Craig Buntin (MBA’13), Co-founder and CEO of sports analytics company Sportlogiq, shares how data analytics can give sports teams a serious competitive advantage, including those who are battling it out in the 2019 NHL playoffs. As an example, he refers to the surprising performance of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Published on: 23 Apr 2019
After two decades of strengthening the reputation of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM), Marie-Josée Desrochers (EMBA’14) has been promoted to President and CEO of Place des Arts, the largest cultural and artistic complex in Canada, effective May 6, 2019.
Published on: 18 Apr 2019
In 2002, Sylvie Bernier (IMHL’11) witnessed the tragic drowning of her young nephew.
Sixteen years later, through the launch of a new book and documentary with Radio-Canada, she has resolved to show courage in the face of grief to make a positive impact in society.
Published on: 17 Apr 2019
Craig Landry (MBA’00), currently Vice President, Marketing at Air Canada, has been appointed President of the Air Canada Leisure Group.
In his new position, Mr. Landry will be responsible for the integrated leisure group, which consists of the Air Canada Vacations tour operator business and the leisure airline Air Canada rouge.
Published on: 16 Apr 2019
As the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA marks its tenth anniversary, La Presse sits down with two of the program’s many illustrious alumni, Laurent Blanchard (EMBA’16) Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15), to hear about their EMBA experience.
Published on: 10 Apr 2019
With wedding season ramping up, Adrienne Jung (BA'10, MBA'15) and Professor Karl Moore share tips on how introverted brides-to-be can make it through their big day, when all eyes will be on them.
Published on: 10 Apr 2019
Howard Leibovich (BCom’90, BCL/LLB’94) Director of the Crown Law Office – Criminal, at the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, has been appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Published on: 28 Mar 2019
Quebec has just announced a new fund to support vegan enterprises, Vegan Capital, with ACEM emerging as its first investor. For Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15), Executive Director of ACEM, the fund dovetails seamlessly with the company’s mission.
Published on: 21 Mar 2019
Celebrated Canadian Olympian Jennifer Heil (BCom’13) knows very well the positive impact that sports can have on a girl’s confidence, personal growth, and success.
As VP Sport Development at viaSport, she is on a mission to ensure that stereotyping and discrimination are a thing of the past for women athletes.
Published on: 21 Mar 2019
Following the double acquisition of foreign tech companies by Syntax, the company’s CEO Christian Primeau (EMBA’12) shares his perspective on what this achievement signifies and his vision for the future at a press conference attended by Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy and Innovation.
Published on: 21 Mar 2019
Professor Karl Moore interviews Anna Chif (BCom’12), Co-founder and COO of Dialogue, as she shares more about her entrepreneurial roots, her drive to connect people with better care, and the value of creativity in her role.
Published on: 19 Mar 2019
Masood Mahmood (MBA’06), CEO of Yahsat, a Middle Eastern satellite producer, joins CEO Magazine to discuss his plans for expansion into Africa and Brazil, as well as his approach to empowering his employees.
Published on: 19 Mar 2019
Michael Seo (IMHL’2015) co-authors an article for Fast Company in which he outlines the systemic challenges of implementing cutting-edge healthcare in the developing world, as well as the common pitfalls of rushing to introduce innovations in such contexts.
Published on: 19 Mar 2019
La Presse catches up with hotelier François Rioux (EMBA’08) to explore the strides that FIDEL – an organization uniting businesspeople from Matane – has made to revitalize the city following a series of economic challenges.
Published on: 19 Mar 2019
Leslie Raenden (BCom’86, DPA’87), stepdaughter of the late Peter N. Thomson, a financial investor and co-founder of the Power Corporation of Canada, has made a $5.6-million gift to support Concordia’s Fine Arts Department and its emerging artists.
Raenden has made the gift to fulfill Thomson’s last wishes to support deserving artists and their creative endeavours.
Published on: 15 Mar 2019
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