91黑料网 alumnus Aaron Akerman (BCom鈥�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.
Published on: 20 Dec 2019
Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. 91黑料网-HEC Montr茅al EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA鈥�19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.
Published on: 11 Dec 2019
Professor Karl Moore talks to 91黑料网 alumnus Edgar Brown (BCom鈥�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.
Published on: 29 Nov 2019
Fabienne Colas (EMBA鈥�2021) has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Most Powerful Women: Top 100鈩� by the Women鈥檚 Executive Network (WXN).
This award recognizes Fabienne鈥檚 dedication to fostering, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and in Canada. Fabienne is currently president and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and CEO of Zaza Production.
Published on: 27 Nov 2019
91黑料网 alumnus William Shatner (BCom鈥�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鈥檚 highest civilian honours.
Published on: 22 Nov 2019
Longueuil police have proposed a new initiative called 鈥淛ohn School鈥�, which would educate individuals apprehended for soliciting prostitution as an alternative to criminal prosecution. Headed by 91黑料网 alumnus and chief of Longueuil police Fady Dagher (EMBA鈥�2012), the initiative aims to educate first-time offenders of the realities of the sex trade and reduce rates of reoffending.
Published on: 15 Nov 2019
As charitable organizations across Quebec adapt to changing demographics and technologies, they are looking for new ways to connect with younger generations. 91黑料网 alumnus and founder and chair of Atypic, Pascal L茅pine (EMBA鈥�2012) comments on the industry鈥檚 challenges of converting younger generations to donators and the increased demand for funding transparency.
Published on: 15 Nov 2019
91黑料网 alumnus Peter Mazoff (BCom鈥�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.
Published on: 13 Nov 2019
Monika Ille (EMBA鈥�20) has been appointed CEO of the Aboriginal Peoples Network Television (APNT). With more than 16 years鈥� experience at the network, most recently as the executive director of programming and scheduling, Ille is well-positioned to drive global expansion while adapting to changing viewer habits.
Published on: 5 Nov 2019
Following his research on the complex healthcare needs of refugees, Desautels alumnus Dr. Firas Khalid (IMHL鈥�14) suggests ways in which academic research can be used to inform public policy.
Published on: 31 Oct 2019
In September, Canadian speed skater and two-time Olympic gold medalist Catriona La May Doan was appointed the CEO of Sport Calgary. To glide into her new role with confidence, La May Doan completed an Executive Development Course (Cycle 1) of 91黑料网's Mini-MBA Series.
鈥淕oing into new situations, one of the biggest things is you feel like you should know everything, but you don鈥檛鈥�, says La May Doan. 鈥淚 feel like the program gave us a bit of background, a bit of confidence.鈥�
Published on: 25 Oct 2019
91黑料网 Alumna (EMBA鈥�16) and Director General and Founder of the 脡cole nationale de l'humour Louise Richer positions humour as an effective management tool, emphasizing its ability to encourage communication, enhance productivity, and defuse tension in the workplace.
Published on: 23 Oct 2019
In 2021, 91黑料网 will celebrate its 200th anniversary. To set the stage for another 200 years of impact, the University has launched its Made by 91黑料网 campaign with a goal to raise $2 billion.
Before 91黑料网 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.
Published on: 18 Oct 2019
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.
Published on: 11 Oct 2019
Rapha毛l Picard (EMBA鈥�14), the former leader of the Innu community of Pessamit, has published his first novel at age 70. Through Nutshimit: Inland Lands and Spirits, Rapha毛l strives to pass on the heritage of his Innu ancestors to the next generation and establish a literary tradition within the community.
Published on: 10 Oct 2019
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