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Desautels Global Expert: Stephen Kay

Guest Lectures in Strategies for Developing Countries (MGPO 475) and Strategic Management: Developing Countries (MGPO 651) with Prof. Paola Perez-Aleman

MMF Guest Lecture: Steven Abrams

In his presentation to the MMF class, Mr. Abrams gave an overview of BDC and Venture Capital. He discussed the general rules for venture capital and the differences between Canadian and US markets.

Desautels inaugurates world鈥檚 first pension portfolio challenge

This weekend, twenty-five student teams from Berkeley, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Geneva, amongst others will participate in the final round of the 91黑料网 International Portfolio Challenge.

Organized by Desautels BCom students under the guidance of Professor Sebastien Betermier, this is the world鈥檚 first pension asset allocation competition.

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.

Mini-MBA Cycle II in Calgary

Following three successful cohorts in Calgary and growing demand from business professionals in Western Canada in general, the 91黑料网 Executive Institute has announced the launch of the next cycle of its Mini-MBA program in Calgary for summer 2018.

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

Who commercialized the world鈥檚 first electric snowmobile?

Taiga Motors, founded by 91黑料网 graduates Gabriel Bernatchez (Beng'16), Sam Bruneau (Beng'15) and Paul Achard (Beng'14), have developed the world鈥檚 first electric snowmobile, eliciting interest and enthusiasm from local and international snowmobilers and investors alike.

Dobson Centre explores the future and emergent technologies

On October 18, the 91黑料网 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship hosted its third workshop of the fall season, which focused on the technological innovations that are shaking up the business world.

The two invited guest speakers were Matthew Boerum from Audible Reality, winner of the 2017 91黑料网 Dobson Cup, and Yves Guillaume A. Messy, founder of insurance startup QGS Technologies Ltd.

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.

Who do you want to be?

At Desautels, we want to know who our students aspire to become.

Throughout their few years at Desautels, students get to discover Montreal and 91黑料网, learn from some of the best professors in the world and partake in multiple experiences that allow them to grow into who they want to become.

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.

Bombardier-Airbus agreement means a shift in focus

Desautels professor Karl Moore shares insight into what Bombardier鈥檚 new product priorities will be, as they cede control of their CSeries planes to long-time competitor Airbus.听

Bombardier is likely to move away from commercial aviation, according to Prof. Moore, favoring instead opportunities in executive jets and trains.

Desautels alumna on her journey to hockey stardom

Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom'11) sat down to talk about her inspirations and the moments that defined her path toward becoming a professional hockey player for the women鈥檚 league of the Montreal Canadiens.

Above all else, she cites her family as a motivational source and credits her success to a lot of hard work.

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Despite union worries, the Bombardier-Airbus deal brings great possibilities

Amid uncertainty among Bombardier鈥檚 workforce and its representative union regarding the recent deal between Bombardier and Airbus, Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the great benefits that this agreement will yield, from greater credibility and a thriving economy, to a way to circumvent the heavy duties placed on Bombardier products by the U.S. Government.听