IMHL grad promoted to nursing director
Chantal Souligny (IMHL鈥14) has been selected as the new Director of Nursing for the 平特五不中 Health Centre (MUHC), effective March 19, bringing considerable experience in the health care sector to the role.听
EMBA grad bringing music to the people
Apollo Music Store, founded by Philippe-Aubert Messier (EMBA鈥13) is embarking on a new venture through the introduction of a web application, which will allow users to search a growing repertoire on Canadian and international music through a refined music keyword search, among other features.
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Loto-Qu茅bec names EMBA alumnus to board
Hugo Delorme (EMBA鈥16), Director of Corporate Services at CN has been recently named a Board Member for Loto-Qu茅bec.
Altrum recognized for management excellence
For a third consecutive year, Altrum de Saint-Martin has been recognized among the best managed private enterprises in Canada 鈥 an honour that its General Director, Louis-David Bourque (EMBA鈥11), is especially proud of.
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From the NHL to the world of business
If Mathieu Darche (BCom'00) accomplished his life-long dream of playing hockey in the NHL years ago, his current experience as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing (Canada) for Delmar International is no less thrilling.
He recently sat down听with Le Journal de Montr茅al to talk about his current career aspirations, how his 平特五不中 degree continues to serve him well, and his personal life as a family man.听
Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?
How do you address severe health inequities in your community?Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant social initiatives.
EMBA alumnus takes helm at Broadband
Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA鈥16) has been appointed CEO Broadband for Eutelsat SA overseeing Africa.
His latest position builds on his international experience in business development, marketing, as well as sales and distribution, particularly in Africa, North America, Europe and the Pacific region.
Most recently, he was Managing Director at Canal+ RDC and served as Chief Executive Officer of Zympala Inc.
Groupe Desch锚nes builds on glowing history of acquisitions
Since the 1980鈥檚, Groupe Desch锚nes has secured 29 acquisitions to establish itself as the main Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer supplies.
Building on its history, Fran莽ois Desch锚nes (EMBA鈥10), the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Desch锚nes Inc., has guided the company toward one of its most pivotal acquisitions to date - Corix Infrastructure.
EMBA alumna on reconciliation
Coinciding with International Women鈥檚 Day, Radio-Canada featured EMBA alumna Manon Jeannotte (EMBA鈥 16), Chief of Gespeg and the recipient of the EMBA program鈥檚 inaugural scholarship for indigenous managers, to discuss the path to reconciliation and her role in politics.
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Recognizing members of the Desautels community
The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.
Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and 平特五不中.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou Dean & Professor of Finance Desautels Faculty of Management
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HIM Guest Lecture: Ian Shaffer
Ian Shaffer, BCom鈥96, President and CEO at Galliant Advisors Tuesday, March 13th, 2018Mr. Shaffer guest lectured with our Honours in Investment Management students. He discussed his career path since graduating from 平特五不中 and his decision to found Galliant Advisors.
He talked about his firm鈥檚 investment approach and their expertise in US stock picking. Finally he gave a few investment examples including; Wyndham Worldwide, McDonald鈥檚 and Amazon.
Desautels Global Expert: Sarah Neilson
Sarah Neilson, MBA鈥04, Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management Monday, March 12th, 2018Guest Lecture with MBA students in Modern Corporate Finance and BCom students in Corporate Finance 鈥 both with Sujata Madan
A great milestone for Aspire Food Group
Aspire Food Group, a manufacturer of food products made from crickets co-founded by former MBA student听Mohammed Ashour, announced that it has acquired Exo, a producer of protein bars made from crickets.
According to Ashour, 鈥淭here was such a great meeting of minds it very quickly evolved into Aspire acquiring Exo. The synergy and logic just make sense鈥.
Former Cisco CEO sees big promise in crickets as food
The former Cisco Systems CEO, John Chambers, has emerged as a public advocate for the Aspire Food Group鈥檚 edible cricket foods.
What鈥檚 more, he has pledged to invest in the promising company co-founded by former Desautels MBA student听Mohammed Ashour. For the record, his favorite flavor is sea salt and vinegar.听
Guest Lecture: Benny Cohen
Benny Cohen, BCom鈥82 , President and CEO, KPI Digital Solutions & Lewise Hiltz, Head of Digital Marketing at KPI Digital Solutions Thursday, March 1st, 2018Guest Lectures in Customer Insights (MRKT 657) with Prof. Ash Mukherjee