Asian Heritage Month | Albert Augustin (EMBA 2027)
A deeply human story of Filipino heritage, shaped by exile, resilience, and intergenerational transmission. Discover how Albert’s parents, his grandmother, and now his children embody a living legacy that continues to shape his identity and leadership.
Asian Heritage Month | Sooyoun Seo (EMBA 2026)
« Le Mois du patrimoine asiatique est pour moi un moment de réflexion et de gratitude. C’est l’occasion de reconnaître l’influence profonde des valeurs québécoises et coréennes qui ont façonné la personne que je suis aujourd’hui.»
Asian Heritage Month | Tara Mascarenhas (EMBA 2026)
«I’ll be honest, I didn’t even know Asian Heritage Month was "a thing" until recently! Maybe that’s one of the most typically Asian things about me. I was raised with a "keep your head down and get on with it" mentality - striving for excellence while blending in.»
Asian Heritage Month | Neda Esmailzadeh (EMBA 2026)
« Born in Canada from Iranian parents, one of the values from my heritage I cherish most is a deep appreciation for education and learning. My maternal grandmother, especially, insisted upon how much learning mattered.»
Sustainability in Action at the Executive MBA
For the past two years, this meticulous organization has been complemented by an additional ambition, led by program administrator Ariane Even: embedding sustainability principles at the very heart of the EMBA experience.
Black History Month | Alhassane Barry
*Article in French « L’inclusion commence par l’écoute, se concrétise par des actions et se mesure par des opportunités réelles. Les leaders ont la responsabilité de créer des environnements où chacun peut contribuer pleinement sans devoir renoncer à son identité. » Alhassane Barry CEO, Nour Energy Sarl Directeur général adjoint, KKT Royal Sweets Sarl [...]
EMBA Insights | Architect of Complexity: Leading with AI, Humanity, and Purpose by Yoena Dominguez Rivero (EMBA 2026)
Yoena Dominguez Rivero explores the Visionary Technology Leader: balancing AI, humanity, and purpose in complex BANI environments.
EMBA Insights | The Price of Ambition
According to Jaber Tawil, EMBA, ambition pays off when we consciously choose our sacrifices and protect what truly matters.
McGill-HEC Montréal Executive MBA Class of 2026
Congratulations to our newest graduates, who now join the powerful and growing network of EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal alumni. Over the past eleven months of intensive coursework, followed by four months dedicated to a strategic final project, these experienced leaders completed a demanding Executive MBA designed specifically for senior managers and executives from diverse sectors. [...]
Black History Month | Jean Ledesma
"Meaningful outcomes require collaboration, but collaboration only works when everyone can contribute fully while feeling themselves." Jean Ledesma Manager, SaaS Product Development Equisoft EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal *Class of 2027 What does Black History Month mean to you personally? Black History Month is a moment to acknowledge resilience [...]
Black History Month | Kemly Destin
"This month acts as a call to collective memory. As such, it cannot be limited to a symbolic exercise: it entails a responsibility to pass on knowledge, to acknowledge, and to maintain continuity in action." Kemly Destin Head of Department – General AccountingMcGill University Health Centre EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal 2027 Participant* [...]
Black History Month | Hermès Boco
"Black History Month is for me a time of recognition, but above all, of transmission. My personal and professional journey has taught me that leadership is often forged in adversity and in the ability to navigate between multiple worlds. These experiences shape how I interact: listen before acting, understand before deciding, and act with [...]
Beyond the Buzzwords: The Real Challenge of Inclusion
Beyond the Buzzwords – The Challenge of Inclusion Inclusion is not just about words: it is built through action. A look back at an honest conversation among engaged leaders at HEC Montréal. On January 22, the EMBA McGill–HEC Montréal program, in collaboration with BLAXPO and the Fabienne Colas Foundation, brought together leaders, entrepreneurs, and [...]
The Upside of Uncertainty by Deborah Hayek (EMBA 2021)
The Upside of Uncertainty: Why Leaders Should Stop Chasing Certainty and Start Designing for the Unknown Introduction: The Paradox at the Heart of Modern Strategy Executives today face a strange paradox. Organizations have never had more data, more dashboards, more analytics, more predictive models…and yet leaders have never felt less certain [...]
