EMBA program inspires entrepreneur Claire Hayek
When EMBA alumna Claire Hayek (EMBA’15) was told that her engineering role would be abolished, she took the opportunity to pursue her dream of starting her own business.
Merging her experience as an engineer, manager and singer-songwriter, Hayek developed MSP Teambuilding.
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Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher aims to reduce police biases
For Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA’12), providing his staff with adequate exposure to vulnerable communities in Montreal is an important step in reducing prejudices.
Through daily exposure to Muslim communities, people suffering from mental health problems, and children with autism, the Longueuil police staff will gain the experience needed to bring an element of human services to their role.
DesautelsConnect has introduced me to a global network
When you have a diverse network, it allows you to tap into other professionals’ smart thinking, accelerates your career, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities. DesautelsConnect is a valuable tool for expanding your network, since it facilitates connections with other members of the global Desautels community.
GCPA guest lecturer Melissa Marginson receives teaching excellence award
Congratulations to Melissa Marginson (GCPA’15, 2015 CFE Honour Roll) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.
Great Gulf Group appoints Desautels alumnus as new CEO
Desautels alumnus Ilias Konstantopoulos (MBA’92) has been announced as the new CEO of real estate organization Great Gulf Group. Konstantopoulos brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in operations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, most recently as CFO of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust.
Sid Lee CEO Bertrand Cesvet is proud to be made by McGill
For Bertrand Cesvet, CEO and Senior Partner at leading creative agency Sid Lee, his connection to McGill runs deep. In an article for McGill Giving, Cesvet (BA’86; MBA’88; DLitt’16) reflects on his journey with McGill, beginning in his undergraduate degree and culminating in the recent Made by McGill campaign video.
GCPA participants named on the CFE Honour Roll
Three Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Charles-Olivier Boucher, Carlo Frediani and Sebastian Molina Calvo have been named on the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.
Professor Richard Donovan honoured in MBA Japan case competition
In honour of the late Professor Richard Donovan, the Desautels MBA Japan program recently hosted the McGill MBA Japan Case Competition. The internal event gives students a chance to put their knowledge to practice by bringing them together over 24 hours to solve a case competition.
Teams presented to a judging panel of McGill MBA Japan alumni before the winners—Hoson Kablawi, Naohisa Takahashi, and Hazuki Yamashita—were awarded the Richard Donovan Cup.
McGill Personal Finance Essentials aims to democratize education
The Desautels Faculty of Management recently joined forces with RBC Future Launch and The Globe & Mail to deliver the free, online McGill Personal Finance Essentials course. Philip Fine from the McGill News sits down with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Professor Benjamin Croitoru, and Caroline Paxton (BCom’93) from RBC to share how they worked together to tackle concerns around financial literacy.
Stella-Jones announces Desautels alumna as VP and CFO
Silvana Travaglini (BCom’88; GCPA'89) is set to take over as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of pressure-treated wood provider Stella-Jones Inc. With a proven record of driving strategic change, Travaglini will manage Stella-Jones’s financial operations and provide leadership in business planning, budgeting, accounting, and investor relations.
Desautels alumnus named CFO of Immersion Corporation
McGill alumnus Aaron Akerman (BCom’91; GCPA'93) has been appointed as the next Chief Financial Officer of Immersion Corporation, a leading developer of touch feedback technology based in California. Following a successful career in financial leadership, Akerman is looking forward to driving growth alongside a quality team.
EMBA participant Jason Taylor on the rise of ESG practices
Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA’19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.
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Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups
Professor Karl Moore talks to McGill alumnus Edgar Brown (BCom’19) about his path to entrepreneurship, which started at the Desautels Faculty of Management. Now co-founder and CEO of mobile fitness training company FYT, Brown suggests that bridging the gap between French-speaking and English-speaking entrepreneurs will help to diversify startups across Canada.
EMBA student Fabienne Colas named one of Canada’s most powerful women
Fabienne Colas (EMBA’2021) has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).
This award recognizes Fabienne’s dedication to fostering, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and in Canada. Fabienne is currently president and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and CEO of Zaza Production.
Desautels alumnus William Shatner inducted into Order of Canada
McGill alumnus William Shatner (BCom’52) has been inducted into the Order of Canada, in recognition of his 60-year acting career and philanthropic work. Presented by Governor General Julie Payette, the Order of Canada is one of the nation’s highest civilian honours.
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