Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups
Professor Karl Moore talks to McGill alumnus Edgar Brown (BCom’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.
EMBA participant Kate Arthur takes home innovative leader award
McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA participant Kate Arthur (EMBA’21) has received the Digital Finance Institute’s Visa Entrepreneur/Innovation Leader of the Year Award. Kate is the founder and CEO of Canadian charity Kids Code Jeunesse, which aims to give every Canadian child access to digital skills education.
Bensadoun School on the rising popularity of Black Friday sales
For many stores, Black Friday is now a week-long sale catering to the needs of both online and in-store shoppers. Professor Saibal Ray talks to Global News about the rising popularity of Black Friday sales and how the Bensadoun School of Retail Management is preparing the next generation of retailers to enhance the customer’s journey.
EMBA student Fabienne Colas named one of Canada’s most powerful women
Fabienne Colas (EMBA’2021) has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).
This award recognizes Fabienne’s dedication to fostering, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and in Canada. Fabienne is currently president and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and CEO of Zaza Production.
MIPC brings students together to tackle sustainable investing
With a focus on the sustainable investment of public pension funds, this year’s McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) demonstrated students’ ability to realistically solve a key issue facing investors today. The winning team’s strategy proposed a progressive, partial divestment while pursuing investment in diverse green initiatives, according to Professor Sebastien Betermier.
Desautels alumnus William Shatner inducted into Order of Canada
McGill alumnus William Shatner (BCom’52) has been inducted into the Order of Canada, in recognition of his 60-year acting career and philanthropic work. Presented by Governor General Julie Payette, the Order of Canada is one of the nation’s highest civilian honours.
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Bensadoun School comments on closure of Lowes stores across Canada
Following the announced closure of 34 Rona and Lowes stores across Canada, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management Charles de Brabant joins City News to weigh in on the slow growth rate of the Quebec and Canadian markets.
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Lowes struggles to maintain market share in Canada, says Professor Moore
Professor Karl Moore comments on the decline in market shares for Lowes and Rona and considers the impact of Lowe’s roots as an American company.
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Desautels places second at Ethical Leadership Case Competition
Desautels students have placed second in the Ted Rogers Ethical Leadership Case Competition at Ryerson University.
Fighting fake news, one academic at a time
In the era of fake news, it’s important for media outlets to position themselves as credible, authoritative sources. To support the publication of factual news, Professor Karl Moore encourages academics to share their informed, educated and well-considered viewpoint when presented with the opportunity.
Segal Centre names Professor Elliott Lifson as Board of Directors’ president
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts has welcomed Elliot Lifson, Desautels International Advisory Board member and Professor of Practice, as president of their Board of Directors. After serving 12 years as a board member, Professor Lifson looks forward to continuing to strengthen the centre’s standing as a leader in Canadian theatre.
Delve: Pension Plans for an Evolving World
Prof Sebastien Betermier explores the ways we can evolve from the old system of defined benefits pensions that will no longer meet the needs of tomorrow’s retirees.
This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of Ď㽶ĘÓƵ's Desautels Faculty of Management.
Desautels alumnus heads police initiative to lower rates of sexual exploitation
Longueuil police have proposed a new initiative called “John School”, which would educate individuals apprehended for soliciting prostitution as an alternative to criminal prosecution. Headed by McGill alumnus and chief of Longueuil police Fady Dagher (EMBA’2012), the initiative aims to educate first-time offenders of the realities of the sex trade and reduce rates of reoffending.
Charities struggle to attract younger generations
As charitable organizations across Quebec adapt to changing demographics and technologies, they are looking for new ways to connect with younger generations. McGill alumnus and founder and chair of Atypic, Pascal Lépine (EMBA’2012) comments on the industry’s challenges of converting younger generations to donators and the increased demand for funding transparency.
Alumnus Peter Mazoff joins GOLO Mobile as president and CEO
McGill alumnus Peter Mazoff (BCom’96) has been named as the new president and CEO of delivery service GOLO Mobile Inc. Mazoff, who most recently served 11 years as president of online lender Thinking Capital, brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership experience and a customer-driven approach that leads to strong growth.
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