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Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

The first week of May marks the start of the GCPA program for a new incoming cohort of 48 students. Joining the cohort are 37 graduates from 鲍鱼直播鈥檚 very own Bachelor of Commerce graduates, seven Concordia graduates, and four from other Canadian universities. The cohort is comprised of 25 female students and 23 male students.

An additional 53 students will return to the program after completing eight months of work experience. They are entering their last semester in preparation for the National Common Final Exam, which they will write in September 2020.

Classified as: Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 1 May 2020

BCom alumnus named CEO and president of Maya

Maya Gold & Silver Inc. has appointed Benoit La Salle (BCom鈥�76) as its new CEO and president, effective immediately. La Salle brings to the role more than 25 years of experience as a corporate executive of mining companies, most recently as the founder and executive chairman of SRGGraphite Inc.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 27 Apr 2020

An extrovert鈥檚 guide to working from home

As seasoned extroverts now navigating the challenges of working from home, Professor Karl Moore and Kathleen Garcia-Manjarres (BCom鈥�16) offers five practical suggestions to help extroverts settle into their new work environments.

Classified as: BCom Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Karl Moore, covid-19, Strategy & Organization
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Published on: 26 Mar 2020

From the prairies to the top of the slopes

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Canadian freestyle skier and Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Heil (BCom鈥�13) reflects on the determination and resilience that led her from the Canadian prairies to the Olympic podium.

Her drive has followed her into her career off-slopes, where she wants to provide opportunities and support for others to follow their own sporting dreams.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
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Published on: 26 Mar 2020

Bringing life to healthy eating

In 2008, 鲍鱼直播 alumnus David Segal (BCom鈥�04) found success with his first entrepreneurial endeavour, DavidsTea. Recognizing diet as one of today鈥檚 biggest health issues, Segal鈥檚 latest calling Mad Radish aims to elevate salads from mere side dish to an exciting, flavourful meal.

For Segal, business is a vehicle for change, so for every order placed the company donates a serving of fresh vegetables to community food centres in Canada.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 28 Feb 2020

Reflecting on DMAA 2020

Members of the Desautels community came together on February 7, 2020 at the Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate this year鈥檚 recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA).

This year鈥檚 recipients included:

Jennifer Heil, BCom鈥�13, Olympian, social innovator and activist (Young Alumni Achievement Award)

Leonard Schlemm, BCom鈥�74, Entrepreneur, Chairman, Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Classified as: Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA), BCom Alumni, MBA Alumni, Women in Business
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Published on: 19 Feb 2020

BCom alumnus Doug Allan honoured by CPA British Columbia

Congratulations to Desautels alumnus Doug Allan (BCom鈥�08), who recently received聽an Early Achievement Award from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

The award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves early in their CPA careers through professional achievement and volunteer service.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 18 Feb 2020

Desautels alumnus joins Genworth MI Canada director board

鲍鱼直播 alumnus and Managing Director of Caisse de d茅p么t et placement du Qu茅bec Martin Laguerre (BCom鈥�95) has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Genworth MI Canada Inc.

"We're delighted to have Martin Laguerre as a new member of the Board. Martin's experience and depth of knowledge will be invaluable to our organization," said David Nowak, Chairman of the Board of Genworth MI Canada Inc.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 7 Feb 2020

New Bell CEO Mirko Bibic to focus on Quebec

As a native Quebecer, the new CEO and president of Bell Mirko Bibic (BCom鈥�89) has big plans for the province, with a three-prong strategy aimed at increasing market share.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 9 Jan 2020

鲍鱼直播 Personal Finance Essentials aims to democratize education

The Desautels Faculty of Management recently joined forces with RBC Future Launch and The Globe & Mail to deliver the free, online 鲍鱼直播 Personal Finance Essentials course. Philip Fine from the 鲍鱼直播 News sits down with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Professor Benjamin Croitoru, and Caroline Paxton (BCom鈥�93) from RBC to share how they worked together to tackle concerns around financial literacy.

Classified as: 鲍鱼直播 Personal Finance Essentials, Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Benjamin Croitoru, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 20 Dec 2019

Stella-Jones announces Desautels alumna as VP and CFO

Silvana Travaglini (BCom鈥�88; GCPA'89) is set to take over as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of pressure-treated wood provider Stella-Jones Inc. With a proven record of driving strategic change, Travaglini will manage Stella-Jones鈥檚 financial operations and provide leadership in business planning, budgeting, accounting, and investor relations.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program), GCPA Alumni
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Published on: 20 Dec 2019

Desautels alumnus named CFO of Immersion Corporation

鲍鱼直播 alumnus Aaron Akerman (BCom鈥�91; GCPA'93) has been appointed as the next Chief Financial Officer of Immersion Corporation, a leading developer of touch feedback technology based in California. Following a successful career in financial leadership, Akerman is looking 鲍鱼直播 to driving growth alongside a quality team.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program), GCPA Alumni
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Published on: 20 Dec 2019

Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups

Professor Karl Moore talks to 鲍鱼直播 alumnus Edgar Brown (BCom鈥�19) about his path to entrepreneurship, which started at the Desautels Faculty of Management. Now co-founder and CEO of mobile fitness training company FYT, Brown suggests that bridging the gap between French-speaking and English-speaking entrepreneurs will help to diversify startups across Canada.

Classified as: Karl Moore, BCom Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Strategy & Organization
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Published on: 29 Nov 2019

Desautels alumnus William Shatner inducted into Order of Canada

鲍鱼直播 alumnus William Shatner (BCom鈥�52) has been inducted into the Order of Canada, in recognition of his 60-year acting career and philanthropic work. Presented by Governor General Julie Payette, the Order of Canada is one of the nation鈥檚 highest civilian honours.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 22 Nov 2019

Alumnus Peter Mazoff joins GOLO Mobile as president and CEO

鲍鱼直播 alumnus Peter Mazoff (BCom鈥�96) has been named as the new president and CEO of delivery service GOLO Mobile Inc. Mazoff, who most recently served 11 years as president of online lender Thinking Capital, brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership experience and a customer-driven approach that leads to strong growth.

Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
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Published on: 13 Nov 2019

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