or internship. This year, McGill students earned the honour. Mayra Baca El Hachemi, who is majoring in marketing at McGill Desautels and will be travelling to Japan. Monique Machioudi, who is studying for a minor in management, will travel to Taiwan and learn Mandarin.

BCom graduate and swimmer wins bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics

McGill University — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:35:51 +0000

Swimmer Clément Secchi (BCom’22) has become the first McGill University graduate to reach the podium at the Summer Olympics since 2008. The 24-year-old management graduate from Aix-en-Provence, France, earned bronze for his native country on Sunday as part of the men's 4x100 medley relay. A four-time All-Canadian at McGill, the 5-foot-11, 157-pound butterfly specialist was a three-time recipient of the Forbes Trophy as the University's male athlete of the year.

Frédéric Perron leads internet service provider Cogeco during time of potential growth

McGill University — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:15:49 +0000

Frédéric Perron (BCom’97) was serving as the Chief Commercial Officer for Vodafone Poland when he was asked to return to Canada to become the new president and CEO of Cogeco, an internet service provider. Although Cogeco’s corporate offices are in Montreal, Perron’s position is based in Burlington, Ontario. That puts him closer to the company’s US customers, some of which are in nearby Ohio. Americans make up about half of Cogeco’s business, and as the US government makes major investments in connectivity, there remains room for growth in the United States.

Two McGill Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

McGill University — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:13:38 +0000

Jordan Cowie (BCom‘24) reflects on journey as McGill Desautels valedictorian

McGill University — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:32:03 +0000

Jordan Cowie, McGill Desautels Faculty of Management’s 2024 valedictorian, spoke with the McGill Reporter about her student experience and shared her insights upon completing her degree. Graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Labour-Management Relations and Human Resources, Jordan chose McGill University for its affordability and proximity to her family in Westchester, N.Y., and for her strong affinity to Montreal’s urban and natural beauty.

Kanuk adapts jackets to milder winters, eyes international markets

McGill University — 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.

ESG investing helped prepare Gillian Stein to become CEO of Henry’s

McGill University — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:11:59 +0000

Gillian Stein (BCom’00)’s great-grandfather founded the Toronto-headquartered electronics business Henry’s in 1909, but she never envisioned becoming the company’s CEO. Growing up, she had seen how stressful running the company could be for her father Andrew, who had a heart attack at the age of 47. “I always had a ton of respect and passion and admiration for the business but it wasn’t something I wanted for myself,” says Stein. “I changed and the business changed.

McGill Desautels BCom Wins McCAIS Undergraduate Research Award 2024

McGill University — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:51:24 +0000

Bachelor of Commerce student Nikki Tye is the recipient of the McGill Collaborative for AI & Society (McCAIS)’s Undergraduate Research Award (McURA) for Summer 2024. The $8,700 award, aimed at promoting interdisciplinary AI research in society, recognizes Nikki's project on "Protecting the Amazon Forest from Illegal Activity through Image Recognition and Operations Research: A Partnership with JungleKeepers and Peruvian Indigenous Communities."

McGill Desautels grad to compete in Paris Olympic Games

McGill University — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:58:01 +0000

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for François Cauchon (BCom’22). Cauchon will be representing Canada at the summer Olympic Games in Paris. "It is a surreal feeling," Cauchon, who battled through knee, back and ankle injuries before being named to Canada’s 14-member fencing team, tells CBC. "For every amateur and professional athlete, The Olympics is the holy grail of sports."

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BCom students selected for CEOx1Day program

McGill University — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:33:46 +0000

The CEOx1Day program offers some of Canada’s top students the opportunity to learn directly from executives at some of the country’s most prominent companies. Hosted by the Odgers Berndtson Canada consultancy, candidates undergo a rigorous selection process and shadow the CEOs of organizations like Bombardier, Canadian Blood Services and the Royal Canadian Mint. This year, two McGill Desautels Bachelor of Commerce students made the cut.

MMR student shares how L'Oréal Brandstorm led to internship

McGill University — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:41:01 +0000

Last year, after months of hard work and 'brandstorming', two McGill Desautels teams took the podium at the 31st annual L'Oréal Brandstorm competition, competing against top teams from across Canada! Madison Laxer and her fellow Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) teammates, Aditi Bali and Supreet Kaur, took third place. Madison reflects on her experience participating in the case competition and how it even led to an internship.

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Richardson receives teaching excellence award

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Suggestion that out-of-province students don’t contribute to Montreal’s dynamism false

McGill University — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:38:53 +0000

Brett Miller (BCom’86) moved to Montreal to study at McGill, but he has made the city his home and become a leader in Quebec’s business community. Now the CEO of the real estate development company Canderel, Miller is concerned about the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition for out-of-province students beginning in Fall 2024. “To suggest that out-of-province students don’t contribute to the dynamism of the city is such a false message to send.

BCom alum’s paper on the financial literacy of immigrants an FCAC finalist

McGill University — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:33:59 +0000

McGill Desautels graduate Avneet Bhabra (BCom’23)’s research paper “23% and Counting, but Not ‘One Size Fits All’: Helping Canada’s Immigrants Strengthen Their Financial Knowledge” has been published by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) on Canada.ca. Focusing on financial literacy amongst immigrants in Canada, the paper was selected as a finalist in the undergraduate category of the FCAC’s 2023 Building Better Financial Futures Challenge.

McGill BCom team wins honourable mention at EDI case writing competition

McGill University — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:42:05 +0000

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Two BCom students selected for the National Bank Financial Young Women Student Mentorship Program

McGill University — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:30:45 +0000

Selected from over 220 applicants, two McGill Desautels undergraduate students will be joining the National Bank Financial (NBF) Young Women Student Mentorship Program’s 2023-24 cohort.

BCom student’s TEDxMcGill talk on retaining Gen Z employees promoted globally

McGill University — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:37:02 +0000

Amidst the struggle to retain young talent, Generation Z's distinct workplace preferences come to the forefront. In his TEDxMcGill talk "Retaining Gen Z talent - An Insider's Perspective," McGill Desautels third-year BCom student Andrei Adam leverages personal experiences and research to offer actionable insights for organizations striving to retain their Gen Z employees. His talk went on to be recognized by TED and selected amongst the handful that receive global promotion, being recommended toTEDx’s 34 million subscribers.

McGill Desautels students among EDC 2023 Scholarship Recipients

McGill University — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:55:05 +0000

Export Development Canada (EDC) has unveiled the recipients of its 2023 Youth Education Program scholarships, awarding $135,000 to 27 post-secondary students who excel academically and exhibit a dedication to community service. Among the recipients are two Bachelor of Commerce students from McGill University, Jennifer Shi and Quynh Huynh, who received the prestigious International Business Scholarship.

GCPA student, Jennifer Nguyen, awarded prestigious C. Douglas Mellor Prize

McGill University — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:10:40 +0000

Jennifer Nguyen (BCom‘22, GCPA’23) student of the Graduate Certificate in 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.

Announcing the Inaugural Recipients of the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management

McGill University — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:06:06 +0000

Congratulations to Loïc Brassard (BCom’22), Tian Cheng Huang (BCom’22), Kyra Swift (BCom UOttawa’21), Sandra Gagnon (BCom’21), Arielle Gregoire (BCom’22), Gabriel Ouellet (BCom’22), John-Anthony Salvo (BCom’22), Louis-Philip Massicotte (BCom’22), Claudia Guay (BCom Concordia’21) and Evelyne Jean (BCom’22) who were awarded the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Indigenous Graduate Spotlight: Leon Picha (BCom’23)

McGill University — 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).

BCom student headed to South Korea as McCall MacBain International Fellow

McGill University — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:09:05 +0000

As part of the fourth cohort of McCall MacBain International Fellows, eight McGill students have been selected to spend a fully funded year abroad to study, live and work in a new country, including BCom student Jennifer Shi. Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Shi, who serves as Co-President of the Junior Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, a Junior Team Canada Ambassador at Global Vision, and a member of the Canada China Forum, will be spending a year learning Korean in South Korea.

McGill Desautels offices lead the way in Sustainable Workplace Certification

McGill University — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:08:15 +0000

Three more teams at the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management have been recognized for their exceptional commitment to sustainable workplace practices. The IT Customer Service department and the Bachelor of Commerce program have both earned Bronze Certifications, while the McGill Executive Institute earned a Silver Certification. Eleven teams across McGill University joined the Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the McGill Office of Sustainability, five of which are from the Faculty of Management.

Graduates and Outstanding Achievements Celebrated at Spring Convocation 2023

McGill University — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:23:13 +0000

The McGill 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 McGill Principal Deep Saini, Chancellor John H. McCall MacBain, Faculty Dean Yolande E.

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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill’s Spring 2023 Convocation

McGill University — 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 McGill Desautels’ valedictorian for the Spring 2023 Convocation. But Anouti is optimistic, and this view has been shaped by a Desautels education.

Several McGill Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 McGill Alumni Association Awards and Honours

McGill University — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:53:08 +0000

On May 4, members of the McGill community gathered at Maison Manuvie for the 2023 McGill 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 McGill, the MAA and in their respective communities. This year, six awards were given to members of the McGill Desautels community. A huge congratulations to all of this year’s honourees!

McGill Desautels undergrads take 2nd at Baylor University’s Negotiation Competition

McGill University — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:57:21 +0000

McGill Desautels undergraduate students Aaron Anandji (BCom’25) and Zacharie Faucillion (BCom’23), Co-Executive Directors of McGill Ventures, took second place at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business’ National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition (NUNC) this April.

BCom graduate Julia Ayim named Black Grad 2023 valedictorian

McGill University — 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 McGill (BSN).

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

McGill University — 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.

Desautels African Business Initiative features alumni panellist Sekou Coulibaly

McGill University — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:50:34 +0000

Each year, the McGill 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.

McGill takes 2nd and 3rd place at L'Oréal Brandstorm Canada 2023

McGill University — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:47:44 +0000

After months of hard work and 'brandstorming', two McGill teams took the podium at the 31st annual L'Oréal Brandstorm National Competition in Canada, competing against top teams from across the country. BCom students Laetitia Doumet, Jo-Esther Abou Haidar and Andrea Salem (far right) placed 2nd, while Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students Madison Laxer, Aditi Bali and Supreet Kaur (far left) took 3rd place.

McGill students earn podium finish in leading global case competition

McGill University — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:06:18 +0000

McGill Desautels continues its hot streak in the case competition arena with another podium result, placing 2nd overall in the prestigious 2023 Copenhagen Business School Invitational Case competition. 12 schools flew to Copenhagen and were challenged to help Vestas, a leading company in wind power plant solutions, leverage its position to create new businesses in hydrogen technologies and develop a strategy for 2030.

Desautels alum record label achieves critical successes

McGill University — 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.

Experiential Learning: McGill Desautels gives rise to discovery

McGill University — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:24 +0000

In 2021, thanks to the generosity of alumnus Don Lewtas, we saw the launch of the Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning. Since the office’s inception, the team at the Lewtas Office, led by Leigh Korey, PhD, has been hard at work creating powerful hands-on learning opportunities that play a vital role in the student journey.

43rd Desautels Management Achievement Awards celebrates industry “disruptors”

McGill University — 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.

Faculty alumnus and Provincial Finance Minister now responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers

McGill University — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:12:05 +0000

Quebec’s Finance Minister, Eric Girard (BCom’89) recently added the portfolio of Minister Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers to his responsibilities. This makes him a key voice on Bill 96, the French-language bill passed by the Coalition Avenir Quebec government in 2022. “French is in decline in Canada, Quebec, Montreal, so the numbers are undeniable,” says Girard, who has met with groups and individuals from the English community to understand their concerns. “By now I understand a few things where we can do better.

Desautels places first at Queen's I.C.B.C. Case Competition

McGill University — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:14:50 +0000

Congratulations to the McGill Desautels accounting team for their first-place win at the I.C.B.C. case competition. The team consisting of Thomas Wakeham and Francois Kik was coached and assisted by Julia Scott and Peg Brunelle. The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) is one of the oldest case competitions in the world, held annually at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.

Desautels undergraduates bring home podium finishes at prestigious Jeux du Commerce

McGill University — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:41:10 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students for their outstanding performance at the Jeux du Commerce (JDC) 2023! Hosted by HEC Montreal on January 6-9, it brought together 1,100 participants from 14 universities, and is the largest student case competition in Eastern Canada.

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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill. 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.

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

McGill University — 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 McGill. 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.

CFE Honour Roll for GCPA Participant

McGill University — 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

Desautels management student named RSEQ rugby all-star

McGill University — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:29:52 +0000

The Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Quebec (RSEQ) named its rugby all-star teams for 2022, and Desautels’ Martin Laval was among the selections. Laval is a third-year management student, and was named to the Second Team All-Stars. He was one of seven McGill players recognized for their play this season, and ranked ninth in the league in scoring, with 36 points in seven games. Congratulations, Martin!

Desautels team represents at Lazaridis International Case Conference Competition

McGill University — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:58:47 +0000

Coached by Senior Faculty Lecturer Niels Billou, BCom students Marc Ransom, Amy Pagé, Izabella Tyc and Hosseyn Al-Moussawi Wasserman traveled to Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, to compete at the Lazaridis International Case Conference Competition.

McGill Desautels undergraduate team wins ethics case competition

McGill University — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:38:39 +0000

Congratulations to Karen Zhuang, Lara Landauro, Maë Vernet, and Thanh Nguyen who won the $2500 first place prize in the 2022 Scotiabank Ethics in Action Case Competition (undergrad track) hosted by Dalhousie University. The team, coached by Dr.

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

McGill University — 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.

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

McGill University — 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.

McGill team wins honourable mention at EDI case writing competition

McGill University — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:40:30 +0000

Congratulations to 2023 BCom Jaslie Denault and MBAs Alfonso Rodriguez Gomez, David Iacono and Kriti Pradhan, in collaboration with Faculty Lecturer Tatiana Gauvin, for their honourable mention at the annual DEI Global Case Writing Competition for their submission Diversity, Equity an

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

McGill University — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:18:30 +0000

Daniel Powell (BCom'21, GCPA'22), student of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among his graduating class as this year’s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $2,750, 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 McGill University and his profession.

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

McGill University — 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 McGill Desautels as the 2021/22 PRME Global Students (PGS) Regional Leader in North America!

Montreal named top Canadian city for students

McGill University — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:09:55 +0000

After naming McGill Canada’s top university earlier this month, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has ranked Montreal as the most desirable Canadian city to be a student, and one of the most sought-after and praised destinations for international students in the world.

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

McGill University — 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 McGill, 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.

CEO Éric Lachance is guiding Énergir toward a greener future

McGill University — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:08:57 +0000

The future of energy needs to be flexible, according to Éric Lachance (BCom’96), the CEO of Énergir. The company is seeking to replace natural gas with renewable energy generated by hydro, solar and wind. But the alternatives need to fit the situation. Quebec’s short winter days could make wind a better option than solar, says Lachance.

Louis Morissette’s career combines business training with comedic instincts

McGill University — 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 McGill Sports Hall of Fame

McGill University — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:01:22 +0000

The McGill 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 McGill'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

McGill University — 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.

Théadora Sauvé named valedictorian for Spring 2022 Convocation

McGill University — 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 McGill, 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.

Announcing the 2022 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

McGill University — 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.

Desautels alumnus is accelerating accessibility at Procter & Gamble

McGill University — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:46:13 +0000

Thibault Trancart (BCom'15), Desautels Faculty of Management's first blind graduate, is helping make one of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies more accessible. Trancart is a Manager in Responsible Beauty for Europe Hair Care at Procter & Gamble, and has become one of its Accessibility Champions. “Originally, I didn’t want to be the blind guy working on accessibility,” he says. But Trancart, intrigued by the practicality of the work, now addresses the challenges he personally faces. “I’m 80-90% on accessibility and can’t see myself doing anything else.”

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

McGill University — 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 McGill University Bachelor of Commerce graduates, while the remaining join the program from other Canadian Universities.

Alumni create digital platform that helps businesses collect unpaid bills

McGill University — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:17:18 +0000

When customers don’t pay their bills, it can be a major drain on a business. To collect unpaid bills, creditors have long relied on credit control specialists who use techniques like outbound phone calls. But that’s 20th-century technology, and Dimitri Raziev (BCom’09) spotted an opportunity to modernize the approach.

Psychological safety in the workplace

McGill University — 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.

Canadian university champion swimmer to represent France at World Swimming Championships

McGill University — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:48:32 +0000

In March, Clément Secchi earned All-Canadian honours at the Canadian university swim championships. Now, Secchi has qualified to represent France at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Budapest this June. The fourth-year management student won the 100m butterfly at the French Elite Championships with a personal best time, and will swim the butterfly leg of the 4x100 metre for the country’s medley relay team.

Desautels alumna advocates for low carbon energy in Washington, DC

McGill University — 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.

Desautels BCom students win Case Competition

McGill University — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:57:05 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Idir Hamrioui, Marc-Antoine Millaire, Léo Tousignant and Anthony Ladal, who won the 2022 Van Berkom Small Cap Case Competition hosted by JMSB March 25 and 26. In the final round the team of four was up against 8 other teams including another from Desautels. The team keeps up a winning tradition, as a delegation from Desautels won last year's edition of the competition.

Desautels Commerce student Haris Elezovic named to U Sports All-Rookie team

McGill University — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:44:47 +0000

First-year Bachelor of Commerce Haris Elezovic helped the McGill Redbirds win this year’s Quebec men’s basketball championship, and was named to U Sports All-Rookie team for his efforts. In his first year with the team, Elezovic averaged 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, and was the only player from a Quebec university to earn the All-Rookie honour.

