Quebecers adjust to an unusual holiday season
Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, weighs in on current shopping trends in Quebec as the COVID-19 pandemic casts a shadow over the holiday season. From a growing trend toward e-commerce to in-store pickup, shoppers seek a balance between health concerns and convenience as they adapt their holiday plans to a new reality.
Professor Julia Scott receives prestigious FCPA designation
The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Professor Julia Scott for being recognized with CPA Ontario鈥檚 coveted FCPA designation. The FCPA distinction is reserved for those at the pinnacle of their careers; it is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a member.
Deliver criticism with praise
Constructive criticism without praise can become destructive, writes Prof. Karl Moore in a recent blog post for Les Affaires. Prof. Moore reflects on the past 30 years of his career in industry and academia, pointing out what works and what backfires when it comes to managing employees.
MBA alumna named one of Canada鈥檚 most powerful women of 2020
The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Sonya Branco (MBA鈥�06) for being named one of Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2020 in the 鈥淐-Suite Executives鈥� category. Released by the Women鈥檚 Executive Network (WXN), this year鈥檚 Top 100 Award Winners list recognizes 106 Canadian women who advocate for workforce diversity and make an impact in their sphere of influence.
GCPA guest lecturer Michael Richardson receives teaching excellence award
Congratulations to Michael Richardson (GCPA'18, 2018 CFE Honour Roll and Gold Medal in Quebec) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.
Retail for a post-COVID world
Professor Saibal Ray weighs in on the strategies that will propel retailers to success in a post-pandemic landscape where the optimal customer experience is a frictionless experience. As the academic director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Prof.
Two international teams claim victory in McGill portfolio-building competition
The first virtual McGill International Portfolio Competition (MIPC) drew 93 university teams from 18 countries to design portfolio strategies that address the rise of social inequalities and protectionism in the U.K.
BCom alumna appointed Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College
Congrats to Carmela Gumelli (BCom鈥�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鈥�19) and Emeric No毛l,聽Planned offers a unique tool for event planners to connect with a curated list of venues and suppliers in one place.
Prime Minister Trudeau encourages Desautels finance class to stay positive
When Professor of Practice Sujata Madan noticed that her finance students seemed overwhelmed in the final weeks of a difficult semester, she recruited help from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and McGill鈥檚 Principal Suzanne Fortier, among others, to lift their spirits. The students left class with a renewed sense of optimism for a post-pandemic future.
GCPA participant makes CFE National Honour Roll
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participant Min Park (BCom鈥�19, GCPA'20) has made the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for academic excellence and exceptional abilities.
MBA alumnus named Executive VP of Desjardins Group
Congratulations to Jean-Yves Bourgeois (MBA鈥�93) for his recent appointment to the role of Executive Vice President, Business Services of the Desjardins Group, the world鈥檚 sixth largest cooperative financial group. Bourgeois will also join the Desjardins Group Management Committee, deepening his commitment to improving his company鈥檚 products and services throughout Canada.
Desautels BCom among top 5 in Canada for sustainability
The Desautels Faculty of Management鈥檚 Bachelor of Commerce program has ranked 4th in Canada in Corporate Knights鈥� 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鈥�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鈥檚 leading corporate law firms.
Malls face uncertain future in COVID-19 era
Are malls on their way out? Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, joins the debate about the future of the traditional shopping centre in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
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