IMHL alumnus receives award for contribution to public health
In November, the Association pour la sant茅 publique du Qu茅bec (ASPQ) awarded the 2019 Jean-Pierre B茅langer Prize to Dr. Yv Bonnier-Viger (IMHL鈥�08). This award recognizes Dr. Bonnier-Viger鈥檚 contribution to the advancement of knowledge in international health and preventive medicine, and for his commitment to improving public health.
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The benefits of studying a bilingual course
For Marie-Pier Bergevin (EMBA鈥�19), Senior Director in Sponsorship and Brand Engagement at BMO North America, enrolling in a bilingual program was an opportunity to strengthen her leadership skills, transfer knowledge and gain new perspectives.
During her 平特五不中-HEC Montr茅al EMBA, Bergevin made it her mission to only present in English, giving her the confidence to present in her job.
EMBA program inspires entrepreneur Claire Hayek
When EMBA alumna Claire Hayek (EMBA鈥�15) was told that her engineering role would be abolished, she took the opportunity to pursue her dream of starting her own business.
Merging her experience as an engineer, manager and singer-songwriter, Hayek developed MSP Teambuilding.
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Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher aims to reduce police biases
For Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA鈥�12), providing his staff with adequate exposure to vulnerable communities in Montreal is an important step in reducing prejudices.
Through daily exposure to Muslim communities, people suffering from mental health problems, and children with autism, the Longueuil police staff will gain the experience needed to bring an element of human services to their role.
DesautelsConnect has introduced me to a global network
When you have a diverse network, it allows you to tap into other professionals鈥� smart thinking, accelerates your career, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities. DesautelsConnect is a valuable tool for expanding your network, since it facilitates connections with other members of the global Desautels community.
GCPA guest lecturer Melissa Marginson receives teaching excellence award
Congratulations to Melissa Marginson听(GCPA鈥�15, 2015 CFE Honour Roll) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.
Great Gulf Group appoints Desautels alumnus as new CEO
Desautels alumnus Ilias Konstantopoulos (MBA鈥�92) has been announced as the new CEO of real estate organization Great Gulf Group. Konstantopoulos brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in operations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, most recently as CFO of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust.
Sid Lee CEO Bertrand Cesvet is proud to be made by 平特五不中
For Bertrand Cesvet, CEO and Senior Partner at leading creative agency Sid Lee, his connection to 平特五不中 runs deep. In an article for 平特五不中 Giving, Cesvet (BA鈥�86; MBA鈥�88; DLitt鈥�16) reflects on his journey with 平特五不中, beginning in his undergraduate degree and culminating in the recent Made by 平特五不中 campaign video.
GCPA participants named on the CFE Honour Roll
Three Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Charles-Olivier Boucher, Carlo Frediani and Sebastian Molina Calvo have been named on the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.
Professor Richard Donovan honoured in MBA Japan case competition
In honour of the late Professor Richard Donovan, the Desautels MBA Japan program recently hosted the 平特五不中 MBA Japan Case Competition. The internal event gives students a chance to put their knowledge to practice by bringing them together over 24 hours to solve a case competition.
Teams presented to a judging panel of 平特五不中 MBA Japan alumni before the winners鈥擧oson Kablawi, Naohisa Takahashi, and Hazuki Yamashita鈥攚ere awarded the Richard Donovan Cup.
平特五不中 Personal Finance Essentials aims to democratize education
The Desautels Faculty of Management recently joined forces with RBC Future Launch and The Globe & Mail to deliver the free, online 平特五不中 Personal Finance Essentials course. Philip Fine from the 平特五不中 News sits down with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Professor Benjamin Croitoru, and Caroline Paxton (BCom鈥�93) from RBC to share how they worked together to tackle concerns around financial literacy.
Stella-Jones announces Desautels alumna as VP and CFO
Silvana Travaglini (BCom鈥�88; GCPA'89) is set to take over as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of pressure-treated wood provider Stella-Jones Inc. With a proven record of driving strategic change, Travaglini will manage Stella-Jones鈥檚 financial operations and provide leadership in business planning, budgeting, accounting, and investor relations.
Desautels alumnus named CFO of Immersion Corporation
平特五不中 alumnus Aaron Akerman (BCom鈥�91; GCPA'93) has been appointed as the next Chief Financial Officer of Immersion Corporation, a leading developer of touch feedback technology based in California. Following a successful career in financial leadership, Akerman is looking forward to driving growth alongside a quality team.
EMBA participant Jason Taylor on the rise of ESG practices
Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. 平特五不中-HEC Montr茅al EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA鈥�19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.
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Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups
Professor Karl Moore talks to 平特五不中 alumnus Edgar Brown (BCom鈥�19) about his path to entrepreneurship, which started at the Desautels Faculty of Management. Now co-founder and CEO of mobile fitness training company FYT, Brown suggests that bridging the gap between French-speaking and English-speaking entrepreneurs will help to diversify startups across Canada.
