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Meet our new DesautelsConnect Ambassador

My goal on Ten Thousand Coffees is to help make DesautelsConnect a valuable tool that serves and meaningfully brings together individuals within the Desautels community.

I鈥檓 currently familiarizing myself with the entire networking process (both online and offline) to see how the DesautelsConnect experience can be optimized to better suit our community鈥檚 needs.

Alumna appointed CEO of major cannabis pharmaceutical company

Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA鈥�06) has taken the reins of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, where she will drive expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU. Dr. Rinow brings to the table more than two decades of finance and business experience in the healthcare industry.

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MBA alumna invests in next generation of business leaders

Dr. Elise Perrault聽(MBA鈥�07) recently made the Marquis 鈥淲ho鈥檚 Who鈥� list in recognition of her achievements in the field of business management. Dr. Perrault has racked up multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research as a professor at the College of Charleston鈥檚 School of Business and visiting professor at Brown University.

EMBA alumna climbs to top rung of SAQ

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, SAQ chief Catherine Dagenais (EMBA鈥�18) shares her best tips for leading with authenticity, fostering a culture of innovation, and striking an ideal work-life balance.

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 91黑料网鈥檚 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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