Desautels management student Clement Secchi wins four gold medals at U Sports Swimming Championships

McGill University — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:40:51 +0000

Desautels’ Clement Secchi excelled at the 2022 U Sports Swimming Championships, earning four gold medals and two silvers. Secchi led the McGill Redbirds to a third-place overall finish, and set three national swimming records in the process. The fourth-year management student from was named swimmer of the year at the event, and was the most decorated individual male swimmer of 2022.

Authenticity and allyship in the business world

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Celebrating accomplishments of women within the Desautels community

McGill University — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:18:14 +0000

On International Women’s Day we highlighted some of the outstanding and accomplished women within the Desautels community, who positively impact our students through their teaching, research, guidance, or mentorship.

Global Experts program fosters partnerships between students and alumni

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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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Desautels delegation takes Canadian final of Accuracy Business Cup

McGill University — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:07:07 +0000

On Friday, Feb. 11, the Desautels delegation emerged victorious in the Canadian final of the Accuracy Business Cup for the second year in a row, advancing to the International final set to take place in Paris this March.

BCom students place third at Melbourne case competition

McGill University — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:22:06 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Sarah (Zeshi) Wang, Pragna Patel, Alex Buisson and Yurou Zhang for their third-place finish at the Melbourne Meets 2022 Virtual International Case Competition last week hosted by the University of Melbourne (AU).

DMCC takes third place at Financial Open

McGill University — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:03:57 +0000

On February 5, the Desautels Management Competition Committee took third place at the 14^th annual Financial Open, the largest Finance and Accounting base case competition in Eastern Canada. The BCom students competed against their peers from 14 other universities, securing 4 podiums, including first in financial accounting and stock market simulation, good for third place overall. Congratulations to all the delegates who represented McGill Desautels at this event!

The true meaning of the Olympic Games

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill 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.

Driven by empathy

McGill University — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:30:47 +0000

Midway through her doctoral thesis research at McGill, 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.

BCom student leads charge toward sustainable business

McGill University — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:27:34 +0000

As a current BCom student majoring in Managing for Sustainability, Maxime Lakat embodies Desautels’ commitment to integrate sustainability into all facets of business. In only a short time at McGill, Lakat has already rallied students around the cause through founding the Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) and the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development.

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The business of hockey

McGill University — 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 McGill, 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

McGill University — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:20:17 +0000

Susan Riddell-Fitzpatrick (BCom’61) was one of only three women to graduate from McGill 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 McGill has given her and her family members to make history and pursue their dreams.

Desautels finishes strong at 2022 ICBC

McGill University — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:31:00 +0000

Five BCom case teams made the finals at the 44th annual Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) hosted virtually by Queen's University from January 13 to 16, 2022 with the Finance and Ethics teams each taking first place.

Winning teams:

Finance: Julia Jin and Lucy Chen, coached by Mo Chaudhury

Ethics: Karen Zhuang & Anish Umasuthan, coached by Melissa Sonberg and Julia Scott

New scholarship honours Devon Haye

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Students on the frontlines of climate change

McGill University — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:45:15 +0000

Maxime Lakat (BCom’21) is the executive director of the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development. Together with peers from McGill and other universities, Lakat is spearheading a campaign for Canadian business schools to increase student representation on governance boards and actively integrate sustainability and climate change into their course curricula.

William Shatner to make “Star Trek” role a reality

McGill University — 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.

2021 MAA Honours and Awards recipients

McGill University — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:06:55 +0000

We are pleased to announce that three Desautels alumni have been selected to receive 2021 McGill 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

McGill University — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:30:28 +0000

KPI Digital entrepreneur Benny Cohen (BCom’82) shares business acumen and scholarship support with students in McGill’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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill. Now, Desautels is raising funds to endow the prize in order to support students for generations to come.

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Integrating business and beauty

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill for instilling in him a profound curiosity about the world around him and an enduring commitment to working hard for everything he has.

McGill student shines in Bourstad simulation challenge

McGill University — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:15:53 +0000

Congratulations to Elisabeth Massicotte (BCom’22), one of 17 grand prize winners for the Bourstad Challenge 2021. First launched in 2016, the stock simulation challenge awards $33,000 in prize money to outstanding high school and university students who compete in financial performance, portfolio management, and responsible investment categories. Massicotte earned a 1st grand prize in portfolio management and responsible investment.

Supporting Desautels student leadership aspirations

McGill University — 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 McGill community and supporting students in realizing their leadership potential through the Samira Sakhia MBA Leadership Award.

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New bursaries to support BCom undergraduates

McGill University — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:04:59 +0000

Inspired by the academic talent he sees in his students, Professor Gregory Vit is committed to eliminating any financial barriers that might stand in the way of pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. With the support of generous alumni and friends of McGill, he has launched two endowed funds dedicated to BCom students: The Professor Gregory Vit Entrance and In-Course Bursaries.

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

McGill University — 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 McGill University and his profession.

Three BCom students accepted into Women in Financial Markets Internship Program

McGill University — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:49:38 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Julia Jin, Jasmine Liu, and Izabella Tyc, who have all been accepted to the 12th Women in Financial Markets Internship Program hosted by National Bank. Each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship to complete a summer internship with National Bank’s Montreal-based Corporate and Investment Banking team.

Going the distance

McGill University — 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.

Announcing the 2021-22 CPA Foundation Scholarship Recipients

McGill University — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:59:04 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Antoine Bertrand, Andrew Hong, Kara L'Ecuyer and Etienne Pouliot who were awarded the 2021-2022 Undergraduate Scholarships by the CPA Foundation.

Every year, the Foundation supports almost 190 students from across Quebec by offering over $310,000 in scholarships and awards. Thanks to its various scholarship programs, the Foundation helps underprivileged youth achieve success, encourages social involvement and highlights the excellence of future CPAs.

Sean McNally crowned valedictorian at Desautels

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Building the right foundation

McGill University — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:06:53 +0000

After graduating from McGill, 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 McGill professors and classmates in building a foundation for success.

BCom alumnus publishes first novel

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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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Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

McGill University — 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 McGill University’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.

BCom students earn CPA Quebec Assistance Towards Success Scholarships

McGill University — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:28:44 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Mahsa Ghazi, Yi Li and Lucas Schachtler on each earning CPA Quebec Assistance Towards Success Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to students across Quebec who are active in social and extracurricular activities while achieving success in their post-secondary studies.

Yi Li and Mahsa Ghazi will be joining the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program) this summer.

BCom students earn several podium finishes at Happening Marketing

McGill University — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:16:35 +0000

Congratulations to the 33 Desautels BCom students who competed at 2021 Happening Marketing, the largest marketing games in Canada. The McGill delegation was led by Marie-Noëlle Carrier and Cédric Jutras from the Desautels Management Case Competition (DMCC). McGill finished with a total of five podiums at the virtual competition;

BCom student finishes third at L’Oréal Brandstorm 2021 competition

McGill University — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:01:58 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom student Rachel Wisnia and her teammates from Concordia University for finishing in third place at L’Oréal Brandstorm 2021. Wisnia and her team (coached by BCom Career Coach Peg Brunelle) tackled the topic of making shopping for cosmetics engaging in a virtual setting. A total of 149 teams took part in the competition.

BCom alumnus reflects on civic engagement at McGill

McGill University — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:54:52 +0000

Daniel Tenenbaum (BCom’88) looks back fondly at his time at McGill. 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

McGill University — 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.

BCom alumnus creates scholarship to honour father, support Iranian community

McGill University — 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 McGill students. She and her husband donated $24,000 to establish the M.A. Fazel Scholarship in support of Iranian-born students at McGill. 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.

Desautels alumni featured in McGill podcast

McGill University — 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 McGill University 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 McGill sports teams, and currently works as a lawyer in Montreal.

E-commerce booms during pandemic

McGill University — 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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BCom alumnus pays it forward

McGill University — 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.

BCom students honour their role models at 41st DMAA

McGill University — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:18:12 +0000

At this year's 41st Desautels Management Achievement Awards, McGill 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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BCom team wins Canadian Finals of Accuracy Business Cup

McGill University — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:29:51 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Shelley Sorkin, Dixon Wong, and Angel Miao who won the National Finals of the Accuracy Business Cup case competition. The team will be representing Canada at the virtual international finals on March 12 to compete against seven other countries. Thanks to Melissa Sonberg, Desautels Professor of Practice, for coaching and mentoring the team.

BCom students win National Finals of KPMG Ideation Challenge

McGill University — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:00:42 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Reda Ouazzani Touhami and James Xu, and their teammates from Concordia University and Western University, for winning the National Finals of the KPMG Ideation Challenge. Over 750 applications were submitted for the Canadian finals of the competition. The team will compete for the global title in April when each country will present their solution/prototype to a panel of industry judges.

BCom alumnus releases financial guidebook

McGill University — 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.

BCom alumnus joins Chief Outsiders executive team

McGill University — 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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Strong showing by Desautels BCom team at Financial Open

McGill University — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:53:58 +0000

The Financial Open Case Competition, the second largest case competition across eastern Canada, reunited over 350 participants from 11 universities to compete on accounting and finance related academic cases. Congratulations to the Desautels delegation, led by Antoine Bertrand and Bruno Provencher, who captured four podiums:

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

McGill University — 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.

Stanley Cup Champion Mathieu Darche joins McGill Athletics podcast

McGill University — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:23:01 +0000

In the first episode of “Alma Matters,” a new podcast from McGill’s Athletics and Recreation department, Mathieu Darche (BCom’00) shares the story of his journey from McGill 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 McGill education set him up for success.

BCom alumnus voted Outstanding Individual at IJInvestor 2020 Awards

McGill University — 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.

Desautels BCom students attain nine podiums at 2021 Jeux du Commerce

McGill University — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:55:21 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students for their outstanding performance at this year’s Jeux du Commerce (JDC), the largest student case competition in Eastern Canada. For the first time, JDC took place fully online and brought together 700 participants from 11 universities.

The Desautels delegation of 57 BCom students was led by Guillaume Ouimet and Sonam Levasseur as part of Desautels Management Case Competitions (DMCC). McGill finished with a total of nine podiums including two first place wins.

BCom alumnus joins RF Capital’s Board of Directors

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — 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.

Jean E. Douville removes economic barriers for Finance students

McGill University — 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 McGill. 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.

Desautels team reaches semifinal round of impact200

McGill University — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:13:07 +0000

A team of Desautels students and alumni has reached the semifinal round of impact200, McGill’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.

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

McGill University — 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.

McGill International Portfolio Challenge illustrates growing importance of impact investing

McGill University — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:14:31 +0000

BCom student Tania Kuoh, Executive Director of the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), makes the case for impact investing following the recent success of the first virtual MIPC event this year. Since 2015, the MIPC has granted students from around the world a unique opportunity to tackle the Triple Mandate through integrated asset allocation. Learn more

Virtual Meet McGill event expands access to employers across Canada

McGill University — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:47:59 +0000

This year’s virtual Canada, Meet McGill 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

McGill University — 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 McGill, but they maintain close ties to the McGill 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 McGill’s 200 for 200 Legacy Challenge by committing a legacy gift that will make an impact long after their passing.

BCom course inspires students to negotiate $30k in savings this semester

McGill University — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:32:59 +0000

Every fall, students enrolled in Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt’s undergraduate Negotiations and Conflict Resolution course compete on teams to out-negotiate each other in real world situations. Through negotiating everything from phone bills to starting salaries, one of Prof. Reyt’s student sections earned a return on negotiation of more than $30,000 for a total of 209 negotiations—no small feat during a pandemic.

Fashion designer leverages McGill experience to make a social impact

McGill University — 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 McGill 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.

BCom alumna appointed Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College

McGill University — 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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McGill Dobson Cup winner raises $4.7 million to expand operations in 2021

McGill University — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:13:29 +0000

A McGill-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

McGill University — 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.

Desautels BCom among top 5 in Canada for sustainability

McGill University — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:20:26 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management’s Bachelor of Commerce program has ranked 4^th in Canada in Corporate Knights’ inaugural Better World BComs Top 10 list. Schools were evaluated on the following criteria:

BCom alumnus joins board of directors for sustainable energy company

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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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MealCare pioneers model for tackling hunger and reducing food waste

McGill University — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:07:54 +0000

Since 2017, MealCare has diverted thousands of pounds of surplus food from cafes and cafeterias around McGill’s campus to nearby homeless shelters and soup kitchens in downtown Montreal.

As co-president of the McGill chapter of MealCare, which has grown into a national organization, BCom student Mathilde Ensminger joins a dedicated group of McGill students who are seizing an opportunity to confront food insecurity in a challenging time.

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Desautels alumna appointed Director General of Dawson College

McGill University — 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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Interius Farms reaches new heights in vertical farming

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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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New award honours Professor Richard Donovan’s legacy

McGill University — 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 McGill University. 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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BCom student makes Top 30 under 30 list of leaders in sustainability

McGill University — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:35:16 +0000

Maxime Lakat (BCom’21) recently joined an accomplished roster of change agents on the Corporate Knights’ 2020 list of Top 30 under 30 leaders in sustainability. In 2019, Lakat founded the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development to bring together student organizations focused on sustainable business.

Desautels retained its 14^th place ranking on Corporate Knights’ 2020 Better World MBA list and placed 4^th on its inaugural Better World BComs Top 10 list.

Olympic gold medalist and BCom alumna grateful for McGill support

McGill University — 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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BCom alumnus appointed Chief Financial Officer of SOCAN

McGill University — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:46:06 +0000

Robert Bennett (BCom’91) recently landed a new role as Chief Financial Officer of the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). He brings to the table more than two decades of leadership in the financial services industry.

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Desautels students honoured by Fondation des CPA du Québec

McGill University — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:33:15 +0000

Congratulations to the following McGill students on receiving the Fondation des CPA du Québec undergraduate scholarships:

Desautels alumni appointed CFO of Patriot One Technologies

McGill University — 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.

In conversation with valedictorian Elizabeth Chima

McGill University — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:46:09 +0000

The McGill 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 McGill 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.

McGill wins big at Retail Innovation Challenge

McGill University — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:32:19 +0000

Hosted by the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, the first-ever Retail Innovation Challenge concluded on June 21 with a McGill MMA student bringing home the top prize.

Bringing together 80 teams from 20 universities across Canada, the event challenged students to aid the economic recovery of small and medium businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With a focus on the food sector, the event drew four companies from the restaurant and grocery industries.

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

McGill University — 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 McGill University and his profession.

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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Announcing the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Entering the job market during the COVID pandemic

McGill University — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:13:36 +0000

The graduating class of 2020 is facing an uphill battle as they prepare their move into a job market shaken by COVID-19. Despite this, Desautels graduating student Yuliya Novosad (BCom’20) is staying positive and devising her game plan, with support options available from the Desautels Soutar Career Centre and McGill’s Career Planning Service (CAPS).

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

McGill University — 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 McGill University’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

McGill University — 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.

BCom academic leadership announcement

McGill University — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:21:55 +0000

On May 1, 2020, Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin will step down as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, to assume her appointment as Omudsperson for Students at McGill University. With the support of a strong team in the BCom Office, Professor Hewlin has been instrumental in facilitating revisions to the BCom curriculum and program policies, and transitioning the program to remote instruction and a scaled down term due to the pandemic.

McGill team creates COVID-19 dashboard to monitor Montreal and Quebec cases

McGill University — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:51:56 +0000

Under the supervision of Professors Juan Serpa and Mehmet Gumus, a team of McGill Desautels students have partnered with students from the Faculty of Engineering to develop a dashboard that tracks COVID-19 cases in Montreal and Quebec.

Desautels Professor Maxime Cohen and student Matthieu Reed publish Tableau case study

McGill University — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:48:22 +0000

Professor Maxime Cohen and Desautels student Matthieu Reed (BCom’20), in collaboration with Columbia Business School Professor Daniel Guetta, have created a case study entitled "Modern Retail Analytics: Data Visualization Using Tableau".

Two McGill finance students receive CFA scholarship

McGill University — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:22:44 +0000

Investment leader CFA Montréal has awarded two scholarships to Desautels students Rakan Lamy (BCom’20) and Xinyan Wang (MMF’20) for their high academic achievement and engagement in the investment community.

The scholarship, awarded to a total of six students based in Montreal, is given to finance students who have their sights set on becoming CFA charterholders.

An extrovert’s guide to working from home

McGill University — 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.

From the prairies to the top of the slopes

McGill University — 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.

Desautels students take second place in CBS Global Case Competition

McGill University — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:52:45 +0000

Four McGill students took home second place at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Global Case Competition, the largest case competition in the world, over the weekend.

BCom students Ariane Dusablon, Raphael Roel, Anne Sophie Levee, and Quentin Amaudry represented McGill University in the case competition, which invited students to solve a real-life business challenge faced by Novo Nordisk, the second largest insulin producer worldwide.

Bringing life to healthy eating

McGill University — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:13:48 +0000

In 2008, McGill alumnus David Segal (BCom’04) found success with his first entrepreneurial endeavour, DavidsTea. Recognizing diet as one of today’s biggest health issues, Segal’s latest calling Mad Radish aims to elevate salads from mere side dish to an exciting, flavourful meal.

For Segal, business is a vehicle for change, so for every order placed the company donates a serving of fresh vegetables to community food centres in Canada.

