/channels/taxonomy/term/6866/all en /channels/channels/news/2021-maa-honours-and-awards-recipients-333639 <p>We are pleased to announce that three Desautels alumni have been selected to receive 2021 ƻ����Ժ Alumni Association (MAA) Awards. This year’s recipients will be honoured at a <a href="https://www.alumni.mcgill.ca/aoc/events-travel/EventDetails.php?id=NDMyMzk=">special virtual ceremony</a> on Thursday, September 30 at 5:30 PM (EDT).</p> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:06:56 +0000 webfull 173397 at /channels /channels/channels/news/introducing-lewtas-experiential-learning-office-333631 <p>Thanks to the generosity of <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/donald-w-lewtas"><strong>Don Lewtas</strong></a> (BCom’75), students will soon benefit from the Lewtas Experiential Learning Office.</p> <p>In collaboration with Desautels Career Management, the new Office will help students connect with companies and campus departments that can provide on-the-job experience in their respective fields of study.</p> <p>It will also serve as a main point of contact between faculty instructors and business leaders who are looking to recruit student talent.</p> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:23:17 +0000 webfull 173387 at /channels /channels/channels/news/supporting-desautels-student-leadership-aspirations-332895 <p>While leading a pharmaceutical company, <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/samira-sakhia"><strong>Samira Sakhia</strong></a> (BCom’90, DPA’94, MBA’01) is also volunteering her expertise in the broader ƻ����Ժ community and supporting students in realizing their leadership potential through the Samira Sakhia MBA Leadership Award.</p> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:17:51 +0000 webfull 172578 at /channels /channels/channels/news/embracing-journey-331412 <p><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/samer-saab"><strong>Samer Saab</strong> </a>(BEng'93, MBA'96) fled a civil war in Lebanon to pursue a degree in engineering at ƻ����Ժ in 1990. He realized early in his career that he was best suited to launching his own company. Since returning to his alma mater for an MBA, he has leveraged his business school experience to launch what has become one of Canada’s most desirable employers. </p> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:38:19 +0000 webfull 171000 at /channels /channels/channels/news/desautels-alumni-featured-mcgill-podcast-329714 <p>Four former Desautels students were recently featured in new episodes of Alma Matters, a podcast presented by ƻ����Ժ Athletics and Recreation.</p> <p><strong>Mathieu Darche </strong>(BCom’00) won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020, while <strong>Richard Pound</strong> (BCom’62) is a former Olympic swimmer who currently serves as an International Olympic Committee Member.</p> <p><strong>Hubert Lacroix</strong> (MBA’81) has coached multiple ƻ����Ժ sports teams, and currently works as a lawyer in Montreal.</p> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:55:58 +0000 webfull 169114 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mba-alumnus-becomes-president-international-delta-air-lines-historic-time-aviation-industry-328304 <p>Following a five-year term as Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Inc., <strong>Alain Bellemare</strong> (MBA’93) was recently named the president-international of Delta Air Lines. With a successful track record of leadership in the aerospace industry, Bellemare will work to improve the global reputation and financial stability of Delta, the world’s top airline in revenue, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:39:13 +0000 webfull 167584 at /channels /channels/channels/news/prof-elliot-lifson-appointed-order-canada-326530 <p>The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/elliot-lifson">Elliot Lifson, C.M.</a>, Professor of Practice in the Strategy and Organization area, on his appointment to the prestigious Order of Canada for his extraordinary contributions to the Canadian apparel industry and service to the greater community. Prof. Lifson, who joined the Desautels Faculty in 2005, serves as the Vice-Chairman of Vêtements Peerless Clothing Inc. and President of the Canadian Apparel Federation.</p> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:07:00 +0000 webfull 165640 at /channels /channels/channels/news/1-million-gift-accelerates-student-mental-health-effort-desautels-322980 <p>A generous donation from Gisèle and <strong><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/neil-murdoch">Neil Murdoch</a></strong> (BCom’81) has accelerated student mental health efforts at Desautels, creating a new Local Wellness Advisor position in the Faculty.</p> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:46:29 +0000 webfull 161642 at /channels /channels/channels/news/segal-centre-names-professor-elliott-lifson-board-directors-president-302749 <p>The Segal Centre for Performing Arts has welcomed <b><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/elliot-lifson">Elliot Lifson</a>, </b>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.</p> <p><a href="https://www.mikecohen.ca/mikecohen/2019/11/the-segal-centre-for-performing-arts-welcomes-elliot-lifson-as-new-board-president.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:40:20 +0000 webfull 155641 at /channels /channels/channels/news/teaching-excellence-celebrated-desautels-convocation-297485 <p>Congratulations to <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/amanda-abrams"><strong>Amanda Abrams</strong></a>, Faculty Lecturer, and <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/elliot-lifson"><strong>Elliot Lifson</strong></a>, Professor of Practice and Desautels Faculty Advisory Board member, who were honored at ƻ����Ժ’s Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels respectively.</p> Wed, 29 May 2019 15:18:32 +0000 webfull 149620 at /channels /channels/channels/news/announcing-2019-order-manitoba-recipients-297092 <p>Congratulations to preeminent philanthropist and member of our International Faculty Advisory Board <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/marcel-desautels"><strong>Marcel Desautels</strong></a> (C.M., LLD’07) for being named to Order of Manitoba.</p> <p>“‘The 2019 Order of Manitoba members have each demonstrated excellence and a passionate commitment to making the world a better place, at the local, national and international levels,’ said Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon, chancellor of the order, who will preside over the ceremony.”</p> Mon, 13 May 2019 19:52:49 +0000 webfull 149218 at /channels /channels/channels/news/shoe-design-courses-are-first-quebec-295976 <p>Beginning in August 2019, Lasalle College students will be able to learn about designing a shoe collection thanks to a new partnership with ALDO Group – an initiative that is close to the heart of the <strong>Bensadoun </strong>family.</p> <p><a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/201904/03/01-5220794-une-premiere-formation-en-design-de-chaussures-au-quebec.php" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:13:25 +0000 webfull 148011 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-board-appointments-findev-295969 <p><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/elliot-lifson"><strong>Elliott Lifson</strong></a>, Desautels International Advisory Board member and professor of practice, is one among 11 appointments to the newly-formed FinDev Canada Board of Directors.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wicz.com/story/40247975/findev-canada-announces-appointment-of-its-board-of-directors" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:29:10 +0000 webfull 147999 at /channels /channels/channels/news/nine-retail-predictions-might-surprise-you-292591 <p>With 2019 on the horizon, <i>Forbes</i> has compiled a list of nine emerging retail trends to look out for; one of which will include the rise of the circular economy across operations, according to <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/aldo-bensadoun"><strong>Aldo Bensadoun</strong></a> (BCom’64), Executive Chairman and Founder of The Aldo Group Inc.</p> <p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanpearson/2018/12/12/9-off-the-radar-retail-predictions-for-2019/#74efe17462cf" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:42:24 +0000 webfull 144268 at /channels /channels/channels/news/journeying-through-global-career-and-life-291032 <p>In conversation with Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Karl Moore</strong></a>, Chairman of Global Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Desautels International Advisory Board member <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/mark-hantho"><strong>Mark Hantho</strong></a> (BCom'81) shares insights into the fast-paced evolutions of the finance industry, why a global mindset is essential and his views on China as an economic partner.</p> Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:52:24 +0000 webfull 142455 at /channels