Longueuil police have proposed a new initiative called “John School”, which would educate individuals apprehended for soliciting prostitution as an alternative to criminal prosecution. Headed by McGill alumnus and chief of Longueuil police Fady Dagher (EMBA’2012), the initiative aims to educate first-time offenders of the realities of the sex trade and reduce rates of reoffending.
Published on: 15 Nov 2019
As charitable organizations across Quebec adapt to changing demographics and technologies, they are looking for new ways to connect with younger generations. McGill alumnus and founder and chair of Atypic, Pascal Lépine (EMBA’2012) comments on the industry’s challenges of converting younger generations to donators and the increased demand for funding transparency.
Published on: 15 Nov 2019
McGill alumnus Peter Mazoff (BCom’96) has been named as the new president and CEO of delivery service GOLO Mobile Inc. Mazoff, who most recently served 11 years as president of online lender Thinking Capital, brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership experience and a customer-driven approach that leads to strong growth.
Published on: 13 Nov 2019
Monika Ille (EMBA’20) has been appointed CEO of the Aboriginal Peoples Network Television (APNT). With more than 16 years’ experience at the network, most recently as the executive director of programming and scheduling, Ille is well-positioned to drive global expansion while adapting to changing viewer habits.
Published on: 5 Nov 2019
Following his research on the complex healthcare needs of refugees, Desautels alumnus Dr. Firas Khalid (IMHL’14) suggests ways in which academic research can be used to inform public policy.
Published on: 31 Oct 2019
In September, Canadian speed skater and two-time Olympic gold medalist Catriona La May Doan was appointed the CEO of Sport Calgary. To glide into her new role with confidence, La May Doan completed an Executive Development Course (Cycle 1) of McGill's Mini-MBA Series.
“Going into new situations, one of the biggest things is you feel like you should know everything, but you don’t”, says La May Doan. “I feel like the program gave us a bit of background, a bit of confidence.”
Published on: 25 Oct 2019
McGill Alumna (EMBA’16) and Director General and Founder of the École nationale de l'humour Louise Richer positions humour as an effective management tool, emphasizing its ability to encourage communication, enhance productivity, and defuse tension in the workplace.
Published on: 23 Oct 2019
In 2021, McGill University will celebrate its 200th anniversary. To set the stage for another 200 years of impact, the University has launched its Made by McGill campaign with a goal to raise $2 billion.
Before McGill turns 200, the Desautels Faculty of Management will celebrate an exciting milestone in 2020: 100 years since our first class of Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students graduated and went out into the world to leave their mark.
Published on: 18 Oct 2019
Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour on October 22 at 3:30 PM. Meet with Farid Guindo and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal about investment banking & the global energy sector, specifically hedge funds & buy side opportunities.
Published on: 11 Oct 2019
Raphaël Picard (EMBA’14), the former leader of the Innu community of Pessamit, has published his first novel at age 70. Through Nutshimit: Inland Lands and Spirits, Raphaël strives to pass on the heritage of his Innu ancestors to the next generation and establish a literary tradition within the community.
Published on: 10 Oct 2019
Introducing Natasha, our DesautelsConnect Ambassador
My goal on Ten Thousand Coffees is to help make DesautelsConnect a valuable tool that serves and meaningfully brings together individuals within the Desautels community.
I’m currently familiarizing myself with the entire networking process (both online and offline) to see how the DesautelsConnect experience can be optimized to better suit our community’s needs.
Published on: 24 Sep 2019
Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA’06) has taken the reins of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, where she will drive expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU. Dr. Rinow brings to the table more than two decades of finance and business experience in the healthcare industry.
Published on: 23 Sep 2019
Dr. Elise Perrault (MBA’07) recently made the Marquis “Who’s Who” list in recognition of her achievements in the field of business management. Dr. Perrault has racked up multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research as a professor at the College of Charleston’s School of Business and visiting professor at Brown University.
She leverages years of entrepreneurial experience in the arts, music, and technology industries to develop strategic, socially conscious business leaders.
Published on: 20 Sep 2019
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, SAQ chief Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) shares her best tips for leading with authenticity, fostering a culture of innovation, and striking an ideal work-life balance.
Each week as part of his blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.
Published on: 20 Sep 2019
There’s nothing predictable about the career trajectory of Andrew Comrie-Picard (MBA/LLB’01), who has accumulated an impressive body of stunt work in Hollywood films like Atomic Blonde and Hobbs & Shaw, the latest instalment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Over the course of his career, Comrie-Picard has also tried his hand at law, race car driving, journalism, entrepreneurship, and hosting a reality TV show.
Published on: 18 Sep 2019
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