Reflecting on DMAA 2020

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Eight BCom students named as Academic All-Canadians

McGill University — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:03:05 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Andrew Biddell, Hannah Boshari, Kasey Boyle, Ambre Chaillet, Meggie Dargis, Erin Janna, Leah Simon, and Sandrine Veillette who were selected as Academic All-Canadians for their superior achievement in both sports and academics.

Desautels alumnus joins Genworth MI Canada director board

McGill University — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:49:27 +0000

McGill University 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.

McGill team scores second place at International Youth Leadership Finance Summit

McGill University — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:22:19 +0000

A team of five McGill students secured second place at the International Youth Leadership Finance Summit, hosted by the Master of Finance program at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University from January 11–14. The event brought together 27 teams from universities across the world, including Stanford University, Columbia University and the London School of Economics, to explore how sci-tech companies are empowered through innovation and finance.

New Bell CEO Mirko Bibic to focus on Quebec

McGill University — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:36:54 +0000

As a native Quebecer, the new CEO and president of Bell Mirko Bibic (BCom’89) has big plans for the province, with a three-prong strategy aimed at increasing market share.

McGill Personal Finance Essentials aims to democratize education

McGill University — 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 McGill Personal Finance Essentials course. Philip Fine from the McGill 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:50:19 +0000

McGill 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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Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups

McGill University — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:20:56 +0000

Professor Karl Moore talks to McGill 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.

Desautels alumnus William Shatner inducted into Order of Canada

McGill University — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:58:43 +0000

McGill 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 places second at Ethical Leadership Case Competition

McGill University — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:15:29 +0000

Desautels students have placed second in the Ted Rogers Ethical Leadership Case Competition at Ryerson University.

On November 15–16, BCom students Darren Elias, Camille Thomassin, Dixon Wong, and Isabel Maier travelled to Toronto with Professor Melissa Sonberg to participate in the national invite-only competition. The case focused on aligning personal and corporate values and the ethical dilemmas faced by managers trying to balance the two.

Alumnus Peter Mazoff joins GOLO Mobile as president and CEO

McGill University — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:52:00 +0000

McGill 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.

Desautels students campaign for a green future

McGill University — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:33:26 +0000

BCom student Maxime Lakat, co-president of the student-led Desautels Sustainability Network, joins Corporate Knights to chronicle the network’s efforts in bringing sustainability to the forefront of their education. The award-winning network has taken a cross-disciplinary approach to sustainability, bringing students and industry leaders together for a sustainable business conference, with plans to publish a student handbook highlighting how students can get involved in their own institutions.

Dobson startup tour showcases Desautels entrepreneurial spirit

McGill University — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:53:59 +0000

In fall, the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship went on the road as part of its annual Startup Tour. The six-week tour provided an opportunity for 10 teams to generate a buzz around their projects and network with industry experts and potential investors.

Desautels places second at Lazaridis International Case Conference

McGill University — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:20:13 +0000

A Desautels BCom team has secured second place at the 2019 Lazaridis International Case Conference.

During the week of October 13–19, 12 schools from around the world gathered for the event at Wilfried Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Desautels was represented by four BCom students: Devon Haye, Sara Duklas, Aleem Damji, and Angel Miao.

BCom100 Campaign will pave the way for future generations of students

McGill University — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:02:02 +0000

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

Before McGill 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

McGill University — 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.

BCom student champions LNG Québec project

McGill University — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:05:10 +0000

Public opinion is split over the LNG Québec project, which would build a liquefaction plant and marine terminal to transport goods on the Saguenay River. From the perspective of BCom student Chrystophe Simard, the economic windfall generated by LNG Québec will outweigh the environmental impact.

McGill Israel study trip immerses students in startup culture

McGill University — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:49:53 +0000

BCom student Huaide “Iris” Huang reflects on the value she’s gained from the two-week McGill Israel Study Trip.

Alumnus uses sustainability education to grow urban agriculture business

McGill University — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:54:46 +0000

Inspired by his studies in Entrepreneurship and Managing for Sustainability, Thibault Sorret (BCom’18) has accepted a management role at a Montreal-based urban agriculture company. Lufa Farms, co-founded by alumna Lauren Rathmell, uses hydroponics to grow pesticide-free vegetables, fruits, and other plants for 17,000 local customers.

BCom student retires from competitive snowboarding

McGill University — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:55:27 +0000

After sustaining a series of injuries, 21-year-old BCom student Océane Fillion has officially retired from competitive snowboarding. While she vows to hit the slopes as often as she can, the former Slopestyle and Big Air champion will focus on earning a business degree at McGill University and acting as a coordinator for the Quebec Snowboard Association.

At the height of her snowboarding career, Océane won a gold medal at the Canada Games in 2015 and a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in 2016.

Leading with impact in the world of management consulting

McGill University — 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.

Learn more

BCom alumna tapped to invest in next generation of digital infrastructure

McGill University — 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.

Alumnus Mirko Bibic named next President & CEO of Bell Canada

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Andy Nulman on embracing the unknown

McGill University — 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.

Desautels students climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for daycare centre

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Desautels grad on new Starbucks-UberEats matchup

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

A secret antidote to managerial favoritism

McGill University — 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.

Accounting scholarship recipients

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Desautels shines in finals of L’Oréal Brandstorm

McGill University — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:36:26 +0000

It’s been quite a ride for Desautels BCom students Charlotte Gaillard, Monica Gudernatsch, and Anne Sophie Levee. Over the course of this year, they have worked tirelessly under the mentorship of Peg Brunelle and BSRM Professor of Practice Marie Josée Lamothe to compete in the prestigious 2019 L’Oréal Brandstorm competition.

Announcing the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

McGill University — 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.

McGill’s AERO club soars to new heights

McGill University — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:39:49 +0000

Desautels BCom student Alexander Gouyet and his McGill Engineering peers comprising McGill AERO placed 2^nd in the Student Unmanned Aerial System Competition, securing a $5,000-prize and the prestige of being the first McGill group ever to crack the top five in the competition.

Fond memories and big plans from the Desautels valedictorian

McGill University — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:07:39 +0000

Corinna Ha has wrapped up her BCom degree and is gearing up to represent her graduating class as valedictorian. Sitting down with the McGill Reporter before convocation, she reflects on her life-changing McGill journey.

Read more in the McGill Reporter

Building a better business through data analytics

McGill University — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:46:07 +0000

Discover how Professor Juan Serpa and a team of Desautels students are using data analytics to streamline operations for Santropol Roulant.

Read more in the McGill Reporter

An eyewear game-changer

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Impact investing for a brighter future

McGill University — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:37:18 +0000

Set to launch in September 2019, the Montreal Social Value Fund (MSVF) is the first student-led impact investment organization mentored by professional impact investors in Quebec.

Meet some of the Desautels students behind the fund as they share the importance of this initiative.

A home away from home: Perspectives from a French student in Montreal

McGill University — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:20:06 +0000

Desautels BCom student Alice Kreziak joins Le Monde to share what prompted her, at the age of 17, to travel across the Atlantic to study business at McGill.

A big surprise for her? Much like in her native France, everyone speaks French!

Incoming Desautels BCom is MP for the day

McGill University — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:05:14 +0000

Rebecca Welden, an incoming Desautels BCom student, recently joined 338 young women in the Daughters of the Vote initiative, which gave her a firsthand experience of life in the Canadian Parliament.

McGill named among greenest employers

McGill University — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:59:52 +0000

McGill has been named to the Canada's Greenest Employers list, a competition organized by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project.

In many ways, sustainability is embedded within McGill’s DNA through program offerings like the Bachelor in Commerce in Managing for Sustainability.

Read more in the McGill Reporter

Desautels students take home top prize at PRMIA

McGill University — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:18:34 +0000

Congratulations to the Desautels Capital Management Team comprised of BCom students Ludovic Van den Bergen, Emilie Granger, Ian Jiang, and Roy Chen Zhang who won first place and $10,000 in prize money at the 2019 PRMIA Risk Management competition.

Igniting the power of data analytics

McGill University — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:51:48 +0000

Discover how Professor Juan Serpa and the 16 Desautels students comprising a new food analytics club are revolutionizing the operations of beloved NPO Santropol Roulant – and it’s all through the power of data analytics.

Read more in the McGill Reporter

Gold, silver, bronze: Desautels students sweep accounting competition

McGill University — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:09:38 +0000

It was a three-podium finish for Desautels BCom students who competed in the Affaire de Cas case competition for second-year accounting students. Congratulations to the following students:

1st place

Félix Dumouchel
Gabrielle Schilling
Samuel Dubuc

2^nd place

Alexa Glaudemans
Joshua Miglialo
Jing Yi Kwok

3rd place

Catalyzing sustainable business across campus

McGill University — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:52:17 +0000

Congratulations to the student-led Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) who received a Catalyst Award from the McGill Office of Sustainability this week under the category of Sustainability in Connectivity & Governance!

The DSN seeks to promote sustainability as a profitable opportunity for businesses. Through various events, they aim to break silos between Faculties, connecting Montreal’s professional community with students in the BCom program and beyond.

A silver finish for BComs in Paris

McGill University — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:58:12 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Michael Amar, Tanya Gandhi and Babet Nieman who took second place in the final round of the Accuracy Business Cup, which unfolded in Paris in partnership with LVMH.

Desautels was one of six teams out of 100 entrants who were selected to advance. Thank you to Roman Celac and Peg Brunelle who contributed as coaches.

Reflecting on the Hot Cities Tour

McGill University — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:51:09 +0000

Professor Karl Moore and Kenza Bennis (BCom’19) share takeaways from the eleventh edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour, which brought McGill students and alumni to Japan and Thailand to study business trends in the Far East.

BCom alumnus promoted to court judge

McGill University — 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.

“No one ever says you can create your own job”: Catalyzing women’s big ideas

McGill University — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:32:59 +0000

Randi Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media recently spoke at Place des Arts in Montreal about empowering fellow women to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions without qualms, particularly in the tech sector.

An Olympian’s quest for gender equality

McGill University — 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.

The ABC’s of victory

McGill University — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:52:52 +0000

Over a dozen McGill students participated in Accuracy’s Business Cup (ABC) this semester, with one team of Desautels BCom students winning the Canadian final.

Babet Nieman, Michael Amar, and Tanya Gandhi are headed to Paris this week for the international final that will feature representation from six countries.

Getting real about entrepreneurship with BCom alumna

McGill University — 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.

A landmark gift recognizes the value of visual arts

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

BCom students take the competition by storm

McGill University — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:49:04 +0000

Desautels BCom students Charlotte Gaillard, Monica Gudernatsch, and Anne Sophie Levee are the Canadian finalists in the 2019 L’Oréal Brandstorm competition, coming in victorious over 125 participating teams.

Desautels students unite to reward sustainable business

McGill University — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:54:41 +0000

Paulo Caputo (MBA - Global Strategy & Leadership), Sandra Chang (MBA - Finance, Global Strategy & Leadership), Aditya Chinnakonda (MBA - Business Analytics), Loïc Eloy (BCom - Managing for Sustainability), Maxime Lakat (BCom - Managing for Sustainability), Mari Claire Paoli (BCom - Economics), and Priscille Raynaud (B Arts - Political Science) recently participated in the Finance & Sustainability Initiative (FSI) Awards Ceremony

Which local universities are attracting the very best?

McGill University — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:27:31 +0000

As university admissions deadlines loom, La Presse looks at which programs attract the top student talent in Quebec, with McGill’s Bachelor of Commerce having the highest entrance standards among undergraduate management programs.

Longevity means adaptation: Leadership insights from a Pratt & Whitney Senior VP

McGill University — 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.

BCom student becomes CEO for the day

McGill University — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:55:07 +0000

Congratulations to BCom student O’Nell Agossa, a finalist in the CEOX1Day competition, who got to spend the day learning from Montreal’s mayor, Valérie Plante.

Scoring big in sports and academics

McGill University — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:54:52 +0000

Congratulations to the following BCom students who were honored for their superior standing in their respective sport, while also maintaining a high academic average.

Each student was presented with a certificate signed by the Governor-General of Canada.

Spreading the power of financial know-how

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Talking fashion with BCom alumna

McGill University — 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.

A Desautels BCom’s musical mission

McGill University — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:24:17 +0000

Desautels BCom student Jillian Blair has a talent for songwriting and singing with plenty of determination to boot.

With an album release on the horizon, she sheds light on her musical journey so far.

A glowing victory at JDC 2019

McGill University — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:35:46 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students who secured two 1^st place wins and five 2^nd place finishes at this year’s Jeux du commerce. McGill finished 2^nd academically overall among 13 other universities.

1st place Strategy

Noah Tomas Petkau, Tamara Belair, Rachel Seo

1st place International Business

Aleem Damji, Noemi Holczer, Laurie Carmichael

2nd place Debate

Jean-Philippe Roch, Raphael Roel, Zhao Kang Chen

Alumnus recognized for decades of community impact

McGill University — 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.

Indigo Books chooses BCom alumnus as next CFO

McGill University — 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.

Nine retail predictions that might surprise you

McGill University — 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.

BCom alumnus takes lead at Canderel

McGill University — 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.

Reflecting on MIPC 2018

McGill University — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:50:02 +0000

Avantages reports on the 2018 McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), which saw 90 teams from around the world compete for a $25,000 grand prize.

Organized by Desautels BCom students under the guidance of Prof. Sebastien Betermier, this year’s MIPC addressed the severe underfunding of U.S. state pensions – a grand challenge that presents no simple solution.

Desautels BCom alumnus takes Berlin startup competition by storm

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Students to the rescue of a U.S. pension system in peril

McGill University — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:19:34 +0000

The U.S. pension plan shortfall has the makings of a perfect storm – so who is heeding the call to help remedy a seemingly insurmountable problem?

Enter Professor Sebastien Betermier, a group of Desautels BCom students and the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).

What’s in store for the future of retail

McGill University — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:24:47 +0000

Breakfast Television speaks with Bensadoun School of Retail Management’s Marie Josée Lamothe and Desautels BCom student Charlotte Gaillard about the changes unfolding in the global retail industry and how McGill is shaping the future of this vital economic sector.

Watch video

Desautels well-represented at prestigious conference

McGill University — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:43:07 +0000

Desautels BCom students Jessica Adler and Maxime Lakat were invited to the 44^th edition of the International Conference in New York City (Nov. 18-20). Out of 4,000 applicants worldwide, Adler and Lakat were among 150 individuals who were selected to attend.

The timely introduction of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management

McGill University — 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 McGill, a game-changer for the world

McGill University — 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 McGill’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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:28:34 +0000

McGill News sits down with the YouTube sensation Yes Theory, comprised of McGill 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.

It’s victory for Desautels undergrad at Coopérathon

McGill University — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:07:31 +0000

Desautels BCom student Antoine Marchal won the Finance Track of the 2018 Desjardins Coopérathon, securing $5,000 from Desjardins and mentorship from FormFintec for his startup GoodforChange.

Why a retail management school? Why now?

McGill University — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:51:47 +0000

La Presse interviews Desautels professor of practice Marie Josée Lamothe and BCom student Françoise Dondo as they share how the new Bensadoun School of Retail Management will equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the ever-changing retail industry.

As Lamothe makes clear, consumers will always need to make purchases, but the way in which they do so will be fundamentally different moving forward thanks to new technologies. Future retail leaders must, therefore, know how to adapt, and quickly.

Universities heed call for socially responsible investing

McGill University — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:11:39 +0000

As universities are increasingly turning toward socially responsible investment (SRI), an article cites the new SRI fund under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) as an “inspiring example.”

Through the SRI fund, students working as analysts at DCM will be able to factor environmental, social, and governance issues into their investment decision-making process.

Desautels alumna is seeing double

McGill University — 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.

Journeying through a global career and life

McGill University — 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.

McCall MacBain International Fellowships for undergraduate students to study abroad for a year

McGill University — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:38:17 +0000

McCall MacBain Foundation partnered with McGill University to award 10 McCall MacBain International Fellowships for the academic year 2019-20.

Valued at up to CAD $23,500 each, these fellowships enable undergraduate students to spend a year abroad studying a foreign language, doing an academic exchange, and pursuing an internship.

Terry Jackson recognized for exceptional volunteerism

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

ALDO Group mixes shoes and social justice

McGill University — 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.

Accelerating efforts in refugee education

McGill University — 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!

McGill University — 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.

All in the family: A BCom alums entrepreneurial journey

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

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Desautels students investing in a better world

McGill University — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:03:25 +0000

This fall, the Desautels Faculty of Management will introduce a new fund dedicated to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) – a student-run, registered investment management firm.

Established in 2009, DCM presently comprises three funds totaling $5 million that students enrolled in the Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) programs have the chance to manage as analysts.

TeamMTL: A winning standout at Solar Decathlon China competition

McGill University — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:17:04 +0000

TeamMTL, a collaboration between students and faculty from McGill University 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.

How early-career introverts can shine quietly

McGill University — 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.”

How a BCom alumnus upturned the fashion world from behind the keyboard

McGill University — 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.

MBA Next 50 Celebration

McGill University — 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.

Takeaways from a marketing guru and Dobson Cup judge

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:40:54 +0000

As the Founder of McGill’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.

Canada Goose sets up shop in China

McGill University — 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.

Desautels alumnus promoted at one of largest Canadian law firms

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Desautels Alumnus Terry Jackson’s Wildlife Photography Brings Life to Armstrong Building

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Announcing the 2018 SEI Impact Internship Cohort

McGill University — Fri, 04 May 2018 14:52:32 +0000

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Desautels alumna takes world of children’s toys by storm

McGill University — 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.

