Young Africa shows promise in sciences and entrepreneurship

Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA’11), Founding Executive Director and President and CEO of African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), shares his vision for the future of science education across the African continent and the strides made since the inaugural Next Einstein Forum.

EMBA alumnus among ones to watch in Canadian law

Guillaume Lavoie (EMBA’16) has been named among Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential in the Young Influencer category.

This annual recognition highlights some of the important work that jurists have done over the last 18 months.

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Laurent Beaudoin on leadership and life

Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore following his retirement from Bombardier’s board of directors, Laurent Beaudoin shares how he oversaw the company’s transformation from a small snowmobile manufacturer to an aerospace and transportation powerhouse.

MBA alumnus new Bombardier COO

Effective September 15, 2018, Danny Di Perna (MBA’97) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer – Aerospace at Bombardier.

In this new position, Di Perna will report directly to Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and will be responsible for leading the company’s aerospace engineering, procurement and transformation functions.

How AI is making things harder for cheaters

In an article for Financial Times, Desautels Dean Isabelle Bajeux comments on how AI technology can be leveraged to support teachers and identify cases of exam cheating.

Already in its early stages of use, AI shows promise of not only improve marking systems, but also raising the overall standards of education.

The top business school competitions you should know about

A piece published in BusinessBecause lists the top business school case competitions that offer major prizes to winners.

Among the competitions listed is the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).

The MIPC targets innovative portfolio design and asset management, uniquely shifting the status quo of traditional academic competitions to the buy side.

New members named to Hydro One’s board

Following the resignation of Hydro One’s previous 14-member board last month, the company has named ten new members to its board, including Melissa Sonberg, Executive in Residence at Desautels.

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Microcredit as a driving economic force

In Quebec, thousands of small enterprises owe their very existence to the ability to access microcredit.

Much like in the rest of the world, microcredit has become an effective way of growing the economy and even combatting poverty.

As Executive Director of ACEM Microcrédit Montréal, Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15) shares her perspective on this vital economic resource.  

Leadership on Canada’s Olympic Committee

Eric Myles (EMBA’11), Executive Director, Sport at Canadian Olympic Committee, recently sat down with RDS to discuss his take on leadership, the importance of bringing cohesion among key stakeholders, and some of his proudest accomplishments, including the recent unveiling of an immersive Olympic exhibition.

Montreal housing prices on the rise

The average cost of a home in Montreal has increased by 5.9% from last year, far exceeding Canadian growth averages.

Dominic St-Pierre (EMBA’15), Senior Director Quebec Region for Royal LePage, comments on what lies behind these numbers, stating that Quebec’s robust economy and employment market might have contributed.

The satellite revolution

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, sits down with CIO Mag to shed light on Konnect Africa, an initiative that aims to bring internet access via satellite to even the furthest reaches of Africa.

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These Montreal eateries should not be missed

Looking for an evening out at one of Montreal’s best restaurants?

A list published in Forbes outlines which local spots should not be missed, including Dominic Bujold’s (EMBA’13) popular eatery LOV.

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Uncovering the costs and benefits of sports gambling

In a piece for The Wall Street Journal, Professor Reuven Brenner makes the case for legalized sports gambling – an activity that has only recently been legalized in the US through a Supreme Court ruling.

“As in sports, so in high culture – prohibitions, bad regulations and badly imposed taxes destroy businesses and have long-term unintended consequences,” explains Brenner.

Employers on lookout for fresh MBA grads

A GMAC survey shows that, as compared to last year, companies are more likely to hire recent MBA graduates.

The experiences of Amy Dumoulin (MBA’18) seem to coincide with this data, as she sits down with The Globe and Mail to discuss how her time at Desautels helped her land a job in a major Toronto consulting firm.

McGill Student Team NutriPulse wins third place at 2018 Food Security Social Innovation Challenge

At the 2018 Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) held in Toronto on July 12, 2018, McGill team NutriPulse was adjudged the third place winner among eight finalists, with a $10,000 cash prize.