Remembering alumnus Bill Webb’s remarkable impact

Published: 31 August 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Webb (MBA’93), a valued member of the Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board. His deep ties to McGill University...

Several McGill Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 McGill Alumni Association Awards and Honours

Published: 24 May 2023

On May 4, members of the McGill community gathered at Maison Manuvie for the 2023 McGill Alumni Association Awards and Honours, which recognize alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff who...

Experiential Learning: McGill Desautels gives rise to discovery

Published: 21 February 2023

In 2021, thanks to the generosity of alumnus Don Lewtas, we saw the launch of the Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning. Since the office’s inception, the team at the Lewtas Office, led by Leigh...

Philanthropist and visionary Marcel Desautels passes away at age 88

Published: 10 February 2023

Marcel Desautels, LLD’07 (CM, O Ont, OM) generously donated both his resources and his time to furthering business education at McGill. The business leader and philanthropist passed away on January...

High profile Verizon executive Rima Qureshi maintains strong connection to Desautels

Published: 6 January 2023

Rima Qureshi’s (BCom’87, MBA’96) career has taken her to Stockholm, Dallas and New York, but she retains strong connections to Montreal and McGill. Now the Executive Vice President and Strategy...

Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Recognizes Teaching Excellence at Desautels

Published: 29 November 2022

In 2018, when the Fetherstonhaugh family envisioned an award to recognize and reward teaching excellence, they hoped for great teachers and at the Desautels Faculty of Management extraordinary...

Official launch of the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics

Published: 23 November 2022

On November 14, the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics hosted students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni and friends of McGill Desautels for the official launch of the Centre....

Aldo Bensadoun gives master class at Bensadoun School of Retail Management

Published: 8 November 2022

Aldo Bensadoun began his career at a chemical company, but that didn’t align with his values – or his vision. The entrepreneur launched ALDO in 1972, with a vision of love, respect, and integrity....

The workplace has changed, and will continue to: Samer Saab

Published: 26 July 2022

Leaders should spend less time worrying about people who leave, and more time celebrating those that stay, according to Samer Saab (BEng’93, MBA’96), the CEO of Explorance, a leading experience...

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