Some of Desautels’ very best honored by MAA

McGill University — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:30:26 +0000

This year’s McGill 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).

Hot Cities 2018: From a student’s perspective

McGill University — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:28:17 +0000

BCom student Geneviève Côté shares with The McGill Reporter the sights and learnings that dazzled her on this year’s Hot Cities of the World Tour led by Professor Karl Moore.

On the itinerary this year were Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.

Mobilizing soccer fans for the love of sport

McGill University — 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.

Dreams come true for a Desautels student

McGill University — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:30:57 +0000

From a refugee camp to McGill University, follow Desautels student Amelie Fabian’s journey to Canada after being selected by the World University Service Canada to attend university as part of the Student Refugee Program.

Amelie comments, “This is a privilege to say the least. For most of my peers and myself included, it is the first time we have belonged to a country.”

Montreal merchants are not alone

McGill University — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:13:30 +0000

Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), has been selected to be a part of a committee organized to devise a commercial development plan for Montreal and strategy for the local merchants.

The committee will study how other cities are dealing with the global issues and challenges that are also prevalent in Montreal’s retail sector.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

McGill University — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:00:10 +0000

What makes our students so passionate about their studies?

Learn more about how Desautels has one of the most personalized undergraduate business programs.

Desautels wins big at trading competition

McGill University — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:24:07 +0000

Marking the sixth year of participating in the 2018 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC), a team of Desautels’ students took 1st place in the MATLAB Options Volatility Case. The team consisted of BCom students Matei Popescu, Jasmine Chi, and Percy Ahn; Masters of Management in Finance students Zacharie LeBlanc and Joanie Grimard; and PhD candidate Chengyu Zhang.

A BCom alumna talks career, life and inspiration

McGill University — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:26:01 +0000

Since graduating from Desautels, Debra Kelsall (BCom’15, Honours in Investment Management) has achieved great success as an associate in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in London, where she works in debt capital markets and corporate risk management.

She recently sat down with Professor Karl Moore to talk about her journey so far, including what it’s like to relocate to a foreign country and the work culture of Goldman Sachs.

From the NHL to the world of business

McGill University — 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 McGill degree continues to serve him well, and his personal life as a family man.

Recognizing members of the Desautels community

McGill University — 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 McGill.

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Dean & Professor of Finance
Desautels Faculty of Management

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HIM Guest Lecture: Ian Shaffer

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — 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

Guest Lecture: Benny Cohen

McGill University — 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 McGill. 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.

Desautels Global Expert: Steven Kramer

McGill University — 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

Retail is not on its last breath, but alive and well

McGill University — 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.

Six BCom students awarded CPA Quebec scholarships

McGill University — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:00:36 +0000

Congratulations to the six Desautels undergraduate students who were awarded scholarships by the Foundation of CPAs of Quebec.

The scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, recognize academic excellence and community involvement among students in Quebec who are interested in pursuing accounting.

This year’s recipients are: Nicole Butkowsky; Chaeyoung Lee; Shannon Levy; Sateesh Pararajasingham; Nathalie Shen-Picotte and Elizabeth Tkach.

Desautels alumna recognized as children’s toys influencer

McGill University — 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.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

McGill University — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:42:10 +0000

Why are our students so hungry for change?

Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant charitable initiatives.

Desautels alumni weigh in on Canada-Russia altercation

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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”.

HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

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Desautels Global Expert: Darshan Jain

McGill University — 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.

Awarding one of our own

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Taking Ste-Catherine Street into the modern age

McGill University — 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.

McGill alumnus’ future in the global food and beverage sector

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

The future of deodorant is health-conscious

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

A token of appreciation

McGill University — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:11:38 +0000

Thanks to a student-led fundraiser, a group of BCom students recently presented a Catchbox to the Desautels Faculty of Management in honour of Professor Sujata Madan.

Catchbox is a soft microphone that is designed to be thrown among an audience to increase engagement and participation.

This initiative was a way for students to thank a professor who continually inspires them.

Life and career insights with Brian Athaide

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Applications now open for 2018 SEI Impact Internship Program

McGill University — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:31:55 +0000

Applications are now open for the 2018 SEI Impact Internship Program!

Desautels BCom students and Montreal-based social-purpose organizations are invited to apply to the 2018 Impact Internship Program.

Desautels Global Expert: James McMullan

McGill University — 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.

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Peter Todd and the future directions of HEC Paris

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Call for Integrated Management Student Fellows

McGill University — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:44:50 +0000

Are you a Desautels student who would like to gain experience addressing organizational and societal challenges?

The Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) will appoint its first cohort of Integrated Management Student Fellows in the winter 2018 term. The program provides an opportunity to hone practical skills through paid experiential learning.

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Guest Lecture: Damon Conway

McGill University — 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.

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Desautels Global Expert: Michael Novak

McGill University — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:19:09 +0000

Michael Novak, BSc'76, BCL'80, LLB'81, Chairman and Investor at LaunchLeap Inc.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Guest Lectures in Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (MGPO 362) with Prof. Daphne Ann Demetry

New Desautels Global Expert: Sameer Deen

McGill University — 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.

Desautels Global Expert announcement: Miranda Keating Erickson

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

Bensadoun School of Retail Management highlighted among Quebec’s most innovative business programming

McGill University — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:07:52 +0000

As business schools adapt their programs to address the grand challenges of our time, McGill’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 inaugurates world’s first pension portfolio challenge

McGill University — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:57:26 +0000

This weekend, twenty-five student teams from Berkeley, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Geneva, amongst others will participate in the final round of the McGill International Portfolio Challenge.

Organized by Desautels BCom students under the guidance of Professor Sebastien Betermier, this is the world’s first pension asset allocation competition.

A new role for Desautels alumna, Rima Qureshi

McGill University — 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.

Who do you want to be?

McGill University — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:57:37 +0000

Teenagers are always asked “What do you want to do when you grow up?”.

At Desautels, we want to know who our students aspire to become.

Throughout their few years at Desautels, students get to discover Montreal and McGill University, learn from some of the best professors in the world and partake in multiple experiences that allow them to grow into who they want to become.

Discover why our students think YOU should join the #DesautelsFamily.

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The end of retail as we know it? Not so fast

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

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Desautels alumna to teach the ins and outs of wine business

McGill University — 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).

Announcement of Knight Therapeutics CFO resignation

McGill University — 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.

Desautels makes mark at Unleash 2017

McGill University — 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.

The next frontier for the Business of Fashion? Podcasts.

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill University, 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

McGill University — 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.

Desautels student wins Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

McGill University — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:59:11 +0000

Desautels undergraduate student Sydney Kalyn achieved the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh award, which recognizes personal development and community involvement among today’s youth.

Recipients of the international award must demonstrate excellence in a variety of areas, including: skill, physical fitness, service, placement, volunteering, adventurous journey, and educational pursuit.

Kalyn was among a group of 150 young adults who received their award on September 24 in the presence of Prince Harry.

Desautels alumna appointed CFO at Loop Industries

McGill University — 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.

Alibaba and future directions of retail

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Philippines-based fashion retailer sees doors opening, thanks to inclusion on BoF 500 list

McGill University — 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 alumna on recycling cigarette butts

McGill University — 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.

Desautels alumnus named to board at Quebec mining company

McGill University — 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.

Under-20 cross-country champ, star student from Bermuda starts at Desautels

McGill University — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:31:17 +0000

Brianna Mendes (BCom’20) is no ordinary student. The Bermuda High School graduate comes to Desautels with the kind of academic background that most of us can only dream of: She received the Doris Trott Butterfield Scholarship, which awards those with the highest attainable GPA, as well as the Dudley and Deborah Butterfield Scholarship, which brings high-performing Bermudan students to study at McGill.

List of stars with surprising degrees includes Desautels alumnus

McGill University — 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 alumna takes charge of sustainability at Careem

McGill University — 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.

William Shatner: from BCom to Boston Legal

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — 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.

Aldo Bensadoun and the company he turned into a big-league player

McGill University — 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.

McGill University — 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.

Montreal shoe giant ALDO agrees to buy the shoes and accessories part of the Camuto Group’s business

McGill University — 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 McGill run deep: founder Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64, LLD’04) is a McGill alumnus and a lifetime member of the Desautels International Advisory Board.

After DavidsTea, Desautels alumnus goes for something new

McGill University — 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 amateur sailor hits the high seas to make history

McGill University — 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.

A Desautels alumnus steps towards international stardom

McGill University — 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.

How interviewing CEOs informed Adam Bryant’s views on leadership

McGill University — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:11:56 +0000

According to a Financial Post article by Desautels professor Karl Moore and BCom undergrad Sara Avramovic, New York Times journalist Adam Bryant has spent the past eight years interviewing some of the world’s biggest-name CEOs for his column, Corner Office.

McGill business grad was head of Birks for four decades

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 BCom student on her two months in South Africa

McGill University — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:47:00 +0000

Desautels BCom student Thao Nguyen is finishing up a two-month internship with South African non-profit Aluwani, where she and fellow Desautels student Marie-Christine Bourgie helped set up a crowdfunding campaign for an early childhood development centre.

Desautels alumnus promoted at CIBC

McGill University — 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.

Evening delivery startup hopes to expand quickly

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill’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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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��Ҵ�ýappl 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 alumni included on Canada’s 2017 Top 40 Under 40 list

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Desautels alumnus named director at Sama Graphite Inc.

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Two Desautels alumni among 2017 inductees in McGill Sports Hall of Fame

McGill University — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:02:07 +0000

The 2017 inductees into the McGill 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

McGill University — 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.

Now retired, world-class Canadian triathlete headed to Desautels

McGill University — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:06:44 +0000

Montreal’s urban triathlon boasts several events set against the backdrop of the Old Port, and is one of two Canadian courses on the ITU World Triathlon Series. As a major international event, big-name competitors are sure to be there and racing for gold.

For recession-wary restaurateurs, specialised customer service is the key

McGill University — 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

McGill University — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:05:08 +0000

The former senior project director for Finance and Administration at the McGill 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

McGill University — 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.

Introducing our newest Global Experts

McGill University — 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.

Last-minute visa approvals bring relief to graduating students

McGill University — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:00:18 +0000

According to a CBC piece, the mothers of two graduating McGill students received last-minute visa approvals at the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi so that they could attend their children’s convocation ceremonies.

Graduating Desautels student Ach Gaddes (BCom’17) walked across the stage in front of his mother, Amelle Liazoghli, even though visa issues had been keeping her away. Calling it the happiest day of his life, Gaddes said that “It’s incredible to share this moment with her.”

Liberty Leaf names Desautels alumnus as CFO

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill in 2016.

Law firm founded by Desautels alumna awarded for excellence

McGill University — 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.

Brightly-lit Jacques-Cartier Bridge ideal for the Instagram age

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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…

McGill University — 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.

Rima Qureshi leaves Ericsson North America after less than a year as boss

McGill University — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:01:33 +0000

After less than a year at the job, Ericsson Senior VP and head of North American operations Rima Qureshi (BCom’87, MBA’96) has left the company. Chief Strategy Officer Niklas Hueveldop has stepped in on an interim basis, and the company has started the search for a permanent replacement. Ericsson is in the midst of a turnaround, streamlining operations and bumping up its investment in R&D.

Desautels alumnus nominated for Wesdome directorship

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.”

Desautels alumna and Ericsson senior VP on travel, networking, and engaging others in decision-making

McGill University — 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.

International Advisory Board member awarded Alumni Association’s highest honour

McGill University — 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 McGill Alumni Association Awards. All told, 17 members of the McGill community were honoured for outstanding service to the university and society.

Fengate taps Desautels advisor to chair board

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Desautel alumna appointed CFO of Northern Sphere Mining

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Announcing the 2017 SEI Impact Internship Cohort

McGill University — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:38:38 +0000

At the CAFAs, glitz and glitterati are on parade

McGill University — 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.

Desautels achieves second consecutive win at PRMIA

McGill University — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:44:30 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels undergraduate students: Evan Coulter, Valentyn Litvin, Meagan Prins, and Marina Simonian who won the top prize at the prestigious PRMIA International Risk Management Challenge- marking a second consecutive victory for the Faculty at this competition.

Imran Amed honoured with Vanguard Award

McGill University — 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.

Desautels alumnus named Exec VP at PNG Gold

McGill University — 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.

Northleaf appoints Desautels alumnus to its infrastructure team

McGill University — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:01:49 +0000

Northleaf Capital Partners has brought former Goldman Sachs banking analyst Simon Bibeau (BCom'15) on board to perform market research and asset management duties in its infrastructure team. Northleaf Capital is a Canadian private-markets investment firm with over $9 billion in private equity and offices in Toronto, Chicago, Menlo Park and London.

Karl Moore talks Hot Cities

McGill University — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:02:17 +0000

For reading week, Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore took a group of students on the ninth edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour, which is an annual trip that gives 30 McGill undergrads and alumni a close-up view of the cities and towns powering some of the world’s fastest-emerging economies.

Coaching and charity front-and-centre for former Desautels student

McGill University — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:55:04 +0000

As Kevin Donovan enters his second year as head coach of a high-school lacrosse programme, he talks about his first game with the team, improving the squad’s place in the standings, and how accountability helps student athletes develop into adulthood.

GroundIt’s CEO on her entrepreneurial journey

McGill University — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:50:01 +0000

Business partners Audrey Bolduc and Mitalie Makhani won the 2015 Dobson Cup with their pitch to make fertilizer from used coffee grounds. Now CEO of GroundIt, Ms. Bolduc returns to judge the 2017 Dobson Cup. She sat down with The Dobson Chronicles to talk about her company’s all-natural fertilizer, her incredible experience as a Dobson Cup contestant, how her time at Desautels has moulded who she is as an entrepreneur, and just what possessed her to found a startup while she was still in school.

Desautels case competition team lands unexpected prize

McGill University — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:32:30 +0000

An undergraduate team from Desautels came home from a case competition in Portugal with an invite to go back for a month-long project aimed at making the city of Porto more attractive to startups. The prize is doubly sweet, as neither the team nor the officials saw it coming. Team member Aarushi Kumar says that “It was not something we were expecting and it was not something the organizers were expecting to do, either.”

Consulting Magazine names Desautels grad a 2017 rising star

McGill University — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:35:29 +0000

Consulting Magazine has released its 2017 Rising Stars of the Profession 35 Under 35 list, and number 34 on that list is KPMG’s Matthew O’Connell, who is named for Excellence in Financial Services. Mr. O’Connell works in the company’s Forensic Advisory Services Practice, where he deals in anti-corruption, regulatory compliance and conflict minerals. He has taken point on several big-ticket investigations in a multitude of nations.

Desautels scores win at CBS Case Competition 2017

McGill University — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:32:38 +0000

Congratulation to Desautels undergraduates Amir Fawzy Guirguis, Charles Lavoie-Aubuchon, Maria Power, and Samantha Simpson for winning the 2017 CBS Case Competition in Copenhagen, Denmark, as well as to Amir Fawzy Guirguis, in particular, for securing the award for Best Speaker. The latest win at CBS coincides with Desautels’ record of achievement at the international case competition, first securing a win in 2015 and then coming in second the following year.

Desautels alumnus to be honoured at SmartCEO Future 50 Gala

McGill University — 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 undergraduates secure a win at PRMIA Risk Management Challenge

McGill University — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:47:36 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Evan Coulter, Valentyn Litvin, Meagan Prins, and Marina Simonian for winning the PRMIA Risk Management Challenge, marking a third consecutive victory for the Faculty. The team will advance to the International Risk Management Challenge in London, UK on April 7th, 2017 for a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000 USD.

Athenex names McGill alumnus as Chief Financial Officer

McGill University — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:59:18 +0000

Biopharm company Athenex has tapped independent consultant and McGill Commerce alumnus J. Nick Riehle (BCom’76) to join its executive suite as Chief Financial Officer, pending Board approval. Mr. Riehle brings a lifetime of experience to the position, having previously served as CFO of Chelsea Therapeutics and Haht Commerce. Before that, he spent 17 years at Nortel Networks, and cut his teeth as an analyst at IBM from 1977 to 1979.

CEO of the Year Futures Fund Scholarship

McGill University — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:17:06 +0000

Congratulations to BCom student Stephanie Ng-Lun, recipient of this year’s Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year Futures Fund Scholarship. Award recipients from across Canada were present in Toronto this week to attend a leadership session and special reception held in their honor, as well as to participate in Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year Award Gala Dinner, which recognized Calin Rovinescu, CEO of Air Canada.

Student events and the McGill context

McGill University — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:59:45 +0000

The McGill context can be a make-or-break thing when it comes to the University’s ability to take disciplinary action in the case of breach of the Code of Student Conduct at an event that is only peripherally McGill-related. In the latest McGill Tribune, Dean of Students Christopher Buddle points out that events held off-campus by faculty student societies (which are separate legal entities) may not be McGill jurisdiction.

McGill finishes second at RSEQ swim championships

McGill University — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:30:55 +0000

Team captain and Desautels BCom senior Keelan Marks led a remarkable McGill swim team to a second-place overall finish at this past weekend’s RSEQ championships, with 13 medals. Highlights included a sweep of the butterfly events by Samuel Wang and Kate Wist. Wang’s medal count was two golds, one silver and one bronze, while Wist claimed three golds and a personal best in the 400 free.

McGill management student puts his best foot forward

McGill University — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:25:12 +0000

Patara is a fairtrade, sustainably-produced shoe line made by a small factory in Thailand. It’s also the brainchild of Desautels Faculty of Management student Kilian Rosier, who got the idea while travelling in Asia — and who wanted a pair of shoes he could wear everywhere, from the beach to the café. From there, it was just a small jump to the concept of a fairtrade travel shoe with the green production methods possible.

