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Re-thinking streets: SGI Sustainable Transportation Roundtable 2025

by Emma Dollery — Thu, 08 May 2025 18:55:23 +0000

“This year, we wanted to focus on road safety and rethinking streets,” said Kevin Manaugh, Professor in Ģ��Ƶ’s Department of Geography and Ģ��Ƶ School of Environment, as he opened the second Sustainable Transportation Roundtable hosted by Ģ��Ƶ’s Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) and sponsored by

Taking the long view of your career with Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom’79) | Ģ��Ƶ Management Insights

MMI — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:50:08 +0000

In the latest episode of Ģ��Ƶ Management Insights, BCom student Mia Colaner sat down with Ģ��Ƶ alum Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom '79), a visionary leader whose career has spanned global marketing, executive coaching, and authorship.

Exploring the future of retail: Insights from the MMR Dubai study trip

Selina Ved — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:02:12 +0000

In March 2025, students from Ģ��Ƶ Desautels’ Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program embarked on a week-long study trip to Dubai, organized by the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. This immersive experience offered a unique blend of professional development, cultural exploration, and networking with leaders shaping the Middle East’s retail sector.

Tackling greenwashing in the sustainable energy transition industry

Mahin Siddiki — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:25:24 +0000

Ģ��Ƶ’s SGI Annual Grand Challenge Finale

Dean's EDI Update - April 2025

Dean Yolande E. Chan — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:07:02 +0000

On February 27, the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity (LCBEE) hosted a thought-provoking event on Black female entrepreneurship that connected academic research with the lived experiences of Black female entrepreneurs.

Managing change in the modern workplace with Simon Blanchette (BCom’14) | Ģ��Ƶ Management Insights

MMI — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:59:33 +0000

In the latest episode of Ģ��Ƶ Management Insights, BCom student Megan Curadeau sits down once again with BCom graduate, faculty lecturer, and visiting scholar Simon Blanchette (BCom’14). This engaging conversation focuses on a topic that resonates deeply with both students and professionals alike—change management.

Trailblazers honoured at 45th Desautels Management Achievement Awards

Ireland Compton — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:03:36 +0000

On March 14, 2025, members of the Desautels community gathered to celebrate the recipients of the 45th Desautels Management Achievement Awards. This ceremony was held at Ģ��Ƶ’s Faculty Club, bringing the Ģ��Ƶ Desautels community together with members of Montreal’s local business community to highlight the significant contributions of four outstanding businesspeople selected by a committee of current students.

An interview with Peter Christoffersen award recipient Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis (BCom'20, MMF’25)

Selma Shennib — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:40:06 +0000

We sat down with Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis, BCom'20, MMF'25, recipient of the 2024 Peter Christoffersen MMF Award. From his academic journey to his vision for innovation in finance and technology, Xanthoudakis shares the pivotal experiences and insights that have shaped his promising career path.

Leadership and the Future of Transportation with Danny Di Perna (MBA’97) | Ģ��Ƶ Management Insights

MMI — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:18:26 +0000

In this episode of Ģ��Ƶ Management Insights, current MBA student Liela Touré sits down with Danny Di Perna, a Ģ��Ƶ MBA alum, Desautels International Advancement and Advisory Board member, and seasoned executive with experience at companies like PwC, Air Canada, Alstom, and Bombardier.

Small-town beginnings to global business perspectives, McCall MacBain Scholar Brandon Greenall shares his MBA journey

Ģ��Ƶ Desautels — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:35:12 +0000

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—interests that reflect his curiosity and drive for growth.

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