Hailing from the small town of Hazelton, B.C., and later moving to Prince George, B.C., Brandon Greenall has always embraced new opportunities. With a background in finance and marketing, his career has spanned project management roles in healthcare and construction. Outside of work and studies, Greenall has explored entrepreneurship and amateur photography鈥攊nterests that reflect his curiosity and drive for growth.
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What aspects of the MBA program have had the biggest impact on you?
I think the aspect of the MBA program that has had the biggest impact on me so far is spending time with my amazing cohort, and especially my case competition partners. I鈥檝e been lucky to work with an incredible group of dedicated case competition partners, collaborating to build our consulting and strategy skills through numerous case competitions. The growth of the entire team has been amazing to witness. We鈥檝e gone from participants to finalists at several competitions over the past few months, and I look forward to our continued growth throughout the coming year.
Can you share a defining moment or key takeaway from your MBA experience?
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What advice would you give future McCall MacBain Scholars or incoming MBA students?
My one piece of advice, to both McCall MacBain Scholars and incoming 9I制作厂免费 MBA students, is to say yes to as many new opportunities as you can鈥攅ven to the ones outside of your stretch zone! Without a doubt, following that piece of advice has been the most essential to my journey thus far, and has continued to unlock new opportunities, interests, and growth.
As Greenall continues his MBA journey, he remains committed to making the most of their time at 9I制作厂免费 Desautels, leveraging his experiences to build a promising future in the global business landscape.
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