McGill alumna honoured by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine

McGill University — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:45:52 +0000

Christine Tiseo (BCom'95) has been named as one of the 35 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A in Mergers & Acquisitions magazine’s January 2017 issue. She was also recognized in 2016, which was the list’s inaugural year.

Ms. Tiseo is a Managing Director of the Debt Advisory Group at Chicago-based mid-market global investment bank Lincoln International, where she has worked for 12 years. She is also a chartered financial analyst who holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill.

SCIS grooming success stories as students excel

McGill University — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:58:41 +0000

Florian Wong, Hongqiao class of 2016, IB score of 41

Wong is currently a freshman at McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management. He is pursuing a double major in Finance and Information Systems.

Read full article: Shanghai Daily, January 26, 2017

Hi-Rise Capital Announces Appointment of Michael Kraft as Chief Executive Officer

McGill University — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:51:17 +0000

Hi-Rise Capital Ltd. (“Hi-Rise” or the “Company”), a mortgage broker and administrator focused on funding high quality real estate development projects in the Greater Toronto Area, is pleased to announce today that it has appointed Michael Kraft as Chief Executive Officer.

...Mr. Kraft holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, graduating in both instances with academic distinction.

Indigo announces CFO’s pending departure and appointment of interim successor

McGill University — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:53:56 +0000

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX: IDG), Canada’s largest book, gift and specialty toy retailer has today announced the forthcoming departure of Ms. Laura Carr, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, who will be returning to the UK for personal reasons following the completion of the Company’s third quarter results announcement in February.

Heather Reisman, Indigo CEO, has appointed Mr. Craig Loudon, Indigo’s Senior Vice President, Business Finance, to the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective February 9, 2017.

In line with recent growth, FL Fuller Landau LLP Appoints Three New Partners

McGill University — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:45:38 +0000

FL Fuller Landau LLP, a full-service chartered professional accounting and business advisory firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Jaimie Auger, Budd Newton, and Uros Milekic as new Partners, effective January 1, 2017.

Here are all the UK tech figures named in the Queen's New Year's Honours list

McGill University — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:07:22 +0000

Imran Amed is founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, the online news site for the fashion industry.

Amed started his site in 2007 as a blog about the fashion industry, but it has become one of the leading sources of news in the fashion world. The site raised a Series A funding round in 2015 from investors including Index Ventures, LVMH, Carmen Busquets, and Felix Capital.

Amed was previously a management consultant at McKinsey & Co. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor of commerce degree from McGill University.

Aeroports de Montreal (ADM) Appoints new presidents and CEO from within

McGill University — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:42:07 +0000

Philippe Rainville will become the new president and CEO of Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) on January 1, 2017, succeeding James Cherry, who retires at the end of the year.

Rainville holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and is a chartered professional accountant (CPA).

He started his career as an auditor and financial analyst with an accounting firm, going on to hold similar positions at Provigo (Delixo) and Pepsi-Cola.

Philippe Rainville à la tête d'Aéroports de Montréal

McGill University — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:30:19 +0000

Après 15 ans à la tête d’Aéroports de Montréal (ADM), James C. Cherry prendra sa retraite à la fin de l’année et il sera remplacé par Philippe Rainville, qui occupait les fonctions de vice-président, chargé de gestion et de la réalisation du programme d’immobilisations.

Avant d’intégrer ADM, Philippe Rainville a œuvré Molson Canada, Provigo (Delixo) et Pepsi-Cola. En plus d’être comptable professionnel agréé (CPA), il est détenteur d’un baccalauréat en commerce de l’Université McGill.

Broome Capital Inc. Enters into Option Agreement to Acquire KLR Property

McGill University — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:38:29 +0000

Matthew Anderson holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2008. Matt is a Senior Consultant with Malaspina Consultants Inc., a private company that provides accounting and administrative infrastructure to junior public companies.

La Conference Fashion Business Uncovered: On Y Sera!

McGill University — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:57:26 +0000

Depuis quelques années, des étudiants de l’université McGill ont pris l’initiative d’organiser des journées conférences permettant aux passionnés de la mode d’échanger sur le sujet. Au menu cette année: présentations, tables rondes et séance de réseautage qui promettent d’en inspirer plus d’un! Une excellente occasion d’en apprendre plus sur l’industrie et de rencontrer des personnes clés pouvant donne run coup de main à notre carrière. Cette année, notre rédactrice en chef numérique (MOI !) fera même partie d’un panel de discussion sur la mode et la technologie.

Chicago Cubs executive Rehman become first McGill grad to earn World Series ring

McGill University — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:46:31 +0000

Only three days after McGill captured their third consecutive national championship in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association, Shiraz Rehman, an assistant general manager with the Cubs, became the first McGill grad to earn a World Series championship ring.

A 39-year-old native of Montreal who was raised in Blauvelt N.Y., Rehman earned a commerce degree from McGill in 1999, majoring in finance and accounting. Rehman was a 6-foot-2 switch-hitting shortstop on the Redmen baseball team for four years, serving as team captain in his junior and senior campaigns.

goeasy Ltd. Announces Senior Executive Appointment

McGill University — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:44:27 +0000

goeasy Ltd. the leading full service provider of goods and alternative financial services that improve the lives of everyday Canadians, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Fiederer to Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

McGill grad Rehman earns World Series ring with Cubs

McGill University — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:38:21 +0000

When the Chicago Cubs defeated Cleveland in Game 7 of an epic World Series in the wee hours of Thursday morning, the celebrations reverberated all the way north of the border to the campus of McGill University in Montreal. Only three days after McGill captured its third consecutive national championship in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association, Shiraz Rehman, an assistant general manager with the Cubs, became the first McGill grad to earn a World Series championship ring.

Fashion 101: Valuable Career Advices from the Best in the Industry

McGill University — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:01:28 +0000

So many young and creative people have aspired to break into the vibrant and fascinating field of the fashion industry. If you are one of these people, take your career to the next level by learning from the takeaways from a few of the best in this field like Marissa Webb, Tanya Taylor, and more. Read on to get inspiration from the past "How to Make It in Fashion" Conferences, and make your dreams come true!

McGill holds sustainability forums

McGill University — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:12:31 +0000

Friday, September 23, marked the first of three open forum meetings that invited members of the McGill community to discuss sustainability at McGill.

Marie Le Cannellier: President of MTL Relations

McGill University — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:06:53 +0000

Meet Marie Le Cannellier, a U3 Management student who calls Chicago home. Marie recently became President of MTL Relations, an organization that aims to get you out of the McGill bubble by making it easier for you to connect with students from all universities in Montreal. Read on if you want to learn more about Marie and MTL Relations!

Read full article: Her Campus, October 4, 2016

Ariane Simondet On Frosh, Inclusivity and Involvement

McGill University — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:12:59 +0000

Midterms are slowly approaching, and we cannot help but reminisce on the warm, carefree days of Frosh. Whether you were a first-year embarking on your university journey, or a frosh leader looking to get involved, we can all agree that Frosh was one heck of a time. To help you trace back to those summer days, Her Campus McGill interviewed Ariane Simondet, Management Frosh's Director of Inclusivity.

Read full article: Her Campus, September 28, 2016

Brett Hickey to Speak at the Southern Capital Forum's 2016 Annual Conference

McGill University — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:02:02 +0000

Brett Hickey, CEO of Star Mountain Capital, LLC, a Specialized Asset Management Firm in New York, Will Speak at this Year's Annual Conference in Georgia.

MDIIM Student Associates applications now open!

McGill University — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:25:26 +0000

2016-17 Student Associates applications now open!

Are you a full-time Desautels student looking to participate in high-profile events, interact with special guests, and engage with students around integrated management? Then we invite you to apply to the MDIIM Student Associates Program!

Applications are now open for the 2016-17 MDIIM Student Associates Program and are due on Monday, September 26. Click here to download the application form.

A Knight is Reborn

McGill University — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:10:35 +0000

Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) ("Knight"), a leading Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that Samira Sakhia, former CFO of Paladin Labs Inc. ("Paladin"), will be joining the Knight team as President and member of the Board of Directors. In her new role, beginning on August 31, 2016, Samira will report to Jonathan Ross Goodman, CEO of Knight.

Road to Rio: Olympic fencer Joseph Polossifakis speaks about tactics, success and overcoming hardship

McGill University — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:20:16 +0000

In this weekly series we feature an Olympic athlete who juggles work and sport. The Q&As give you their insights for peak performance and top tips to help you whether you’re at work, or working out.

...Born and raised in Montreal, Polossifakis graduated from McGill University in 2014 with a commerce degree. His studies focused on accounting and international business. He did an accounting internship with KPMG in the summer of 2013 and will be doing an 18-month internship, exploring a variety of roles, with Bell starting in September.

2016 MBAs To Watch: Fatoumata Diane, Cambridge (Judge)

McGill University — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:53:29 +0000

Fatoumata Diane

Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

Age: 26

Hometown: Conakry, Guinea

Undergraduate School and Degree: McGill University, Bachelor of Commerce

Where did you work before enrolling in business school? I started my career in Montreal in the Investment Banking Division of CIBC, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Later, I took over a Financial Analyst role at Air Canada, initially focusing on labor negotiations with major unions. Following this, I was promoted to Financial Analysis Manager.

Loyalist convocations featuring guest speakers

McGill University — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:37:26 +0000

A quartet of special guests will be speaking at Loyalist College for the 49th Annual Convocation Ceremonies. The four ceremonies, which take next Thursday and Friday, recognize new graduates and celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends.

...Later that day, at 2:30 p.m., president and chief executive officer of Cogeco Connexion, Louise St-Pierre, will speak at the School of Media, Arts + Design and the School of Continuing Education.

Global Power Announces Appointment of Two New Directors to its Board

McGill University — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:38:27 +0000

Global Power Equipment Group Inc. (OTC:GLPW) (“Global Power”) today announced it has appointed two independent directors to its Board of Directors. Following this appointment, the Global Power Board of Directors now consists of 10 members. The newly appointed directors are as follows:

Diary: Lessons from Chilecon Valley

McGill University — Tue, 31 May 2016 16:57:27 +0000

EIGHT flights, two developing countries, five cities, 25 meetings with 25 different companies in 10 different industries. If I told you that you could do this in less than 10 days, you would probably think I was crazy. And then I would tell you about the Hot Cities of the World Tour at the University of McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management, which has followed such a hectic schedule for the past eight years.

FAEQ deliver bursaries to Laval's Polossifakis, Lefebvre and Roy

McGill University — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:43:52 +0000

A trio of Laval student-athletes were among the 55 deserving student-athletes who shared $184,500 in individual bursaries as part of the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) at the Foundation’s annual Sponsorship spring cocktail party that was held in the John Molson Room in Montreal earlier this month. The FAEQ also celebrated the performances of numerous bursary recipients, who have already qualified or are in the process of qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. This year alone the Foundation has delivered nearly 1.3-million dollars to 450 student-athletes.

FAEQ awards $30,000 in bursaries to incoming McGill student-athletes

McGill University — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:34:05 +0000

Six incoming freshmen to McGill have been pegged to share $30,000 and are among the 35 recipients of recruitment bursaries totalling $165,000, announced last week by the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence. The amount includes five awards of $3,000 apiece, distributed to Canadians from outside Quebec who have chosen to pursue their educational and athletic careers in a Quebec university.

Read full article: McGill Reporter, May 25, 2016

Arctic Art has Changed, Gallery Owners say

McGill University — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:54:26 +0000

Mark London grew up in the Elca London Gallery, of which he has been director for the past 25 years.

“The gallery and I were conceived at the same time,” says London, son of Jonas London, an office manager and McGill University commerce graduate, and Elca London, who held a master’s degree in psychology from McGill and worked at psychiatric hospitals. His mother’s means of earning a living was about to take a creative turn when Mark was in utero.

Walking for a cause

McGill University — Thu, 12 May 2016 15:49:27 +0000

One day, almost 10 years ago, Christine Boutros felt something she will never forget.

She remembers it like it was yesterday: “You know when you sit on your leg for too long and it feels tingling? I thought it would pass but it didn’t,” she explained.

A few months later, Boutros, at the age of 45, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. “It was kind of surreal,” she said.

Desautels BCom Students make finals at GBCC 2016

McGill University — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:27:34 +0000

A Desautels undergraduate student case team composed of Kangni Chen, Manuel Gobeille-Leblanc, Victoire Monnier and Alexie Morin made the finals at the 18th annual Global Business Case Competition (GBCC) hosted by Foster School of Business at the University of Washington held from April 4 to 10, 2016.

Le succès de Juliette, la femme derrière le chocolat

McGill University — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:25:26 +0000

Un moment en compagnie de Juliette Brun — la fameuse Juliette derrière Juliette et Chocolat — suffit à tout comprendre; le succès amplement mérité, le travail acharné, la passion, la gourmandise (pour le chocolat et pour la vie en générale), l'optimisme, la joie de vivre et la vision. Tel son produit fétiche qu'elle affectionne tant, la femme d'affaires se veut solide, douce, originale et réconfortante.

McGill Management Students Focus on Helping Syrian Refugees

McGill University — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:45:04 +0000

By Karen Seidman, Montreal Gazette, April 26, 2016 :

"Every semester, McGill University faculty lecturer Anita Nowak challenges her students to come up with projects for her social entrepreneurship and social innovation class based on a theme that she finds particularly timely and relevant.

For this semester, it was helping Syrian refugees integrate into Canadian society.

BCom Students Win Kenneth F. Byrd Prize Entrance Scholarships

McGill University — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:42:17 +0000

The following BCom students were awarded the Kenneth F. Byrd Prize entrance scholarships:

Jenny Bradley-Tessier
Nathaniel Kirsh
James McCollough-Gilbert
Alanna NUssbaum
Alexander McGarry
Kaihua He

About the Award:

Desautels wins Canadian Brandstorm for the third year in a row!

McGill University — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 20:02:45 +0000

Congratulations to Léa Fournier, Laura Gordon and Sofie Rootenberg who will be headed to Paris with their coach Peg Brunelle to compete at L’Oreal’s Brandstorm finals on June 30!

BCom Students Win 2016 National Investment Banking Competition

McGill University — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:21:27 +0000

Two Desautels BCom student teams took 1st and 2nd places in the Undergraduate Division at the National Investment Banking Competition (NIBC) held on March 23 to 24 in Vancouver. Every year, the competition attracts more than 330 teams of undergraduate and graduate students from top business schools around the world. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious financial case competitions in North America.

Congratulations to the HM delegation!

McGill University — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:23:57 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels' Happening Marketing delegation for its 5 podium wins!

1st place

B2B Marketing - Jordan Bonneville, Rachel Burk, Karen Ye

Relationship Marketing - Aarushi Kumar, Alexie Morin, Jochem Janssens

Marketing Strategy - Graydon Clerk, Kangni Chen, Wendy Lai

Marketing Campaign - Manuel Gobeille-Leblanc, Hayley Lim, Joshua Phoon, Maripaz Fernandez

2nd place

Desautels BCom Students Win 2016 PRMIA Risk Management Challenge

McGill University — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:44:06 +0000

A Desautels BCom student team defeated 116 undergraduate and graduate teams from 45 schools around the world to place 1st at the 2016 PRMIA Risk Management Challenge.

Desautels Business Conference on Sustainability 2016

McGill University — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:31:28 +0000

Event Date & Time:
Mar 18 2016 - 9:00am to Mar 19 2016 - 7:00pm
Location: New Residence

Desautels BCom students make finals at CBS CC 2016

McGill University — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:33:16 +0000

A Desautels undergraduate student case team composed of Jordan Bonneville, Wendelina Lai, Joshua Phoon and Luohan Wei made the finals at the 15th annual Copenhagen Business School Case Competition (CBS CC) held on February 29 to March 5, 2016.

Neema: un voyage en chansons

McGill University — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:20:54 +0000

Neema n'a pas chômé depuis la parution de son dernier album studio, Watching You Think, il y a près de six ans. L'artiste montréalaise a beaucoup vécu dans ses valises, faisant pendant deux ans un tour du monde en chansons dont témoigne l'album live Leave the Light On, paru en 2014.

The challenge of merging new acquisitions with company culture

McGill University — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:10 +0000

There are two different kinds of acquisitions: ‘scale acquisitions’ and ‘bolt-on acquisitions’, and we tend to focus on the latter. We like to buy a technology and ‘plug it in’, because our sales force and distribution channel are second to none. The last six deals we’ve done were all about technologies or products that we wanted to own. In these cases, some of the management team stays with us, but we’re really taking on a new product and adding it to our existing culture.

B2ten foundation is Olympic champion Jenn Heil's legacy

McGill University — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:54:22 +0000

Ten years ago Thursday, a pint-sized Jenn Heil stood atop the mogul field in Sauze d’Oulx, Italy, with no regrets — regardless of what might have happened over the course of the next 26 seconds.

The 22-year-old McGill University commerce student had a note from her psychologist tucked in her pocket that read: “I’m ready. I know it’s going to be great.”

And great she was, exploding out of the gate and landing two monster jumps to win Canada’s first medal at the 2006 Olympics.

BCom Student Case Competition Team Advance to International PRMIA Risk Management Challenge

McGill University — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:34:41 +0000

A BCom student case competition team won the Montreal PRMIA Risk Management challenge for the second consecutive year. The roster of the McGill-Desautels team includes Simon Altman, Evan Coulter, Liam Maclure, and Valentyn Litvin. They are coached by Professor Sebastien Betermier.

