The starship captain on artistic entrepreneurship
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
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.
TeamMTL: A winning standout at Solar Decathlon China competition
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
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.ĚýĚý
How a BCom alumnus upturned the fashion world from behind the keyboard
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.
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MBA Next 50 Celebration
The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement.ĚýThanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students.Ěý
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
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 adviceĚýfor fresh graduates.
Desautels alumnus leverages potential of blockchain
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
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
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.
Canadian finance community honors BCom alumna
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 FinancialĚýOfficer of 2018.
Desautels Alumnus Terry Jackson’s Wildlife Photography Brings Life to Armstrong Building
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).
A Q&A with William Shatner
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.
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Desautels alumna takes world of children’s toys by storm
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.
