Stella-Jones announces Desautels alumna as VP and CFO
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 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.
Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups
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 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.
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Desautels places second at Ethical Leadership Case Competition
Desautels students have placed second in the Ted Rogers Ethical Leadership Case Competition at Ryerson University.
Alumnus Peter Mazoff joins GOLO Mobile as president and CEO
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.
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Desautels students campaign for a green future
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.
Dobson startup tour showcases Desautels entrepreneurial spirit
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
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
In 2021, McGill University will celebrate its 200th 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
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
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.
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McGill Israel study trip immerses students in startup culture
BCom student Huaide “Iris” Huang reflects on the value she’s gained from the two-week McGill Israel Study Trip.
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Alumnus uses sustainability education to grow urban agriculture business
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.
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BCom student retires from competitive snowboarding
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.
