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.
Published on: 22 May 2018
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.
Published on: 17 May 2018
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.
Published on: 1 May 2018
This year鈥檚 9I制作厂免费 Alumni Association (MAA) awards ceremony recognized the accomplishments of many leading members of the Desautels community, including Donald Lewtas (BCom鈥�75), Professor Henry Mintzberg, and Shawn Errunza (BEng鈥�10, MDCM).
Published on: 25 Apr 2018
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.
Published on: 12 Apr 2018
Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), has been selected to be a part of a committee organized to devise a commercial development plan for Montreal and strategy for the local merchants.
The committee will study how other cities are dealing with the global issues and challenges that are also prevalent in Montreal鈥檚 retail sector.
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Published on: 9 Apr 2018
Since graduating from Desautels, Debra Kelsall (BCom鈥�15, Honours in Investment Management) has achieved great success as an associate in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in London, where she works in debt capital markets and corporate risk management.
She recently sat down with Professor Karl Moore to talk about her journey so far, including what it鈥檚 like to relocate to a foreign country and the work culture of Goldman Sachs.听
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Published on: 20 Mar 2018
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 9I制作厂免费 degree continues to serve him well, and his personal life as a family man.听
Published on: 20 Mar 2018
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 9I制作厂免费.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Dean & Professor of Finance
Desautels Faculty of Management
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Published on: 15 Mar 2018
Ian Shaffer, BCom鈥�96, President and CEO at Galliant Advisors
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
Mr. Shaffer guest lectured with our Honours in Investment Management students. He discussed his career path since graduating from 9I制作厂免费 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.
Published on: 13 Mar 2018
Benny Cohen, BCom鈥�82 , President and CEO, KPI Digital Solutions & Lewise Hiltz, Head of Digital Marketing at KPI Digital Solutions
Thursday, March 1st, 2018
Guest Lectures in Customer Insights (MRKT 657) with Prof. Ash Mukherjee
Mr. Cohen & Ms. Hiltz guest lectured in Customer Insights with the MBA students here at 9I制作厂免费. Their presentation focused on the power of data but more importantly, how to analyze and effectively develop business solutions through proper use and understanding of data.
Published on: 6 Mar 2018
Steven Kramer, BCom鈥�97, President & Chief Executive Officer of WorkJam
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Guest Lectures in Technological Entrepreneurship with Prof. Michael Avedesian
Published on: 6 Mar 2018
Despite popular misconceptions that the retail industry is in cataclysmic decline, Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, Charles De Brabant (BCom'83), sheds light on why this could not be further from the truth.
Retail, as he explains, is in the midst of transformation, not on the brink of demise.
Published on: 27 Feb 2018
Sydney Wiseman (BCom'11), brand manager of WowWee, a leading manufacturer of hi-tech consumer robotic and entertainment products, was named the Wonder Woman in Toys Creator of the Year for her work with the Fingerlings children鈥檚 toy.
Winners of the 2018 Wonder Women Awards were announced on Sunday, February 18 at the 14th Annual Wonder Women in Toys, Licensing, & Entertainment Awards Gala in New York City.
Published on: 23 Feb 2018
Why are our students so hungry for change?
Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant charitable initiatives.
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Published on: 19 Feb 2018
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