Midway through her doctoral thesis research at McGill, Anita Nowak (BCom’97, PhD’11) discovered a deep passion for supporting social and environmental innovators. With the encouragement of former faculty member Dr. Michael Hoechsmann, she zeroed in on empathy as the driving force for entrepreneurial success and developed a “Pedagogy of Empathic Action.” This early research continues to inform her work as a global expert in empathy and adjunct lecturer at Desautels.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, alumni
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

Mathieu Darche (BCom’00) turned down an NCAA Division 1 hockey scholarship to study business management at McGill, but he never strayed far from the ice. As the current Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Darche is grateful to Desautels for equipping him with the tools he needed to turn his dual passion for hockey and business into a successful career.

 

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, alumni
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

Susan Riddell-Fitzpatrick (BCom’61) was one of only three women to graduate from McGill with a Commerce degree in 1961. She went on to become Chair of the Montreal Neurological Hospital Board from 1993 to 1995. Looking back, Riddell-Fitzpatrick is grateful for the space McGill has given her and her family members to make history and pursue their dreams.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, alumni
Published on: 4 Feb 2022

According to Dr. Joanne Liu (IMHL'14), countries like Canada can accelerate the end of the pandemic by lending support to developing countries where vaccination rates are lower, and variants tend to originate. Liu feels “heartbroken” over missed opportunities to share vaccines with other countries but hasn’t been able to convince the Canadian government to change its approach.

 

Classified as: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL), IMHL Alumni
Published on: 11 Jan 2022

Congratulations to Ronald Ajavon (IMPM’15) for receiving one of Francopresse’s 2021 Canadian Francophone Influential Personalities Awards. As the Director General of the Council of Fransaskois Schools, Ajavon spearheads social and political efforts to raise up new French-speaking schools throughout Saskatchewan.

 

 

Classified as: International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM), IMPM Alumni
Published on: 11 Jan 2022

In an interview with Radio Canada’s Maxime Coutié, Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) outlines several potential challenges and solutions for another year of the COVID-19 pandemic. From Dr. Liu’s perspective, there will only be light at the end of the tunnel when wealthy countries like Canada share the vaccine with the rest of the world.

Classified as: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL), IMHL Alumni
Published on: 11 Jan 2022

As the CEO and President of Canadian Red Cross, Conrad Sauve (IMHL’14) has a front-row seat to how climate change continues to wreak havoc through massive floods and extreme droughts. In a new episode of “The Current” podcast, Sauve advocates for a greater emphasis on disaster recovery in addition to emergency responses. From his perspective, a robust disaster response should include ongoing financial and social support for people who are rebuilding their lives, not just short-term supports.

Classified as: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL), IMHL Alumni, Sustainability
Published on: 19 Dec 2021

When COVID-19 hit Canada, Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) successfully maintained employee and consumer operations at SAQ, Quebec’s liquor commission. As the government retailer’s CEO since 2018, Dagenais spearheaded company efforts to implement strict sanitary protocols and develop contactless delivery solutions to meet consumer needs. Under Dagenais’ innovative leadership, SAQ plays a pivotal role in giving back to Quebec, generating $35 million in weekly government revenue to fund schools, hospitals, and other services.

Classified as: Master of Management in Retailing (MMR), McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), EMBA Alumni
Published on: 14 Dec 2021

A new scholarship has been launched in honour of Devon Haye (BCom’20), who passed away after a long and courageous battle with lymphatic cancer.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM), Support Desautels, alumni, Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF)
Published on: 14 Dec 2021

Congratulations to Michael Cohen (BCom’15, GCPA'16) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

This award recognizes excellence in teaching by guest GCPA lecturers. Excellent teaching can be demonstrated through a well-designed course, engaging in-class activities and materials, use of innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to improving one's courses through feedback.

Classified as: Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program), GCPA Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
Published on: 8 Dec 2021

Two Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Elizabeth Roy (BCom'20, GCPA'21) & Arye Richards (BCom’20, GCPA'21) have been named to the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.

Classified as: Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, Common Final Examination (CFE)
Published on: 7 Dec 2021

In a new report supported by the Women's Entrepreneur Knowledge Hub out of Ryerson University, Prof. Patricia Hewlin and former Integrated Management fellows Sandra Urbina Chang (MBA’19), Fiorella Rojas Vizarreta, (MBA‘19) and Hoaran Wang (BCom’20) outline a two-part study on perceptions and attitudes towards supplier diversity.

Classified as: Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM), BCom Alumni, MBA Alumni, equity, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Research EDI, Patricia Hewlin, Organizational Behaviour (T), Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF), Sustainability, Sustainability (R)
Published on: 2 Dec 2021

A new school for First Nations leaders was launched on Nov. 25, ahead of the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which took place this past Nov. 25 and 26. Initiated by First Nations, this new school is propelled by Executive Education HÉC Montréal and will welcome its first cohort starting December 9, 2021.

Classified as: EMBA Alumni, McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), Sustainability
Published on: 29 Nov 2021

Jaquelynn Mateluna (MBA'21) is leveraging her background in biology, plant sciences, and business to help her clients develop environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable production practices in the food, agriculture and energy industries. As she builds her career as a strategy consultant at EY Parthenon, she expresses gratitude for the ongoing support she receives from her professors and former classmates at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA Alumni, alumni, Sustainability
Published on: 22 Nov 2021

Scott Jones, MBA’91, headed the rebirth and expansion of his father’s steel manufacturing company after the company went bankrupt under different owners in 2009. He credits his time at McGill Desautels with equipping him to manage every aspect of the corporation, from marketing and sales to accounting and organizational change. Jones’ experience inspired him to give back to the McGill community through a company-backed monetary award for students who demonstrate stellar leadership, academic scholarship, and innovative thinking.

Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA Alumni
Published on: 15 Nov 2021

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