The team will compete in Chicago for the International Championship early March, against 7 other finalist teams. PRMIA is the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association.

BCom Students Take 1st Place at 2016 University of Auckland's Champions' Trophy

McGill University — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:27:48 +0000

A Desautels BCom student case team composed of Rachel Burk, Maripaz Fernandez, Michael Fishman and Deven Sanon took 1st place at the 9th annual University of Auckland’s Champions Trophy held January 23 to 30, 2016.

L'aspect humain avant tout

McGill University — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:46:20 +0000

Christine Décarie se destinait à la comptabilité, mais le hasard l'a menée à être l'une des premières femmes gestionnaires de portefeuille du Québec. Et son talent, qui ne doit rien au hasard, a profité aux investisseurs.
Vice-présidente principale, gestionnaire de portefeuille et responsable de la recherche mondiale au Groupe Investors, Christine Décarie s'est découvert une passion pour la gestion de fonds communs de placement lors de son dernier emploi d'été d'étudiante, en 1986.

Lancement de la deuxième édition de Lait’s Go Sport

McGill University — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:46:03 +0000

Le Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) et Lait’s Go Sport sont fiers d’annoncer le lancement de la deuxième édition du «Programme Ambassadeurs Lait’s Go Sport». Quatorze étudiants-athlètes universitaires du RSEQ, provenant de sept universités, représenteront la marque sur leurs campus respectifs.

...Après un processus de sélection, voici donc les étudiants-athlètes qui ont été sélectionnés.

...François Bourque - Redmen de l’Université McGill, Basketball, Gestion (comptabilité)

Desautels Wins 8 podiums at JDC

McGill University — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:01:56 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels' Jeux du Commerce delegation for its 8 podium wins and overall 3rd place academic ranking.

Podiums

Surprise Case - 1st
Stock Simulation - 1st
Human Resources - 2nd
International Business - 2nd
Debate - 2nd
First Year Case - 3rd
Finance - 3rd
Information Systems - 3rd

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Megan Munroe: FBU Director of Communications & Fashion Blogger Extraordinaire

McGill University — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:44:04 +0000

Her Campus McGill is pleased to present you with this week's über fabulous profile, Megan Munroe! Although her roots lie in both San Francisco and Vancouver, she has found her temporary home at McGill as a U1 Management student majoring in Marketing. Along with her studies, Megan is the Director of Communications for the MUS club Fashion Business Uncovered. She also runs a seriously incredible and successful blog (that I frequent when I should be studying, but her major style gives me life), theClosetCraze.

Desautels BCom Students Take Two Podiums at 2016 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition

McGill University — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:07:54 +0000

Four BCom case teams made the finals at the 38th annual Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) held at Queen's University from January 14 to 17, 2016 with the Debate team finishing second and the Ethics team taking first place.

Teams:

MIS: Camille Favreau and Mykolas Raizys;
Accounting: Isabel Moreno and Tate Lin;
Ethics: Alexandra Del Val and Alexander Norman;
Debate: Grace Chen and Matthew Meyer.

3 Ways IT Can Solve Retail’s Labor Challenges

McGill University — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:47:26 +0000

Retailers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. On top of growing competition, retailers now have to deal with new, challenging regulations and rising wages. Many retailers are struggling to keep up due to their heavy reliance on traditional, manual and top-down employee management processes. Luckily, retailers are starting to realize that operating with such outdated processes won’t cut it anymore, and more companies are turning to tech-driven solutions to help lower labor costs, drive increased sales and reduce employee turnover.

In memoriam: H. Arnold Steinberg, Chancellor Emeritus

McGill University — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:52:36 +0000

(Editor’s Note: The following is a message from Principal Suzanne Fortier.)

Dear members of the McGill community:

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of H. Arnold Steinberg, McGill Chancellor Emeritus. Mr. Steinberg died suddenly this morning in Montreal. He was 82 years old.
... A lifelong Montrealer, Arnold graduated from McGill with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1954. His education was only the beginning of his deep relationship to McGill University.

Who’s on the move: December 7, 2015

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

Desautels HIM Students Win Harvard Stock Pitch Competition

McGill University — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:22:52 +0000

Desautels Honours in Investment Management students Drew Allen and Philippe Rich won the 2015 Harvard Financial Analysts Symposium. In this competition, students had to present a stock pitch of professional quality to a panel of industry experts. The honours students collected the top prize of $1,000 based on the merits of their investment thesis, rigorous analysis, and in-depth research.

Avis de nomination : Claude Hardy est nommé Vice-président directeur général, Ventes et Marketing Québec chez Van de Water-Raymond

McGill University — 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

Du sang neuf au sein de la Corporation des lieux historiques de Pont-Rouge

McGill University — 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 McGill et a travaillé au sein de diverses sociétés d'État canadiennes, dont l’Office national du film.

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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Shatner beams up enough energy to fuel a starship

McGill University — 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.

The Most Powerful Entrepreneurs in Canada

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

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Nuvo Research® Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

McGill University — 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

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Jennifer Heil inducted into Canadian Sports Hall of Fame 0

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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.

Singapore Airlines appoints new NZ manager

McGill University — 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

Devenir acteur de changement

McGill University — 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 McGill. Depuis l’automne 2014, elle est également bénévole chez Exeko.

Investissements PSP embauche un professeur et une associée de KPMG

McGill University — 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 McGill 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

McGill University — 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 McGill (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.

Melissa et Gabriel, 22 ans, financiers et entrepreneurs sociaux

McGill University — 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 McGill: Melissa Serfaty, Joanna Klimczak, Eleonor Tsang, Courtney Warren et Gabriel Gougaud. Leur projet se nomme dare2impact.

Dancing with the neighbours

McGill University — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:55:43 +0000

If you lived in the Lower Plateau this summer, you may have had a stranger knock on your door asking if you’d like to take Zumba classes in her backyard. This stranger would have been Shazia Shariff, a U4 International Management and Political Science student at McGill who created Karibuni Zumba, providing five-dollar classes over the summer to neighbours looking to get active while getting to know each other.

Greenock to acquire BeWhere, become tech company

McGill University — 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.

Revelstoke Equity Inc. to Enter Into a Business Combination With Zonetail Inc.

McGill University — 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..

Une troisième génération à la barre du Riôtel Matane

McGill University — 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.

Quand le travail ne manque pas

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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, ��Ҵ�ýapp9, 2015

Nouveau conseiller juridique à la Société Générale

McGill University — 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 McGill 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 »

McGill University — 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 McGill, 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

McGill University — 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.

Geoffroy en pleine ascension

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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 McGill University’s theatre world in the days before television became mainstream in Canada.

Así podés participar de Abanderados de la Argentina Solidaria

McGill University — 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...

Tirer profit d’une activité de réseautage

McGill University — 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

McGill University — 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

How Davids Tea Is Trying to Make Tea Cool

McGill University — 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

McGill University — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:04:04 +0000

According to the 1951 McGill University yearbook, future Star Trek captain William Shatner was already showing leadership as president of McGill'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

Desautels' New Programming in Managing for Sustainability Wins Page Prize Award

McGill University — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:13:06 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) and Desautels faculty members were recently named recipients of the 2014 Dr. Alfred N.

The first blind graduate from Mcgill Desautels Faculty of Management shares his story

McGill University — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:46:56 +0000

Featuring Thibault Trancart, BCom'15 and Fiona, guide dog.

View full video: Breafast Television, June 1, 2015

Business Monday: New President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados elected

McGill University — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:44:49 +0000

NEW president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB), Lisa Padmore , has promised not to shy away from continuing to voice ICAB’s opinion on matters of national importance.

Read full article: The Barbados Advocate, June 1, 2015

Management Undergraduate Society raises $45 thousand for cancer research

McGill University — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:51:55 +0000

New initiatives contribute to increased revenues

by Cece Zhang

Jan 27, 2015

The Management Undergraduate Society (MUS) organized the Winter Carnival and the Cancer Auction, raising approximately $45,000 towards cancer research this year, a significant increase from last year’s events, which raised $30,000.

HBO Financial Services joins Peak

McGill University — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 21:13:50 +0000

Peak Financial Group is continuing to expand, as HBO Financial Services joins forces with Peak Insurance Services, after an eight-year partnership. Founded in 1997, by James Hindley, Larry Barakett and Boris Ozbalt, HBO is a boutique Managing General Agency, catering to a group of advisors working predominantly in the high net worth markets in Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Read article here: Investment Executive, February 18, 2015

Desautels BCom Students Take 1st Place at CBS CC 2015

McGill University — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:45:01 +0000

A Desautels undergraduate student case team composed of Lara Ballantyne, Jaylen Gadhia, Rachel Kirby and Sami Zubair took 1st place at the 14th annual Copenhagen Business School Case Competition (CBS CC) held February 22 to 27, 2015.

Desautels BCom students to contribute over $500,000 to facilities

McGill University — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:43:42 +0000

BCom students will have contributed over $500,000 by 2018 towards enhancement and construction of undergraduate space in the Bronfman Building.

Read full article here: Mcgill Reporter, February 9, 2015

World Animal Protection Welcomes Priscilla Ma as its New U.S. Executive Director

McGill University — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:24:15 +0000

World Animal Protection, formerly known as the World Society for the Protection of Animals, today announced Priscilla Ma's appointment as the new Executive Director of World Animal Protection's United States office. Ms. Ma officially assumed this role on January 26, 2015.

Read full article here: Money News, February 2, 2015

SEI Impact Internship Program: Seeds of Change Crowdfunding

McGill University — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 21:29:36 +0000

McGill students have incredible ideas and know how to enact positive social change. Now you can help them apply their knowledge and passion through the Impact Internship Program at the Social Economy Initiative (SEI) of the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM). The program pairs top undergraduate students with social-purpose organizations (i.e. non-profits and social enterprises) for ten weeks over the summer.

Desautels team wins Montreal Regional Risk Management Challenge

McGill University — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:02:49 +0000

Desautels BCom students Hasan Nizami, Ishani Majumdar, Fiona Xu and Sunaina Roy Chaudhuri (coached by Professor Sebastien Betermier) won the Montreal regional PRMIA Risk Management Challenge on January 22. The team will proceed to the International PRMIA Risk Management Challenge to be held in Minneaopolis, Minnesota on March 6th, 2015.

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One last look at 2014: McGill’s year in review

McGill University — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:21:04 +0000

From naming Michael A. Meighen as the University’s new Chancellor in January to having two students earning Rhodes Scholarships in December, 2014 was yet another eventful year for McGill. As we head into the final weeks of 2014, the Reporter looks back on the year that was, highlighting some of the key happenings over the past 12 months in words and pictures.

Personnalités humanisme et accomplissement personnel

McGill University — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:15:01 +0000

Personnalités humanisme et accomplissement personnel
OLIVIER BABIN
En mai dernier, Olivier Babin a obtenu une note parfaite de 45/45 pour l'ensemble de ses examens finaux au Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. Il est le deuxième étudiant à réussir cet exploit en 30 ans d'existence du programme de baccalauréat international. Il poursuit ses études à la Faculté de gestion Desautels de McGill, avec un baccalauréat conjoint, économie et finance. Il reçoit aussi une prestigieuse bourse Greville Smith, l'une des plus importantes bourses d'admission à McGill.

Desautels' Jeux du Commerce delegation wins 6 podiums

McGill University — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:03:39 +0000

Congratulations to all of those who participated and supported our 2015 Jeux du Commerce delegation
Winning 6 distinctive podiums, the academic teams cummulatively placed Desautels in the 3rd spot of the academic ranking:
2nd place in Debate: Djavan Habel-Thurton, Evan Weiser, Justin Kieran, and Jade Vaillancourt.
3rd place in Marketing : Manuel Gobeille-Leblanc, Rachel Burk, and Louisa Guo.
3rd place in Operations Management: Asma Diallo, Thalia Duhamel, and Francois Boisvert.
2nd place Human Resources: Graydon Clerk, Elie Lubendo, and Kangni Chen.

How shame and guilt can be used to your advantage in marketing

McGill University — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:12:19 +0000

By DaHee Han

There are ways to ensure marketers are not fumbling in the dark when it comes to getting the most out of using emotion in their marketing campaigns. From billboards and adverts to their company website, my research shows that emotions such as shame and guilt can be used to create a favourable response from consumers.

Talking Management with Karl Moore: Forget big, hairy goals. Think small instead

McGill University — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:28:54 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University, talking management for The Globe and Mail. Today, I am delighted to speak to Andrew Shipilov from [international business school] Insead, just outside of Paris.

When you look at alliances, trust is really important. Tell us more about this.

Read full article: The Globe and Mail, December 9, 2014

Niagara native Oxford bound

McGill University — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:01:29 +0000

Joanna Klimczak doesn't want to support poverty-reduction, she wants to end it.

And, she's going to England to further her cause.

... The 23-year-old student in the faculty of management at McGill University applied for the prestigious scholarship last summer and learned on the weekend that she'd earned one of the coveted spots.

Read full article: St. Catharines Standard, December 3, 2014

Leaders don’t need to be extroverted

McGill University — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:52:03 +0000

Many people strive to be leaders in their society so they can make a difference in the world and improve people’s lives. As many of us know, it takes just one person to create even the most significant of changes around us — this thought alone should push everyone to develop their inner leader, no matter what their personality may be.

Talking Management with Professor Karl Moore: Big doesn’t mean you aren’t nimble in business

McGill University — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:46:26 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today I am delighted to speak to Michael Jacobites from the London Business School.

Michael, tell us about value migration.

Read full article: The Globe and Mail, December 2, 2014

Shameful advertising

McGill University — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:43:46 +0000

Shame and guilt have different effects on consumer buying habits, new research from the Desautels Faculty of Management in Canada finds.

... Professor DaHee Han says:

“To get the best response, a fitness club could produce an ad that induces shame and highlights the bigger picture, such as ‘Are you overweight? How ashamed do you feel? Stop overeating, join our fitness programme and feel healthy all the time’.

Andrew Peller Limited Announces Senior Management Change

McGill University — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:32:42 +0000

The Board of Directors of Andrew Peller Limited (TSX: ADW.A)(TSX: ADW.B) ("APL" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian D. Athaide has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Human Resources and Information Technologies of the Company effective January 5, 2015. In conjunction with this appointment Mr. Peter Patchet, Chief Financial Officer CFO and Executive Vice President Human Resources, will be retiring January 5, 2015.

Decisive Dividend Corporation Announces Proposed Qualifying Transaction

McGill University — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:30:58 +0000

Kelowna, British Columbia: Decisive Dividend Corporation (TSX-V: DE.P) (the "Corporation"), a capital pool company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement dated November 26, 2014 (the "Share Purchase Agreement") with each of Patrick C. Turner of Penticton, British Columbia, Leslie Gray Cameron of Peachland, British Columbia and Ronald Sutcliffe of Penticton, British Columbia (the "Vendors"), being all of the shareholders of PGR Ventures Inc.

Two new Rhodes scholars come from McGill

McGill University — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:26:04 +0000

McGill University can brag about having not one, but two Rhodes scholars this year and, while they come from different backgrounds, they do share a very global vision for the world and how to solve its problems.

... Joanna Klimczak is a graduate of the Desautels faculty of management at McGill who developed her vision for the world at the tender age of 17 and has voraciously pursued her goals to improve sustainable development.

FEI Canada: The 2015 "Aces of Finance" Competition is open!

McGill University — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:36:55 +0000

The Québec Chapter of Financial Executives International Canada, an all-industry professional association for senior financial executives, is delighted to launch the 2015 "Aces of Finance" competition for a fifth year. Open to members and non-members, the competition aims to raise awareness of the role and importance of financial executives in organizations by highlighting the professional achievements and community engagement of three individuals in the following categories:

... 2015 Homage Award

Ontario co-op movement could use a legislative leg-up

McGill University — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:32:13 +0000

Despite member-controlled and community-centric businesses gaining much appeal and generating billions in revenue, laws that govern co-ops in Ontario are strikingly outdated and restrictive.

Yes, Virginia, studying literature can win you a Rhodes scholarship

McGill University — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:29:33 +0000

To win a Rhodes Scholarship, perhaps the world’s most prestigious academic award, a student must demonstrate an unusual array of talents, excelling not only academically, but in extracurriculars, arts and “moral force of character.”

How Far Down Do You Define Deviancy in Ferguson?

McGill University — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:29:02 +0000

The late Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s celebrated phrase “defining deviancy down” first appeared in a 1993 essay in The American Scholar. “I proffer the thesis,” wrote Moynihan, “that, over the past generation…the amount of deviant behavior in American society has increased beyond the levels the community can ‘afford to recognize’ and that, accordingly, we have been re-defining deviancy so as to exempt much conduct previously stigmatized.”

McGill student-athletes merit 17 scholarships at Quebec Foundation awards gala

McGill University — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:16:36 +0000

Mariam Sylla, Cedric McNicoll and Katia Clement-Heydra highlighted a group of 17 athletes from McGill University to receive bursaries doled out Tuesday at the 29^thannual Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence awards gala, held at the Sheraton Laval.

Talking Management with Karl Moore: Why communication is key for virtual teams

McGill University — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:37:08 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today I am delighted to speak to JoAnne Yates from MIT [Massachusetts Institute of Technology].

JoAnne, what have you learned in your research about virtual teams?

