MBA alumnus new Bombardier COO

Effective September 15, 2018, Danny Di Perna (MBA’97) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer – Aerospace at Bombardier.

In this new position, Di Perna will report directly to Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and will be responsible for leading the company’s aerospace engineering, procurement and transformation functions.

Microcredit as a driving economic force

In Quebec, thousands of small enterprises owe their very existence to the ability to access microcredit.

Much like in the rest of the world, microcredit has become an effective way of growing the economy and even combatting poverty.

As Executive Director of ACEM Microcrédit Montréal, Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15) shares her perspective on this vital economic resource.  

Leadership on Canada’s Olympic Committee

Eric Myles (EMBA’11), Executive Director, Sport at Canadian Olympic Committee, recently sat down with RDS to discuss his take on leadership, the importance of bringing cohesion among key stakeholders, and some of his proudest accomplishments, including the recent unveiling of an immersive Olympic exhibition.

Montreal housing prices on the rise

The average cost of a home in Montreal has increased by 5.9% from last year, far exceeding Canadian growth averages.

Dominic St-Pierre (EMBA’15), Senior Director Quebec Region for Royal LePage, comments on what lies behind these numbers, stating that Quebec’s robust economy and employment market might have contributed.

The satellite revolution

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, sits down with CIO Mag to shed light on Konnect Africa, an initiative that aims to bring internet access via satellite to even the furthest reaches of Africa.

Read more

These Montreal eateries should not be missed

Looking for an evening out at one of Montreal’s best restaurants?

A list published in Forbes outlines which local spots should not be missed, including Dominic Bujold’s (EMBA’13) popular eatery LOV.

Read more in Forbes

Employers on lookout for fresh MBA grads

A GMAC survey shows that, as compared to last year, companies are more likely to hire recent MBA graduates.

The experiences of Amy Dumoulin (MBA’18) seem to coincide with this data, as she sits down with The Globe and Mail to discuss how her time at Desautels helped her land a job in a major Toronto consulting firm.

McGill Student Team NutriPulse wins third place at 2018 Food Security Social Innovation Challenge

At the 2018 Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) held in Toronto on July 12, 2018, McGill team NutriPulse was adjudged the third place winner among eight finalists, with a $10,000 cash prize.

Walk of Fame star for IMHL alumna

Health advocate Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM’91, IMHL’14, DSc’16) is among the 10 new inductees to the Walk of Fame, which honors Canadians who have excelled on the national and international levels.

As International President of Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders) Dr. Joanne Liu has worked with Malian refugees in Mauritania, helped people affected by the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Indonesia, and tended to war-wounded patients in Syria.

How early-career introverts can shine quietly

Professor Karl Moore, in collaboration with Rachel Burk (BCom’17), have compiled advice from young, self-professed introverts on how they are forging ahead in the workplace and getting noticed for their quiet accomplishments.  

Meet the new Swiss diplomat in Tokyo

Markus Reubi (EMBA’16) has been promoted within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland to become the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo, Japan.

An EMBA grad on a mission to broaden internet access

Jeune Afrique has featured Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, as his organization works to bring broadband internet to the far reaches of the African desert – zones that are not covered by fiber optic connections.

Read more

Canada’s Governor General on tour

Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, recently visited the Gaspé and Percé regions. Her visit included a series of meetings with officials from the region and non-profit organizations.

One such meeting included Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’16), Chief of the Micmac de Gespeg, who presented the Right Honourable Payette with jewelry crafted by a local artist.

How a BCom alumnus upturned the fashion world from behind the keyboard

From the comfort of his Notting Hill flat, Imran Amed (Bcom’97) started the Business of Fashion blog, which has very quickly become the undisputed source on the inner workings of the fashion world.

In a recent interview, he credits much of his success to Montreal and his alma mater.

Read more in McGill News Alumni Magazine

Live your Olympic fantasies at new museum exhibition

The Canadian Olympic Experience (COE), of which Eric Myles (EMBA’ 11) is Executive Director, Sport, has announced the opening of a series interactive exhibits that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the exhilarating experience of competing at the Olympics. 

“People who are coming to visit us will get a lot of fun, especially in Zone 1 where they can test themselves physically,” Myles said.