EMBA grad bringing music to the people
Apollo Music Store, founded by Philippe-Aubert Messier (EMBA’13) is embarking on a new venture through the introduction of a web application, which will allow users to search a growing repertoire on Canadian and international music through a refined music keyword search, among other features.
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Loto-Québec names EMBA alumnus to board
Hugo Delorme (EMBA’16), Director of Corporate Services at CN has been recently named a Board Member for Loto-Québec.
Altrum recognized for management excellence
For a third consecutive year, Altrum de Saint-Martin has been recognized among the best managed private enterprises in Canada – an honour that its General Director, Louis-David Bourque (EMBA’11), is especially proud of.
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A BCom alumna talks career, life and inspiration
Since graduating from Desautels, Debra Kelsall (BCom’15, Honours in Investment Management) has achieved great success as an associate in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in London, where she works in debt capital markets and corporate risk management.
From the NHL to the world of business
If Mathieu Darche (BCom'00) accomplished his life-long dream of playing hockey in the NHL years ago, his current experience as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing (Canada) for Delmar International is no less thrilling.
He recently sat down with Le Journal de Montréal to talk about his current career aspirations, how his McGill degree continues to serve him well, and his personal life as a family man.
How ambiverts can combat a burnout
Recent studies have shown that people tend toward the middle of the scale between introversion and extroversion.
Referred to as ambiverts, such individuals are also most likely to suffer from a burnout – but fear not, Professor Karl Moore has some tips to offer to ensure a happy and healthy life.
The influence of social media
The Globe and Mail recently featured the research of Desautels Professors Emmanuelle Vaast and Liette Lapointe that explored the power of social media to propel meaningful social movements.
The rise of the specialty graduate degrees
In recent years, growing numbers of Canadian business schools are rolling out new specialty graduate degrees tailored to respond to financial, environmental and other global disruptions. One example cited in The Globe and Mail is Desautels’ new Masters of Management in Analytics.
Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?
How do you address severe health inequities in your community?Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant social initiatives.
EMBA alumnus takes helm at Broadband
Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16) has been appointed CEO Broadband for Eutelsat SA overseeing Africa.
His latest position builds on his international experience in business development, marketing, as well as sales and distribution, particularly in Africa, North America, Europe and the Pacific region.
Most recently, he was Managing Director at Canal+ RDC and served as Chief Executive Officer of Zympala Inc.
An EMBA participant on retail amid technological change
Current EMBA participant Catherine Dagenais is the Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Société des alcools du Québec (Saq).
She recently sat down with Infopresse to talk about the importance of agile adaptation in the wake of far-reaching technological advancements, as well some of the learnings gleaned from her time spent in the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program.
Groupe Deschênes builds on glowing history of acquisitions
Since the 1980’s, Groupe Deschênes has secured 29 acquisitions to establish itself as the main Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer supplies.
Building on its history, François Deschênes (EMBA’10), the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Deschênes Inc., has guided the company toward one of its most pivotal acquisitions to date - Corix Infrastructure.
EMBA alumna on reconciliation
Coinciding with International Women’s Day, Radio-Canada featured EMBA alumna Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’ 16), Chief of Gespeg and the recipient of the EMBA program’s inaugural scholarship for indigenous managers, to discuss the path to reconciliation and her role in politics.
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Recapping the Desautels Graduate Management Challenge (DGMC)
The Desautels Graduate Management Challenge (DGMC) brings together MBA students from top universities across Canada to tackle real business problems faced by companies today. DGMC 2018 was hosted by the McGill Case Competition Association (MCCA) on March 10th, 2018.
Recognizing members of the Desautels community
The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.
Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and McGill.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou Dean & Professor of Finance Desautels Faculty of Management