Read full article: The Globe and Mail, November 25, 2014

Clothing retailer Simons to open new stores in Mississauga, B.C., Alberta

McGill University — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:34:35 +0000

Mississauga will soon be home to the largest of five new Simons stores scheduled to open across Canada, marking only the second time the company has set up shop outside Quebec.

Local shoppers unfamiliar with Simons can expect a family feel across the chain, said Robert Mackalski, a brand expert and faculty lecturer at McGill University.

Is an MBA worth it? What business school can do for your salary in 2014

McGill University — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:17:19 +0000

Desautels, Ivey, Rotman, Sauder and Schulich all cracked the top 100 on the Financial Times’ business school rankings in 2014. While FT’s list is the global standard by which programs are measured, determining the “best” business school is ultimately complicated and subjective, dependent on a plethora of metrics each individual can and should weigh differently.

Sugar Sammy gets last laugh with publicity stunt

McGill University — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:35:29 +0000

One of the province’s best known stand-up comics is likely laughing all the way to the bank with a new advertising campaign.

... ”This is marketing 101,” Robert Soroka, a marketing professor at McGill University said.

The advertisement and the fallout is a well orchestrated publicity campaign that Sammy has executed perfectly.

Read full article: Global Montreal, November 21, 2014

Neither crisis mode nor complacency

McGill University — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:56:43 +0000

In September, the Quebec government announced that McGill’s operating grant would be almost $15 million less than what it had proposed in the spring — and warned that a second wave of cuts were to come. On Nov. 12, Quebec’s universities and CEGEPs were hit with that new round of cuts, amounting to $31.6 million. McGill’s share is close to $5 million. Provost Anthony C. Masi talked to the McGill Reporter about this development, and the University’s ongoing underfunding situation.

McGill celebrates top teachers

McGill University — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:43:00 +0000

With the highest admission standards in Canada, McGill attracts many of the brightest students in the country and from around the world. Being entrusted to guide these exceptional students is a huge responsibility, which is why the Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching was established in 2000 to celebrate teachers.

... Faculty of Management Professor Henry Mintzberg was also honoured when he became only the fifth person to be presented with the McGill University Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning.

Judicial appointments

McGill University — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:38:24 +0000

The Judiciary today (November 19) announced 21 judicial appointments in the Magistrates' Courts.

The appointments include 16 Permanent Magistrates and five Special Magistrates. All appointments are made by the Chief Executive on the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission. They will take effect from November 20, 2014.

... Mr Colin Wong Sze-cheung:

McGill's dynamic duo receive Top 8 Academic All-Canadian commendation from Governor General

McGill University — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:09:00 +0000

Two student-athletes from McGill University were among the CIS Top Eight Academic All-Canadians honoured by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada -- and former principal at McGill -- at Rideau Hall in the nation's capital, Monday. Mariam Sylla, a basketball player and pharmacology student, as well as Cedric McNicoll, a hockey player and accounting major in the Desautels faculty of management, were representing the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec conference at the event.

Cogeco Inc Announces Appointment of Senior VP and CFO

McGill University — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:41:23 +0000

Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Cable Inc. today announced the appointment of Mr. Patrice Ouimet as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 17, 2014.

... Mr. Ouimet holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and a Diploma in Accountancy from Concordia University. He is a chartered professional accountant and chartered accountant.

The Government of Canada Supports CEIM's Québec Innovation Project - New partnership with the Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal to help incubate and grow McGill-based start-ups

McGill University — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:17:36 +0000

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism, and Agriculture) was at Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal this morning to announce a funding contribution of up to $ 6.2 million over the next five years to support the launch of CEIM's Québec Innovationproject.

Université McGill: trois nouveautés en commerce

McGill University — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:12:07 +0000

Cette année, le baccalauréat en commerce de l'Université McGill offre trois nouveautés destinées aux étudiants désireux de nourrir leur conscience sociale.

... Première chose à noter, l'ajout de la majeure Managing for Sustainability, ou «gérer dans une optique de développement durable». Celle-ci jumelle des études en gestion avec un apprentissage des sciences environnementales et de la gestion durable. Elle est offerte conjointement avec l'École d'environnement et le département de géographie.

Eduniversal announces the 2014 Rankings of the Best 1000 Business Schools in 154 Countries

McGill University — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:16:38 +0000

McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management remains but shares N°2 Business School in Northern America.

Human touch key to success, Marvin Corber tells graduating students

McGill University — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:08:31 +0000

Marvin Corber has carried a secret with him for some 60 years and on Oct. 29, he decided to tell all during the Convocation in which he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from McGill.

“Truth be told, I don’t have an undergraduate degree from McGill,” Corber told the graduating Class of 2014 during his address at Place des Arts.

The Most Powerful Women in Business

McGill University — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:48:05 +0000

Quest for Excellence Growing up in Canada, Lubna Al Kharusi did her Bachelor's in Commerce from McGill University. She returned to Oman because 'it was sunny, tax free and her family was here.' She joined the finance department of Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) in 1997. In her stint covering 10 years at the company she handled various responsibilities like budgeting, treasury, financial accounting, change management, investor relations, well engineering, financial services etc. She was cross posted to Shell in London from PDO.

Business Schools Find Own Way To Remember Lessons Of War

McGill University — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:43:05 +0000

On the eleventh day of November, people around the world will again honour those who have served in the armed forces through ceremonies such as Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in the UK. Those of us fortunate to have not experienced battle will doubtless give thanks because, as the Civil War general, William T. Sherman succinctly put it, “War is all hell.” But no matter how terrible war has been and continues to be, philosophers, social scientists and, of course, business school academics have been able to extract valuable lessons from it.

Fabienne Cezanne, Founder of an Animal Fostering Club at McGill

McGill University — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 19:51:24 +0000

As George Eliot once said, “animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” Anyone who’s ever owned a pet can attest to this truth; studies have already proven thata furry companion can ease loneliness, reduce stress, promote social interaction, encourage exercise and playfulness, and, of course, love you unconditionally (as long as you love them back).

Terra Nova Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Grants Stock Options

McGill University — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 19:18:56 +0000

Terra Nova Energy Ltd. (the Company or Terra Nova) (TSX-V: TGC OTCQX: TNVMF) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Matt Anderson as Terra Nova's new Chief Financial Officer to replace outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Robert McMorran. Mr. McMorran will continue to serve as a member of Terra Nova's Board of Directors. Terra Nova wishes to thank Mr. McMorran for his services as Chief Financial Officer.

CEO Conversations: David Segal on David's Tea

McGill University — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:48:14 +0000

David Segal, co-founder of David’s Tea, was recently interviewed by Karl Moore, associate professor at McGill University’s Desautels faculty of management.

... Below is an excerpt of the conversation. For the full interview, tune into CJAD 800 AM, on Friday at 7 p.m. or Sunday at 8 p.m.

Karl Moore: Is David’s Tea the Starbucks of tea? Is that one way of putting it?

Talking Management with Professor Karl Moore: Need innovative ideas? Then tap into your board members’ expertise

McGill University — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:27:26 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today I am delighted to speak to Michael Useem [a management professor] from the Wharton Business School.

So Mike, you do a lot of research on boards, how can boards help with innovation?

Read full article: The Globe and Mail, October 28, 2014

Mathieu Darche – from the NHL to the corporate world

McGill University — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:04:15 +0000

The Montreal native realized his boyhood dream of playing for The Montreal Canadiens. Armed with a marketing and management degree from McGill; Mathieu Darche is bringing that same determination to a new career in business.

Marvin Corber, Robert B. Winsor to receive honorary degrees

McGill University — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:52:30 +0000

Two outstanding contributors to Montreal community organizations will be honoured at McGill’s fall convocation ceremonies. Marvin Corber and Robert B. Winsor will both receive Doctor of Laws honorary degrees.

The convocation ceremonies will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Salle Wilfrid Pelletier, Place des Arts. Two ceremonies will take place that day, the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 3 p.m.

... Marvin Corber

Hult Prize One Million Dollar Start-up Challenge

McGill University — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:33:25 +0000

Registrations are now open for the 2015 Hult Prize at McGill

Will you be the next winner of $1 Million? This year's President's Challenge will tackle Early Childhood Education. The Desautels Faculty of Management of McGill is proud to host a Campus Event which is part of the world's largest and most influential community! The best fact? We are all here to help you!

What size university fits you?

McGill University — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:26:28 +0000

Big? Small? Specialized? For those considering the kind of campus they would like to attend, here are some qualities to consider, based on the experience of students who attended different types of schools.

... The big school

Travis O’Farrell, McGill University Class of 2010

The power of not-for-profit ventures

McGill University — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:19:24 +0000

Elizabeth Law FCPA first understood the power of not-for-profit ventures during her university days in Montreal, Canada, where she saw communities that were crying out for help.

The Gate-Crasher in the Front Row

McGill University — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:37:55 +0000

In mid-September, during another busy day at London Fashion Week, the fashion world made its way from the Tom Ford show and a cocktail party at 10 Downing Street over to dinner.

NJBIZ CFO of the Year Awards 2014 winners announced

McGill University — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:40:56 +0000

The NJBIZ CFO of the Year awards program on Friday celebrated New Jersey's financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of New Jersey's economic growth and stability.

... LARGE NONPROFIT (51 or more employees) – WINNER:

Warren Tranquada

Disclosures: A weekly look at odds and ends from the business world

McGill University — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:08:27 +0000

The website of the World Retail Congress, which just concluded its annual confab in France, asks “Why Paris in 2014?”

Why, indeed, British retail CEO Andy Street might have asked. The chief of department store chain John Lewis made his way to the conference last week to receive the award for Best Omnichannel Retailer (No, we don’t know what that means, either).

... A big voice in philanthropy

The First Year’s Guide to U0 Management

McGill University — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:30:17 +0000

By Michelle Sung

You've just come off the high of graduating high school and enjoying summer. Now, you’re thrust into a new city, a new school and plenty of new faces. After the chaos of frosh and O-Week have passed, you’re eager to start your management career off on the right foot. Luckily for you, I’ve compiled a guide to help you survive your first year at McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Guy Hachey Named to Hexcel Corporation's Board of Directors

McGill University — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:23:09 +0000

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)(BOURSE:HXL) today announced that Mr. Guy Hachey will be joining its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hachey will serve on Hexcel's Compensation Committee.

The evolution of the Quartier de l’innovation’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

McGill University — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:33:37 +0000

In light of the 2008 financial crisis, fostering entrepreneurship has increasingly moved toward the forefront of economic development and city planning. Beyond acting as an important driver of innovation, employment, and productivity growth, entrepreneurship has also been hailed by some as filling the void between wages and living standards. But when we turn to examples of spontaneous entrepreneurial successes in Silicon Valley, is there a specific set of conditions under which these start-ups thrive and attract venture capital?

Personnalité de la Semaine: Olivier Babin

McGill University — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:48:20 +0000

À 19 ans, Olivier Babin possède déjà une impressionnante feuille de route, où foisonnent prix, mentions, bourses et honneurs. Retour sur le parcours fulgurant d’une jeune étoile de la finance.

...Le jeune homme poursuit maintenant ses études à la faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill, où il est inscrit au baccalauréat conjoint, économie et finance. Il est le lauréat de la prestigieuse bourse d’admission Greville Smith, l’une des plus importantes bourses d’entrée à McGill.

Earning a Degree While Earning Gold Medals: Freestyle Skier Jennifer Heil

McGill University — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:57:53 +0000

Freestyle skier and Olympian, Jennifer Heil, has had twenty-five victories at the World Championships, and earned Canada’s first Olympic gold in women's moguls, but her most recent accomplishment is graduating from the Commerce program at McGill University. You will come across a McGill alum who holds a Ph.D.

How McGill students created a new, more respectful Frosh

McGill University — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:38:56 +0000

Mid-September: the time when universities and communities across Canada and the United States lick their wounds after yet another terrible Frosh (Freshman Orientation) season. Inappropriate behaviour, drunkenness, unruly young men and women terrorizing their neighbours, hospitalization, assaults — the tally is not for the faint of heart. We sometimes think of Frosh as we do of winter in Canada: one can only endure it.

Three student lawyers get scholarship boost from MDM

McGill University — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:33:14 +0000

Three young student lawyers yesterday got a $5,000 boost after top law firm Marshall, Diel & Myers split its annual scholarship award between them.

... Ms [Alexis] Haynes, who has graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University, also Canada, later graduated from Queen Mary, University of London with a law degree and will now read for her legal practice certificate and Master’s degree in law at the University of Law in London.

Empowering Women

McGill University — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:10:11 +0000

Never underestimate the power of a woman. Now multiply that by 25 and you have the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women’s Alliance. Founded in 2006, the Business Women’s Alliance is a committee of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships while promoting opportunities for all women throughout Citrus County.

Yamana Gold Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

McGill University — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:41:53 +0000

YAMANA GOLD INC. (YRI.TO)(AUY) ("Yamana" or "the Company") today announced Christiane Bergevin and Jane Sadowsky have joined its Board of Directors ("the Board").

Coolest Classes In Canada Will Make You Wish You Were Still A Student

McGill University — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:38:01 +0000

Hot Cities of the World Tour

What it's all about: "A once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Mongolia and South Korea (in 2014). Amidst sightseeing to 1,200 year old temples, going on horseback excursions, and visiting a towering statue of Genghis Khan, students met with business executives from a variety of industries such as banking, technology, and food and beverage as well as with public and non-profit leaders."

Where: McGill University (but around the world)

Doobop, le chouchou d’Oprah et de Xavier Niel

McGill University — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:09:43 +0000

On dit souvent qu’Oprah Winfrey a le pouvoir de faire ou de défaire les rois. Le business de Benjamin Bernet, un Français de New York, lui doit en tout cas beaucoup.

... Ce Parisien au CV sans faute (études à McGill, MBA à l’Insead) était il y a peu à la tête du marketing des parfums Armani chez L’Oréal, à New York.

Read full article (in French): French Morning

Urquhart appointed full-time assistant coach of McGill men's hockey team

McGill University — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:36:11 +0000

David Urquhart has been appointed as full-time assistant coach of the McGill University men's hockey team. He replaces Dan Jacob, who stepped down a few weeks ago to take a similar post with Blainville-Boisbriand of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Junex annonce la nomination de M. Henry Sauvagnat à titre d'administrateur

McGill University — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:35:19 +0000

Junex inc. (la « Société » ou « Junex ») (TSX CROISSANCE:JNX) est heureuse d’annoncer la nomination de M. Henry Sauvagnat à son conseil d’administration.

Prominent Banker and Bill Gates Foundation Award Winner Luce Veilleux Joins the LocoMobi Board of Advisors

McGill University — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:56:10 +0000

LocoMobi are pleased to announce Luce Veilleux has joined the LocoMobi Board of Advisors.

Christine Décarie, la spécialiste de Québec inc.

McGill University — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:03:08 +0000

Depuis qu'elle a amorcé sa carrière de gestionnaire de portefeuille en 1990, Christine Décarie s'est rapidement imposée comme la grande spécialiste des titres de sociétés québécoises.

Career Moves: Scripps Networks Interactive Appoints Sameer Deen Senior VP

McGill University — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:00:53 +0000

Scripps Networks Interactive, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based provider of lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories for TV and the Web, has appointed Sameer Deen senior VP, multi-platform distribution and strategy.

Gowlings : les stagiaires prennent la pose!

McGill University — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:32:34 +0000

« On fait du droit mais on sait rire et être relax ! » : c’est en substance le message qu’a voulu passer le cabinet Gowlingsavec ce projet marketing pas très ordinaire.

Arnold Steinberg looks back fondly on his time as McGill’s ‘chai’ chancellor

McGill University — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:24:09 +0000

As McGill University’s first Jewish chancellor, it is probably appropriate that Arnold Steinberg is “kvelling” about the amazing students who have built the McGill brand by spreading the gospel about the Harvard of the North and wowing the world with the expertise McGill instilled in them.

Groupe Bikini Village Announces Appointment of Jocelyn Dumas as Executive Chairman

McGill University — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:59:36 +0000

Groupe Bikini Village inc. (GBV.TO) ("Groupe Bikini Village" or the "Corporation") today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has appointed Mr. Jocelyn Dumas as the Corporation's Executive Chairman of the Board.

Talking Management with Karl Moore: Start-up Mentality: Take an Idea and Run with It

McGill University — Wed, 21 May 2014 15:39:23 +0000

Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University speaks to three McGill students, soon to be alumni: Sebastian Dragnea, Charles-Edouard Desmarais and Brian Luong (BCom'13).

Read full transcript: The Globe and Mail, May 20, 2014

McGill Alumni Association Celebrates Top Volunteers and Student Leaders

McGill University — Fri, 09 May 2014 19:20:52 +0000

The McGill Alumni Association (MAA) celebrated some of its most dedicated alumni and volunteers at its annual Honours and Awards Banquet tonight. Student leaders, graduates who have had a significant impact on alumni life and the community, and volunteers with outstanding records of service to McGill were honoured at a banquet held at the Omni Mont-Royal Hotel in Montreal.

CEO Series April 27th, 2014 with Andy Nulman

McGill University — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:37:46 +0000

Imagine Inside the Actors Studio with top CEO's. In this four-part special series McGill University professor and noted author, Karl Moore, sits down with Montreal business leaders. Each week he asks a different CEO about their path to success, their advice to budding entrepreneurs, their work/life balance and more. This week's guest is Andy Nulman (BCom'83), CEO, Just for Laughs.

McGill Alumni Association Awards

McGill University — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:28:47 +0000

Eight Desautels students and alumni have been selected to receive the McGill Alumni Association (MAA) Awards. They will be honoured at the MAA's Annual Honours & Awards Dinner.

