An MBA alumna鈥檚 vision for the future of Canadian construction
As the new President of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Mary Van Buren (MBA鈥�88) shares insight into her strategic objectives and priorities for the organization.
In stepping into her new role, Van Buren elaborates on her mission to revamp the image of the construction industry, highlight its role in promoting sustainability, and position it favorably in the wake of technological transformation.
EMBA alumnus reinvents legal profession for modern times
Fabien Navet (EMBA鈥�14) is the Co-founder of N茅ol茅gal, an online platform that offers tailored legal advice to users.
As an accessible, affordable, and efficient tool for individuals seeking legal services, N茅ol茅gal has provided a solution to many of the challenges that face today鈥檚 legal industry.
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EMBA participants secure wins in municipal elections
The results of Montreal鈥檚 municipal election have been announced and two EMBA participants have been elected to city council.
Congratulations to Robert Mercuri (EMBA鈥�17) who was elected in Beaconsfield, and C茅line Dor茅 (EMBA鈥�18) who was elected in Sainte-Ad猫le.
Desautels Global Expert announcement: Chandra Kumar
The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Chandra Kumar, President of the Confectionery Business at Nestl茅 Canada, as a Desautels Global Expert.
Desautels Global Expert announcement: Miranda Keating Erickson
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
George Attar, BCom鈥�82, Senior VP and Chief Technology and Information Officer at McKesson Canada Monday, November 6, 2017Guest Lecture in IT in Business with Diego Mastroianni
Desautels Global Expert: Mark Taborsky
Mark Taborsky, BCom鈥�88, Managing Partner and Founder, MarkerTree Capital Monday, November 6, 20178:30 AM 鈥� 10:00 AM聽Guest Lecture in Alternative Investments (FINE 455) with Prof. Jan Ericsson
1:00 PM 鈥� 2:30 PM聽Guest Lecture in Derivatives (MMF Class - FINE 682) with Prof. Jan Ericsson
Desautels MBA alumnus to head PSX
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the appointment of Richard Morin (MBA鈥�88) as chief executive officer of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Morin is the co-founder of Montreal-based investment management firm Landry Morin Inc. He has also headed the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, and has served as vice president of National Bank Securities.
Bensadoun School of Retail Management highlighted among Quebec鈥檚 most innovative business programming
As business schools adapt their programs to address the grand challenges of our time, 成人VR视频鈥檚 Bensadoun School of Retail Management stands out as an initiative that will respond to the needs of a rapidly changing retail industry.
Desautels Global Expert: Stephen Kay
Stephen Kay, BA'83, MBA'90, US & Canada leader of Marsh鈥檚 Political Risk & Structured Credit practice Thursday, November 2, 2017Guest Lectures in Strategies for Developing Countries (MGPO 475) and Strategic Management: Developing Countries (MGPO 651) with Prof. Paola Perez-Aleman
A new role for Desautels alumna, Rima Qureshi
Rima Qureshi (BCom鈥�87, MBA鈥�96), former president and CEO of Ericsson North America, has been named executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Verizon Communications Inc., effective November 6, 2017.
In this role, she will take over responsibility for the development and implementation of Verizon's overall corporate strategy, including business development and strategic investments.
IMHL alumnus to lead pediatric department
If the Desautels Faculty of Management thrives, it is thanks to the success of our alumni, our greatest ambassadors. Congratulations to Turki Alahmadi (IMHL鈥�16) who was recently appointed Chairman of the Pediatric Department at the College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not what you know, it鈥檚 what you learn.鈥� - Turki Alahmadi
Quantum International Income names new board chairman
Quantum International Income Corp. has appointed Chad Williams (MBA鈥�93) as chairman of the board of directors. Williams is currently the director of the corporation, and is the president and chief executive officer of Red Cloud Klondike Strike Inc.
An EMBA alumnus鈥� bold move for the good of society
Pascal L茅pine鈥檚 (EMBA鈥�12) career aims have certainly evolved over time. As a young graduate, he aspired to become a poet, later switching focus to build and lead a highly successful business-consulting firm, Atypic.
The end of retail as we know it? Not so fast
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.
