Professor Karl Moore, in collaboration with Rachel Burk (BCom鈥�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.听听
As one interviewee points out: 鈥樷�淲hen you are the 鈥榪uiet one鈥� in a group, your contributions can be overlooked, but it doesn鈥檛 mean they aren鈥檛 there 鈥� it just means that sometimes you need to be the one to point them out.鈥�
From the comfort of his Notting Hill flat, Imran Amed (Bcom鈥�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.
Thanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students.听
Donors also created 34 new MBA awards for the #1 MBA Program in Canada and named more than 140 MBA Lockers.
Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Neutrogena are just some of the brands that Jill Selick (BCom鈥�02), Founder of Rubix Marketing and McGill Dobson Cup judge has helped market.
She sits down with The Dobson Chronicles to share the insights she has gathered from her career so far, including some advice听for fresh graduates.
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As the Founder of McGill鈥檚 Cryptocurrency Club, Desautels graduate Michael Gord (BCom鈥�16) continues to follow his interest in the blockchain industry as the Founder and CEO of MLG Blockchain Consulting.
Over the next few years, Gord is looking to steer the highly-scrutinized blockchain industry into the mainstream by backing some of the most promising business ventures.
The Partnership Board of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) announced that effective July 1, 2018, John G. Murphy (BCom鈥�86) will assume the role of National Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer.
鈥淢y focus continues to be on client service, collaboration and building a forward-looking team across BLG鈥檚 five offices. I will continue to drive these priorities in line with our commitment to deliver value to our clients,鈥� said John Murphy, BLG鈥檚 new National Managing Partner and CEO.
Nathalie Bernier (BCom'86), Senior Vice President, Strategic and Business Planning, and Chief Financial Officer, Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has been named Canadian Financial听Officer of 2018.
For 16 years, the Canadian CFO of the Year Award has honored senior financial executives who have contributed to the Canadian business community with their skills, insight and integrity. The award is presented annually by DFI Canada, PwC Canada and Robert Half.
Desautels students in the newly opened Donald E. Armstrong Building are already making use of Room 050, officially named the Terry and Bonnie Jackson Room. A modern study space, it is recognizable by the wildlife photography that adorns its walls, which were taken by Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom鈥�69). The images capture the beauty of a variety of wildlife from around the world and elevate what would otherwise be an ordinary working area.
Iconic actor William Shatner (BCom鈥�52, DLitt鈥�11) talks about his favorite pastimes, including his love of horses and philanthropy, along with other fun facts you might not already know, like who his favorite villain is and the imminent release of his Christmas album, which he promises will not disappoint.
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Montreal native Sydney Wiseman (BCom鈥�11) has risen to the helm of children鈥檚 toy products through her successful venture, Fingerlings.
Named children鈥檚 toy of the year a few months ago, Fingerlings has flown off the shelves of retailers around the world, selling more than 100,000 products in its first week in the U.S. market.
Wiseman sits down with La Presse to chat about her recipe for success and product inspiration.
BCom student Genevi猫ve C么t茅 shares with The McGill Reporter the sights and learnings that dazzled her on this year鈥檚 Hot Cities of the World Tour led by Professor Karl Moore.
On the itinerary this year were Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.
Three young entrepreneurs, including Yassine Chaabi (BCom鈥�16), are the creative minds behind Spotfields, an innovative app that unites Montreal soccer players of all levels and helps them form teams and compete.
With already 200 subscribers, Spotfields is taking all the questions out of finding a team and a venue at which to play, making the thrill of soccer more accessible to all.
From a refugee camp to 香蕉视频, follow Desautels student Amelie Fabian鈥檚 journey to Canada after being selected by the World University Service Canada to attend university as part of the Student Refugee Program.
Amelie comments, 鈥淭his is a privilege to say the least. For most of my peers and myself included, it is the first time we have belonged to a country.鈥�
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