Award of Merit: Lili de Grandpré, MBA’81

Lili has a long record of service as a volunteer for the MAA and the Faculty of Management, and she most recently served as Vice-Chair of the McGill Board of Governors. In addition to her McGill involvement she has sat on the boards of Centraide, the OSM, Y des Femmes, and the Montreal Circus School.

McGill's Clement-Heydra among CIS athlete of the year nominees for BLG Award

McGill University — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:07:57 +0000

CALGARY – Katia Clement-Heydra, a hockey player from McGill University, is among eight finalists announced by Canadian Interuniversity Sport and the national law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais for the 22nd annual BLG Awards, which were established in 1993 to recognize the top female and male athletes from universities affiliated with CIS.

McGill Students Made Cold Ulaanbaatar into One of the “Hot Cities” of the World

McGill University — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:10:41 +0000

Consent gap fillers

Reflections from South Korea

McGill University — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:15:52 +0000

Recently, I visited South Korea and Mongolia along with a group of McGill University undergraduates and alumni. This trip was part of the Hot Cities of the World Tour organized by Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Frankly, South Korea was an incredible place to visit; especially from an economic perspective. South Korea is the world's 12th largest economy, as well as a global leader in the manufacture of automobiles and electronics. Despite these successes however, South Korea's economy does face key issues.

Hot Cities 2014: From Camping on the Gobi Desert to Touring the Gangnam Financial District

McGill University — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:50:12 +0000

If a year ago someone told me I’d be spending my spring break camping in the Gobi desert, 30 degrees below zero, I probably wouldn’t believe them. Yet “expect the unexpected” seems to be the tagline for the week we experienced during the sixth edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour, led by Professor Karl Moore.

Montreal Firm Formula Growth Makes Donation to Four Business Schools

McGill University — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:03:31 +0000

Montreal-based investment firm Formula Growth Ltd. is hoping its $1.1-million gift to four business schools on Monday will inspire other private companies to help out the province’s struggling universities.

... Four Quebec business schools — Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business, McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, Bishop’s University and HEC Montréal — got a much-needed private injection of funds with the $1.1-million donation, which is intended to foster entrepreneurship and innovative learning environments.

BCom Students Finish Strong at Happening Marketing

McGill University — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:26:47 +0000

Desautels BCom students claimed five podiums at the 22^nd edition of Happening Marketing, which took place in March at Laval University in Quebec City. Happening Marketing is a interuniversity competition for all business students from eastern Canada. Gathering over 365 participants each year, the event promotes exchanges between students and the business world. Find out more about Happening Marketing.

2014 results for Desautels teams

What I Learned This Week: Here Are The Crayons

McGill University — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:19:43 +0000

Since January, I've been teaching a somewhat different type of course at McGill University. While saddled with the unfortunate standard curriculum name "Marketing and Society," the class is anything but.

... When I first put this course together, I had a discussion with two academics I respect immensely, Prof. Morty Yalovsky of McGill (who used to be MY stats prof in my undergrad years) and Prof. Pete McGraw of the University of Colorado at Boulder (and co-author of the upcoming book "The Humor Code").

BCom students place 1st at Canadian L’Oréal Brandstorm Competition

McGill University — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:43:38 +0000

After competing against over 80 teams from universities across Canada, BCom students Sean Finnell, Jaylen Ghadia and Thanin Tabuteau have won the national L'Oreal Brandstorm competition. Sean, Jaylen and Thanin will head to Paris to represent Canada at the international Brandstorm competition this summer.

Find out more about Brandstorm.

Desautels BCom team places 1st in Quant at 2014 Rotman International Trading Competition

McGill University — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:02:29 +0000

Desautels BCom students Ethan Zhang, Jeremie Guay, Chris Lim, Yusu Zheng, Nikolas Sinnhuber and Sameer Rizvi, won 1^st place in Quantitative Outcry at the 2014 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) held February 20 to 22. The RITC is an annual event hosted by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. The competition utilizes simulated trading cases that closely mimic different aspects of real world markets and brings teams of students and faculty from universities worldwide to participate. The team was sponsored by Desjardins.

Brother-Sister Combination Strong on the Court – and in the Classroom

McGill University — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 20:19:59 +0000

When it comes to combining both sport and academic achievement it is hard to top Simon and Hélène Bibeau, siblings who attend Montreal’s McGill University.

Simon Bibeau, 22, is the starting point guard for McGill’s men’s outfit, the two-time Quebec conference champion who will lead the sixth-ranked Redmen into the Canadian Interuniversity Sport men’s basketball championship, beginning Friday in Ottawa.

"You've Invested Real Money. You Haven't Just Run a Virtual Portfolio"

McGill University — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 18:07:20 +0000

Along Highway 401 and over the Ontario border, Tyler Maxey and some of his MBA classmates at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management in Montreal are also learning by doing. Their modus operandi: investing other people's money. Since 2008, students have been running a registered fund management firm called Desautels Capital Management that has about $3 million in assets.

McGill 'Hot Cities' Business/Field Trip Expands Horizons

McGill University — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:54:35 +0000

A McGill management professor is leading students on a business field trip that will give them global experience.
Called the ‘Hot Cities’ tour, professor Karl Moore is taking students to emerging and developing countries to more about other economies.

... “I've never been to Asia and I've always wanted to explore Asia,” said student Joseph Polossifakis. “I know it’s an up-and-coming region.”

Seeking Out the “Hot Cities”

McGill University — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:06:12 +0000

This Reading Week, a group of students from the faculties of Management, Arts, Education, and Engineering will travel to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Seoul, South Korea to experience business within rapidly emerging markets. Their journey, the sixth Hot Cities of the World Tour, will be led by Desautels Professor Karl Moore.

BCom Students' Strong Showing at Financial Open

McGill University — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:06:33 +0000

The McGill delegation to the Financial Open Case Competition won a podium in four of the six disciplines, placing the school third overall.

Talking Management with Karl Moore: How Jennifer Heil Makes It a Perfect Day

McGill University — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:04:37 +0000

Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University speaks to Canadian freestyle skier Jennifer Heil (BCom'13), one of Canada’s great Olympic athletes.

Read full transcript: The Globe and Mail, February 18, 2014

‘Hot Cities’ Tour Takes Business Students to Mongolia

McGill University — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:16:08 +0000

More than 40 students and alumni from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University are visiting Mongolia this March, to help them understand the realities of doing business in a fledgling emerging market.

... Mia Bernhardt, a student organiser for the trip, says:

New Management Concentrations Developed by Two Students

McGill University — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:33:37 +0000

Starting in Fall 2014, students in the Faculty of Management will be able to major in Strategic Management.

... “Social Business is a type of company that runs just as a normal business—selling a product, earning revenue—but whose ultimate goal is to solve a social problem as opposed to maximizing profit, like many companies aim to do,” explained Joanna Klimczak, U3 Management, one of the two students who started the project.

YouTube 101: Class at McGill University Uses Video Site’s Creator Playbook to Teach Marketing

McGill University — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:20:26 +0000

Most professors exhaust themselves trying to get their students off of social media. Andy Nulman (BCom'83), however, has designed his entire class around being on it.

In what’s believed to be the first syllabus of its kind, McGill University’s marketing and society class uses YouTube’s Creator Playbook as its sole course book. And, in lieu of a final exam, students will be evaluated on their launch of a unique channel on the video-sharing site.

McGill Cancer Auction raised close to $30,000 for Cancer Society

McGill University — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:22:04 +0000

The McGill Cancer Auction Committee, co-chaired by Rosalie Lesser & Lindsay Lubov, had a record-breaking year after its event on Friday, raising close to $30,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. This year's auction items included flight tickets, spa gift certificates and Igloofest passes.

Desautels BCom Team Wins 2014 National Investment Banking Competition

McGill University — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:38:23 +0000

BCom students Nicholas Bigelow, Ivan Di, Mak Dorić, and Emily Ren have triumphed over 250 teams from across North America to win the 2014 National Investment Banking Competition (NIBC) held in Vancouver from January 7-9.

Pay it Forward Initiative Puts Smiles on Hundreds of Faces

McGill University — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:10:38 +0000

Over the years, the end of final exams has inspired any number of spontaneous displays of pure happiness, including high fives, chest bumping and uncontrollable giggling. But what was up with the 100 or so students boogying in the streets at the crossroads on lower campus on Tuesday, Dec. 3 – two days before finals kicked off?

Desautels BCom Students Take Two 1st Place Podiums at UPorto ICC 2013

McGill University — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:53:54 +0000

A Desautels undergraduate student case team composed of Brooke Freeman, Shonezi Noor, Katan Patel and Jeremy Singer not only took 1^st place in the preliminary case but also placed 1^st overall in the main case at the UPorto ICC 2013 hosted by the University of Porto from October 21 to 25, 2013. This was the first international case competition held in Portugal.

New Internet Start-Up Hypejar Uses Social Media to Accurately Forecast Demand for Future Products

McGill University — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:05:50 +0000

An online social platform that accurately forecasts future sales of new products has won first place at the Desautels Faculty of Management’s entrepreneurial competition, the Dobson Cup.

... Team leader and Desautels graduate Grant Yim (BCom'03) says “It is unique in the fact that there is nowhere else to find, in one place, information about products that have not yet been released. Also, existing market research organisations do not leverage social media, and as such their data is expensive and the sample sizes are smaller.”

What The Younger Generation Wants At Work - With OgilvyOne CEO Brian Fetherstonhaugh

McGill University — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:50:19 +0000

One of the youngest and with-it industries is advertising and no where more so than the new media side. One of the smarest people I know is Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom'79), who is the CEO of OgilvyOne, the new media part of Ogilvy, the great advertising company. So it quite interesting to talk to Brian about the younger generation and how it likes to be worked with, he has got many on his staff. Over to Brian.

Talking Management with Karl Moore: Want to Keep Younger Employees? You've Got to Play by Their Rules

McGill University — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:21:43 +0000

Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University speaks to Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom'79), CEO and Chairman of OgilvyOne in New York City.

Read full transcript: The Globe and Mail, April 23, 2013

Oprah Gives a Shout Out to David's Tea

McGill University — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:45:27 +0000

Imagine, if you can, America’s most influential celebrity telling the world that she loves you and she loves your product.
And all of this, at the low price of next-to-nothing.
... All in all, David’s Tea “hit the jackpot,” marketing expert Demetrios Vakratsas concluded Friday.
For any company, especially one that relies on word-of-mouth advertising — rather than paid advertising in traditional media — Oprah’s endorsement “is a dream placement,” the McGill University, Desautels faculty of management professor, said.

Canadian Business Students Visit St. Petersburg

McGill University — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:25:45 +0000

Last weekend St. Petersburg hosted a group of 37 business students and alumni from McGill University, Montreal, Canada, as part of the institution’s “Hot Cities” initiative.

… Speaking to the St Petersburg Times, trip leader Dr. Karl Moore, a lecturer in business leadership and strategy at McGill’s world-renowned Desautels Faculty of Management, explained that this trip was a chance for students to experience the global business environment first-hand.

KPMG Announces winners of the 2013 National Competition

McGill University — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:56:16 +0000

McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management students Jean Vianney Cordeiro, David Gao, Shirley Xu Wang and their team have won the 2013 National Ace the Case competition on March 2. Jean Vianney, David and Shirley’s team had earned the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2013 KPMG International Case Competition (KICC) in Madrid, Spain, coming up on April 2-5.

BCom students make it to the finals at the Marshall International Case Competition 2013

McGill University — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:17:24 +0000

A McGill Desautels case team made it to the finals at the Marshall International Case Competition (MICC) hosted by the University of Southern California (USC). This team of four BCom students, composed of Alexia Belisle, Frederick Dubé Fortier, Simon Hudson and Charlotte Lucas, placed top 6 out of 30 competing universities at this year’s competition which took place from February 12 to 17, 2013.

Entertainment Management Conference Takes Desautels by Storm

McGill University — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:34:44 +0000

Desautels’ Bronfman building opened its doors to the unique and competitive world of the entertainment industry by hosting the first Entertainment Management Conference (EMC) from February 1st to 2nd.

… The first day of the conference allowed the participants to learn about the different facets of the entertainment industry from some of the field’s most prestigious names. The keynote speakers included President and Co-Founder of Just for Laughs, Andy Nulman (BCom’83), and CEO and Founder of INK Entertainment, Charles Khabouth.

Desautels BCom Students Won KPMG’s Ace the Case Local Competition

McGill University — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:39:37 +0000

BCom students Jean Vianney Cordeiro, David Gao and Shirley Xu Wang recently won the KPMG’s Ace the Case Local Competition. On March 2, Jean Vianney, David, Shirley Xu and their team will represent the KPMG Montreal office at the 2013 National Ace the Case competition, via video conference. The winners of the National Competition will go on to represent Canada at the International level in Madrid, Spain in April.

A peek inside the marketing process

McGill University — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:47:19 +0000

MONTREAL - The ad agency brief was clear: Get more people shopping at a Montreal bicycle store. The creative talent came cheap: 30 marketing students working free-of-charge for two weeks. And after an evening of pitches to a panel of judges and the selection of winners, the end game now approaches: A $10,000 publicity campaign to be launched in April.

Talking Management with Karl Moore: Have you taken a look at your career math? It might shock you

McGill University — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:43:59 +0000

Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, speaks with Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom’79), Chairman & CEO, OgilvyOne Worldwide.

Watch interview: The Globe and Mail, January 24, 2013

The Three Phases of Careers - Where Are You and Where Should You Be?

McGill University — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:20:05 +0000

Careers are a lot longer than people think. Most of my undergrad and MBA students are in a great rush to get on with it. And they should but they need to take the long view. I recently interviewed OgilvyOne’s CEO Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom’79) who is one of the smartest people I know. Brian separates a career into three sections, allowing for some perspective and an eye on the future.

-Article by Karl Moore

Desautels BCom students take three podiums at the 2013 Jeux du Commerce

McGill University — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:53:12 +0000

Desautels BCom students took three top 3 podiums at the 25th edition of the Jeux du Commerce, hosted by HEC Montreal from January 4 to 6, 2013.

Over 1,200 students from 13 Eastern-Canadian universities attended this inter-university competition. In addition to competitions that applied academic knowledge to real-life situations, there were opportunities to network with students from different universities, and connect with members of the business community. Sports and social competitions were also part of the event.

First Place:

Desautels HR Case Team places 1st at Inter-Collegiate Business Competition 2013

McGill University — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:45:34 +0000

A Desautels BCom team composed of Jacqueline Crapper and Wenxi (Kathy) Kang placed 1st in the Human Resources case competition at the 35^th annual Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) hosted by Queen’s University from January 3 to 5, 2013.

Montréal Exchange Announces the 2012 University Partnership Awards

McGill University — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:51:06 +0000

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - Montréal Exchange Inc. (MX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group Limited and Canada's derivatives exchange, today announced the winners of the 2012 University Partnership Awards. The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with TMX Group's Board of Directors reception held last evening at the MX.

Working with China is a far more productive strategy than exclusion

McGill University — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:47:13 +0000

Tom Velk and Olivia Gong say the West gains nothing from bashing China. Rather, it should welcome its investment in commodity-producing assets in the form of transparent partnerships.

… Tom Velk is a professor of economics and director of the North American Studies programme at McGill University. Olivia Gong is a BCom student in finance and research assistant at McGill.

The End of Leadership – At Least as We Know It!

McGill University — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:32:53 +0000

America is currently facing a crisis of leadership in business and in government. Yet at the same time – participation in leadership seminars and programs has never been higher. The leadership industry, with many of its roots in America, is now a $50 billion industry. If America is so good at developing leaders however, then why is America a mess? Both presidential candidates are impressive men but neither seems, at this point, to really rise to equal leaders of the past.

-Article by Karl Moore and BCom student Emma Bambrick

International Management Networking Breakfast

McGill University — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:17:22 +0000

On Friday September 21, the IMA was successfully re-launched with the first annual International Management Networking Breakfast. The event was sponsored by RDA Capital and hosted in Bronfman building. With 43 people in attendance including students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the IMA executive team, it was an excellent start to accomplishing the IMA’s vision to build a strong community within the International Management program.

Desautels students to benefit from state-of-the-art financial markets software

McGill University — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:48:39 +0000

Students at the Desautels Faculty of Management will have access to state-of-the-art software used by financial professionals, thanks to a new agreement between the Faculty and Thomson Reuters.

Under the five-year pact, Thomson Reuters will provide software licenses for Eikon, its flagship financial-markets platform, and will supply training and support for the desktop system. The Eikon desktops give Desautels finance students and professors access to essential news, data, analytics and trading tools.

My Visit with a Senior Manager at Deloitte

McGill University — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:00:20 +0000

It’s the morning of the 29th of August and I hastily get ready for my interview with Vince Spadafora (BCom’04), a senior manager at Deloitte. It’s already 8 am and the possibility that I may be late for my 10:30 am meeting at Place Ville Marie starts to become more and more likely. Why you ask? (or not) I haven’t decided on what to wear yet! I narrow my options down to two outfits: A black formal suit or a smart t-shirt with jeans. After a while I decide to go with both! I take the blazer from the suit and wear it with the shirt and jeans; casual yet professional. Perfect!

The Substance of Style

McGill University — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:55:33 +0000

Maxime Lemieux s'adresse aux financiers de demain

McGill University — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:54:21 +0000

BCom grad named Mutual Fund Manager of the Year

McGill University — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:14:16 +0000