Dean Yolande Chan named Fellow of Royal Society of Canada

Yolande E. Chan, Dean and James McGill Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of the country’s highest academic honours.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions to digital innovation, knowledge strategy, and business-IT alignment, Chan joins a distinguished cohort of scholars celebrated for advancing knowledge across disciplines.

Her induction into the RSC highlights her leadership in research and academia, as well as her commitment to excellence and equity. Chan’s work continues to shape the future of management education and digital transformation in Canada and beyond.