In the summer of 2020, the financial crisis in Lebanon deepened when a major explosion rocked the port of Beirut, causing extensive property damage and loss of life. By that time, Lebanese students studying at McGill were already in a bind – banking restrictions were limiting the ability of their families to access savings, and provide financial support. Jade Dagher (BSc’89, DipManTour’92, MBA’98) wanted to do something to help.

Classified as: MBA Alumni, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Published on: 29 Mar 2022

Resilience. Caring. Integrity. These are the habits that Arshad Ahmad (MBA’81, PhD’2000) seeks to instil in his students. They can make an immediate impact on students’ career – and a positive impact on the people in their lives. Ahmad has been named the International Educator of the year by Academy of International Business (AIB), an organization of international business and management. He is currently the Vice-Chancellor of the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan, and an EMBA professor at McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business.

Classified as: MBA Alumni, PhD Alumni, Master of Business Administration (MBA), PhD Program in Management
Published on: 29 Mar 2022

Black leaders carry extra burden. Organizations often expect them to take on advocacy roles in equity, diversity and inclusion, but that should be everyone’s responsibility, argued panelists at the Desautels Faculty of Management’s Black History Month virtual event. Moderated by Lysie Salomon (BCom’17), the panel considered authenticity, leadership, and allyship in the workplace. It featured Dr.

Classified as: equity, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Patricia Hewlin, bertrand cesvet, Martin Laguerre, Desautels Global Experts, BCom Alumni, MBA Alumni, Sustainability
Published on: 17 Mar 2022

Delinquent payments are a major challenge for small businesses – but collecting each individual debt is a difficult and thankless task. To make it easier, Dimitri Raziev (BCom’10) co-founded Kolleno. This fintech start-up helps businesses manage their accounts receivable by sending customers email and text reminders to settle unpaid bills, and directing them toward a payment portal. Kolleno uses machine learning to determine which approaches will yield results - from the method of contact to the tone of voice.

Classified as: BCom Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Published on: 17 Mar 2022

The Desautels Global Experts program connects current students with alumni experts across industries, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities to help students thrive in their academic and professional careers.

Classified as: Desautels Global Experts, experiential learning, Christine Décarie, Adrian Brown, alumni, BCom Alumni
Published on: 7 Mar 2022

Congratulations to the five recipients of the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards, including three accomplished alumni: Meagan Prins (BCom’17), Maria Eitel (BA’84), and Monika Ille (EMBA’20) as well as Patrick Odier and Brian J. Porter. During the virtual celebration earlier this month, Desautels students had the opportunity to network with the recipients and hear their words of advice.

 

Classified as: Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA), alumni, BCom Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), EMBA Alumni, McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA)
Published on: 24 Feb 2022

Addressing Dr. Nii Addy's proposal on behalf of the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) Transitions Project at McGill, Maguette Paye (MMA’21) used knowledge gained during the McGill Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program to lay the groundwork and develop the database and dashboard for the MCF Transitions Project.

Classified as: Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), MMA Alumni, MMA Career and Industry, experiential learning
Published on: 24 Feb 2022

Aïcha Traoré (MMF’20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program for allowing her to master finance fundamentals and hone critical skills. Her passion for finance was influenced by her family and she plans to return to Côte d’Ivoire to contribute to its economic development.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni, Desautels Capital Management (DCM), experiential learning, Soutar Career Centre
Published on: 24 Feb 2022

How have some healthcare organizations maintained stability and trust during the COVID-19 pandemic? On Delve’s The "New Normal" podcast series, Dr. Lynn Mikula (IMHL'21), the Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Chief Medical Executive of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and a graduate of Desautels Faculty of Management International Masters for Health Leadership discusses lessons learned from the pandemic and the importance of embracing flexible social structures and psychological safety in the face of wide-scale change.

Classified as: delve, Thought Leadership, IMHL Alumni, International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL), alumni
Published on: 17 Feb 2022

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Dick Pound (BCom’62) to discuss the politics and athleticism behind the Olympic Games. A former Olympian and a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1978, Pound says audiences should focus on celebrating exceptional athletes rather than the drama of political boycotts.

Classified as: Karl Moore, BCom Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), alumni
Published on: 11 Feb 2022

Thanks to alumnus David Laidley (BCom’67), the Desautels Faculty of Management will soon unveil a Laidley Centre for Business Ethics. Endowed by Laidley’s gift of $5 million, the Centre will carve out a space for McGill researchers across disciplines to advance ethics in the workplace through academic programming, leading-edge research, and public engagement. The Centre will also have a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Classified as: David Laidley, Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, alumni, Business ethics, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Laidley Centre for Business Ethics
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

Learn how the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber (MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.

 

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

Professor Maxime Cohen’s new book, Demand Prediction in Retail – A Practical Guide to Leverage Data and Predictive Analytics, co-authored with Arthur Pentecoste, Paul-Emile Gras and Dr. Renyu Zhang, demystifies how predictive analytics can be used in a retail context.

 

Classified as: Maxime Cohen, Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), MMA Alumni
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

France Margaret Bélanger (EMBA’14) was recently appointed President of Sports and Entertainment for the Montréal Canadiens, owned by the CH Group. In an interview with La Presse, she shares her experience so far as the first woman to serve on the team’s executive committee.

 

Classified as: McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), EMBA Alumni, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

Tony Guglielmin (BA’82, MBA’84) praises Desautels’ diverse, forward-thinking environment for helping propel him to success in business. As the SVP and Chief Financial Officer at Ballard Power Systems, he encourages future generations of McGill students to pursue lifelong learning and embrace change throughout their professional journey.

 

Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA Alumni, alumni
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

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