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Brian Athaide (BCom鈥89) is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-president of Human Resources/Information Technology at Andrew Peller Limited.

In a recent interview, he shares what it was like to immigrate to Canada as a child, the change of heart that led him to delve deeper into business, and his most recent role in the wine and spirits industry.

While his life and career have led him to live in twelve countries around the world, there is no place like Canada, for Athaide, who deeply appreciates its diversity and inclusiveness.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
Published on: 5 Dec 2017

Rapid technological advancement is disrupting the status quo across numerous domains, including in agriculture and food markets.

In response, the 91黑料网 Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) and the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) are hosting a series of relevant executive development programs from December 5-6.

Classified as: 91黑料网 Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics, Laurette Dube
Published on: 5 Dec 2017

Richard Despatie听(BCom鈥16) has been named to the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE). He is among the top-three writers in Ontario of the Common Final Exam.

Written in September, the CFE is a national three-day evaluation that assesses competencies including essential knowledge, professional judgment, ethics, and the ability to communicate.听

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program)
Published on: 5 Dec 2017

With nearly three-quarters of employers planning to hire recent college graduates in 2017, the highest rate since 2007, a recent article lists the eleven most sought-after skills that students should try to master before entering the job market.

Occupying the fifth position on this list are leadership skills, which are best developed through volunteer work, according to Professor Karl Moore.

Other skills listed are: written communication, creative thinking, and teamwork.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 5 Dec 2017

Congratulations to our 44 Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) graduates for successfully passing the Common Final Examination (CFE), and to Kai He (BCom鈥16, GCPA鈥17) for sharing the Gold Medal in Quebec!听Richard Despatie (BCom鈥16) placed on the National Honour Roll.

Classified as: Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
Published on: 1 Dec 2017

The Li Ka Shing Program in International Business provides exchange opportunities between students from 91黑料网 and Shantou universities. These learning experiences have enriched participants in innumerable ways, exposing them to cutting-edge business practices and diverse cultures.

Classified as: Li Ka Shing Program in International Business, Emine Sarigollu, 91黑料网 Giving
Published on: 1 Dec 2017

Last March, a group comprised of Desautels students hosted the inaugural Empower 91黑料网 conference, which promoted the benefits of disability inclusion in the workforce.

Since then, the initiative has earned the first prize in the听Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice category of this year鈥檚 Forces Avenir awards. With plans already underway to host another conference in January, the organizers are again looking to empower students with disabilities who are looking ahead to their future careers.

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Published on: 1 Dec 2017

Matthew Ingrassia, MBA鈥07

Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments

Wednesday November 29th, 2017

Mr. Matthew Ingrassia gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.

Classified as: Matthew Ingrassia, MBA Alumni, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Management in Finance (MMF), Desautels Global Experts
Published on: 30 Nov 2017

James McMullan, MBA'88

Senior Vice-President, Caisse de d茅p么t et placement du Qu茅bec

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Mr. James McMullan gave a guest lecture to the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) students.

He gave an overview of the credit investment process at CDPQ, a firm with over $286 billion under management. He also discussed the investment lifecycle and the importance of managing relationships beyond the exit phase of a deal.

Classified as: MBA Alumni, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Desautels Global Experts, James B McMullan
Published on: 30 Nov 2017

The 91黑料网 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has inaugurated a collaborative space where members of 91黑料网鈥檚 startup ecosystem can come together and work on their early stage projects.

Located at 3430 McTavish, the space is available on a drop-in basis every weekday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Classified as: 91黑料网 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 29 Nov 2017

According to the QS Global MBA Rankings 2018, the MBA program at the Desautels Faculty of Management has placed 66th in the world among over 200 schools.

The ranking considers a variety of aspects, with the Faculty ranking above the global and national averages for Thought Leadership and Employer Reputation.

Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA), QS Rankings, University Rankings
Published on: 28 Nov 2017

An article for The Globe and Mail examines the emerging trend among investment firms to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily operations.

These new systems can identify various patterns and then make increasingly accurate predictions based on this information.

As this shift suggests uncertainty in the job market, Professor Sebastien Betermier comments on further implications of the rise of AI in the financial domain.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier, finance, AI
Published on: 23 Nov 2017

Since assuming the helm of HEC Paris in 2015, former Desautels dean Peter Todd (BCom鈥83) shares some information on the School鈥檚 progress to-date, which includes innovative course offerings on entrepreneurship, as well as increased student financial aid to render business education more accessible. 听

Classified as: Peter Todd, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
Published on: 23 Nov 2017

Desautels Global Expert, Andy Nulman (BCom鈥83), will be joining the Festival du rire de Montr茅al initiative as a consultant, bringing much of his experience as the co-founder of the Just for Laughs festival to bear.

The Festival du rire de Montr茅al aims to refresh the concept of comedy festivals, while also putting the creativity and talent of local comedians in the international spotlight.

Classified as: Andy Nulman, Desautels Global Experts, BCom Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Published on: 23 Nov 2017

Sean Brown, BCom鈥90

Director of Global Communications and External Relations, Strategy and Corporate Finance, McKinsey & Company

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Mr. Brown gave a guest lecture in Professor Myung-Soo Jo鈥檚 Management in a Global Context course. He gave the students insight into the working environment and culture at McKinsey.

Classified as: Myung-Soo Jo, Desautels Global Experts, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Sean Brown, BCom Alumni
Published on: 23 Nov 2017

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