BCom alumnus appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Nouveau Monde
David Torralbo (BCom’93) was recently appointed to the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Nouveau Monde Graphite, a Quebec-based sustainable energy company that provides graphite-based material solutions to the lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. Torralbo moves into his new role with substantial legal experience under his belt, having specialized in corporate and securities issues as the Chief Legal Officer of Atrium Innovations Inc.
McGill International Portfolio Challenge illustrates growing importance of impact investing
BCom student Tania Kuoh, Executive Director of the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), makes the case for impact investing following the recent success of the first virtual MIPC event this year.
Virtual Meet McGill event expands access to employers across Canada
This year’s virtual Canada, Meet McGill event organized by the Desautels Career Services team helped students, staff, alumni and employers connect over the Faculty Blackout Period from November 18th to 20th, 2020.
50 years of generosity
More 50 years have passed since Terry (BCom’69) and Bonnie Jackson (BA’69, BEd’70) graduated from McGill, but they maintain close ties to the McGill community through their generous giving. In recent years, they played a significant role in supporting the Faculty expansion into the Donald E. Armstrong Building.
BCom course inspires students to negotiate $30k in savings this semester
Every fall, students enrolled in Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt’s undergraduate Negotiations and Conflict Resolution course compete on teams to out-negotiate each other in real world situations. Through negotiating everything from phone bills to starting salaries, one of Prof. Reyt’s student sections earned a return on negotiation of more than $30,000 for a total of 209 negotiations—no small feat during a pandemic.
Fashion designer leverages McGill experience to make a social impact
Tanya Taylor (BCom’07) has taken the New York fashion world by storm, designing fashions for A-list celebrities and becoming the first designer to launch a collection at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. She credits McGill for equipping her to build a successful enterprise and Montreal’s thriving arts scene for sparking creative ideas.
BCom alumna appointed Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College
Congrats to Carmela Gumelli (BCom’87) for her recent appointment to the position of Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College in Westmount, Quebec. Gumelli joined Dawson College in 2005, rising through the ranks to become the Dean of Academic Systems in 2014.
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McGill Dobson Cup winner raises $4.7 million to expand operations in 2021
A McGill-born event platform startup has found a way to weather the COVID-19 pandemic and raise venture financing in hopes of returning to in-person events in 2021. Co-founded by Desautels alumnus Marc-Antoine Bonin (BCom’19) and Emeric Noël, Planned offers a unique tool for event planners to connect with a curated list of venues and suppliers in one place.
GCPA participant makes CFE National Honour Roll
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participant Min Park (BCom’19, GCPA'20) has made the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for academic excellence and exceptional abilities.
Desautels BCom among top 5 in Canada for sustainability
The Desautels Faculty of Management’s Bachelor of Commerce program has ranked 4th in Canada in Corporate Knights’ inaugural Better World BComs Top 10 list. Schools were evaluated on the following criteria:
BCom alumnus joins board of directors for sustainable energy company
Jamie Scarlett (BCom’75) was recently appointed to the board of directors for Nouveau Monde Inc., a Quebec-based sustainable energy company that supplies carbon-neutral graphic-based material to the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. Scarlett comes with more than 35 years of experience in senior roles at the Ontario Securities Commission, Hydro One, and Canada’s leading corporate law firms.
From call center agent to telecommunications president
Frédéric Perron (BCom’97) leads Conego Connexion with an ear to the ground. At a recent virtual business conference organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Trois-Rivières, he shared his journey from call center agent to president of a major Canadian telecommunications company and reflected on the key features of successful leadership.
MealCare pioneers model for tackling hunger and reducing food waste
Since 2017, MealCare has diverted thousands of pounds of surplus food from cafes and cafeterias around McGill’s campus to nearby homeless shelters and soup kitchens in downtown Montreal.
As co-president of the McGill chapter of MealCare, which has grown into a national organization, BCom student Mathilde Ensminger joins a dedicated group of McGill students who are seizing an opportunity to confront food insecurity in a challenging time.
Desautels alumna appointed Director General of Dawson College
Congratulations to Diane Gauvin (BCom'93, MBA’96) on her appointment to a five-year term as Director General of Dawson College. With 23 years of leadership experience at Dawson College under her belt, she is well-positioned to lead the institution through the challenges of COVID-19 and build a strong foundation for the future.
Interius Farms reaches new heights in vertical farming
Desautels alumni Jonnie Lawson (BCom’20) and Tristan Zeman (BCom’17) are hard at work to make sustainable, year-round produce accessible to Canadians through indoor vertical farms. Over the summer, their innovative hydroponic growing system won first place at the annual McGill Dobson Cup start-up competition. As they expand into a larger growing facility in Montreal, they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
