EMBA students recognized among best & brightest
Poets & Quants has released its 2018 list of Best & Brightest Executive MBAs and has placed current EMBA participants, Claudia Desilets and Pascal Larose, among the top worldwide.
To compile their list, Poets & Quants reached out to 45 schools with leading EMBA programs based on MBA rankings at U.S. News, The Financial Times and The Economist.
EMBA alumna makes history at SAQ
Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) has been promoted to President and CEO of the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), becoming the first female head of the crown corporation.
Having spent many years climbing its corporate ladder, Dagenais brings a profound understanding of the SAQ’s operations.
A new business venture for EMBA grad
Based on his work in the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program, Laurent Morisset (EMBA’18), President of C4 Communications, is gearing up to launch OBNL360. This new business venture, housed under C4 Communications, will offer integrated services in strategy, management and communications for non-profits.
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EMBA alumnus praised by local CEGEP
Sebastien Laliberté (EMBA’17), General Manager of Caisse Desjardins of Vieux-Longueuil, was recently named “Grand Partenaire du CEGEP Edouard Monpetit” for his inspiring dedication toward advancing projects for the institution.
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An industry honor for EMBA alumnus
Atypic, founded by Pascal Lépine (EMBA’12), has been named the Agency of the Year at the latest Flèches d’Or.
As an agency that seeks to boost the impact of organizations in the plural sector, Lépine credits this recognition in part to Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, his mentor.
EMBA alumna on financing Quebec’s SME’s
Based on a final project submitted during her EMBA studies, Caroline Laurin (EMBA’18) explores the local landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises and the degree of financial support available to them in Quebec.Â
As it turns out, the demand for financial support by SME’s and the funding available do not always align.
EMBA alumna profiled for excellence in leadership
Anik Girard (EMBA’14), General Manager and Publisher for Constructo Group, shares what she believes are the key traits of a good boss.Â
For Girard, trusting your employees and leaving room for them to innovate are essential, as are being an active motivator and listener.
At the end of the day, her greatest pride and joy is fostering a happy work environment for her employees.
EMBA alumnus joins forces with Nintendo Switch
Martin Carrier (EMBA’ 16), President and Chief Executive Officer of Frima, has announced that they will launch their new video game, Super Chariot, on the Nintendo Switch console – a milestone that will usher in a new chapter for the company.Â
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EMBA alumnus brings LOV to Laval
If many have already enjoyed frequenting the two downtown locations of LOV restaurant to feast on vegan dishes, Dominic Bujold (EMBA’13) is sure to please many more with the opening of a third location in Laval. Like the other two establishments, the décor does not disappoint either.
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Apply now: EMBA scholarship for indigenous managers
For the past two years, the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA has been awarding a $ 50,000 scholarship to a manager of indigenous origin to cover part of the program’s tuition fees.
Two scholarships are available this year and the application deadline is May 1, 2018.
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EMBA graduate in running for industry prize
Geneviève Comtois (EMBA’12) has been nominated in the category of Young Executive by the Club canadien de Toronto.
All award recipients, including those in the categories of Young Professional and Young Entrepreneur, will be announced at the RelèveTO gala on April 26.
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Transformative support for the Nation of Gespeg
Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’16), Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg attended an event announcing that the Federal Government will be providing $500,000 to support the economic growth and diversification of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg.
Chief Jeannotte comments on the road to making this agreement a reality.
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Popularizing the documentary as an art form
Nathalie Bourdon (EMBA’10) is the Director of Distribution and Market Development at the National Film Board of Canada.
In a recent interview, she shares the challenges faced by documentary filmmakers to secure broad distribution and project funding – something that her organization is working to overcome.
As she explains, more times than not, when audiences give documentaries a try, they are pleasantly surprised by the viewing experience.
Investing for positive social impact
Guy Gervais (EMBA’13), co-founder of Anges Québec, belongs to a group of likeminded investors around the world who are looking to advance emerging social enterprises.
In an article for Les Affaires, he shares what key aspects he looks for before he commits to supporting a socially conscious startup.
For Gervais, his evaluation methods are just as rigorous as those applied when investing in a more traditional business.
MBA programs for today’s evolving needs
A feature in La Presse explores local MBA programs that have set themselves apart for adapting to the needs of emerging student populations.
Among the list is the McGill-HEC EMBA program. Catering to business professionals with at least 10 years of experience, the program allow participants to apply their learnings at work in real time.
