MBA alumnus becomes Hollywood stuntman
There鈥檚 nothing predictable about the career trajectory of Andrew Comrie-Picard (MBA/LLB鈥�01), who has accumulated an impressive body of stunt work in Hollywood films like Atomic Blonde and Hobbs & Shaw, the latest instalment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Over the course of his career, Comrie-Picard has also tried his hand at law, race car driving, journalism, entrepreneurship, and hosting a reality TV show.
Leading with impact in the world of management consulting
What does it take to lead one of the world鈥檚 top consulting firms? Listen in as Professor Karl Moore talks strategy, impact, and industry trends with Scott McDonald (BCom鈥�89), President & CEO of Oliver Wyman.
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Finding Joy in Problem-Solving
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Cirque du Soleil鈥檚 Davide Pisanu (MBA鈥�13) to find out what motivates him as he sets out to transform a company of 5,000 people.
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Alumna named one of Australian Financial Review鈥檚 top 100 women of influence
Sophie Galaise (EMBA鈥�12) recently claimed a coveted spot on the Australian Financial Review鈥檚 annual Women of Influence list. Sophie became the Managing Director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2016, having previously directed the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane, Australia, and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.
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BCom alumna tapped to invest in next generation of digital infrastructure
Alumna Genevi猫ve Maltais-Boisvert (BCom鈥�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.
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MBA alumnus to drive Canadian expansion for commercial finance company
Alumnus Ronnie Bloom (MBA鈥�04) has been appointed Managing Director of Originations for Great Rock Capital, a U.S.-based commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending. Mr. Bloom contributes deep expertise gained from origination roles at Wells Fargo Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada.
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IMHL alumni launch project to improve health outcomes for at-risk children
Ahmad Firas Khalid, Padma Venkatasubramanian and Caroline Kisia, all 2014 alumni of 成人VR视频鈥檚 IMHL program, have teamed up to create Amama (grandmother), a community-based platform that connects grandmothers with vulnerable children to improve children鈥檚 physical and mental well-being.
In 2013, the trio won a Canada Grant Challenge to field-test a copper device they created to kill deadly water-borne pathogens.
Go green, not paperless
Ren茅e Yardley (MBA鈥�97) shares her perspective on promoting innovation and sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sustana Group, a producer of recycled fibres and paper products.
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IMHL participant spearheads TB vaccine trial in Mumbai
Dr. Daksha Shah (IMHL鈥�20) is leading a new TB vaccine trial in Mumbai, where an estimated 40 to 50 percent of the population carries a latent TB infection. The pilot project focuses on providing treatment to close contacts of TB patients.
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Diverse teams drive innovation
Professor Karl Moore interviews Edelman executive 脠ve Laurier (EMBA鈥�11) about the lessons learned during her participation in the 2018-2019 International Women鈥檚 Forum Fellows Program. Ms. Laurier joined 35 other elite female executives from around the world for a leadership training experience that includes education modules at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
MBA alumnus appointed to lead Property Management Japan CBRE
Mitsuhiro Jimbo (MBA鈥�14) was recently appointed to lead CBRE Japan鈥檚 Property Management Division. Mr. Jimbo brings to the table more than 20 years of corporate real estate experience in Japan and North America.
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MBA alumnus joins board of Internet of Things company
Vikas Ranjan (MBA鈥�00) recently joined the Board of Directors for Carl Data Solutions, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company founded in Vancouver in 2015. Mr. Ranjan brings more than 22 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investing, capital markets, and finance to the role.
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Desautels earns Eduniversal award
Angelica Potes, EMBA鈥�18, accepted an Eduniversal award in Croatia on behalf of the Desautels Faculty of Management for placing among the Top-3 Business Schools in North America for 2018.
Photo: Angelica Potes (right) personally delivers the award from Croatia to Montreal to celebrate with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou (left).
Alumna Toni Rinow Appointed CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA 鈥�06) was recently appointed to serve as the next CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, a Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in medical cannabis products.
With a doctorate in physical chemistry and 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, Dr. Rinow is well-positioned to drive global expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU.
MBA alumna using degree to improve U.S.-Japanese business relations
Professor Karl Moore interviews alumna Laura Younger (MBA鈥�09) about her work as the executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the practical advantages of earning an MBA.
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