ɬÀï·¬ Desautels Faculty of Management /desautels/articles/rss en Taking the long view of your career with Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom’79) | ɬÀï·¬ Management Insights /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/taking-long-view-your-career-brian-fetherstonhaugh-bcom79-mcgill-management-insights <p>In the latest episode of ɬÀï·¬ Management Insights, BCom student Mia Colaner sat down with ɬÀï·¬ alum Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom '79), a visionary leader whose career has spanned global marketing, executive coaching, and authorship.</p> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:50:08 +0000 MMI 2169154 at /desautels Exploring the future of retail: Insights from the MMR Dubai study trip /desautels/article/master-management-retailing-mmr-program/exploring-future-retail-insights-mmr-dubai-study-trip <p>In March 2025, students from ɬÀï·¬ Desautels’ Master of Management in Retailing (<a href="/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr">MMR</a>) program embarked on a week-long study trip to Dubai, organized by the <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management</a>. This immersive experience offered a unique blend of professional development, cultural exploration, and networking with leaders shaping the Middle East’s retail sector.</p> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:02:12 +0000 Selina Ved 2167851 at /desautels Tackling greenwashing in the sustainable energy transition industry /desautels/article/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi/tackling-greenwashing-sustainable-energy-transition-industry ɬÀ﷬’s SGI Annual Grand Challenge Finale Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:25:24 +0000 Mahin Siddiki 2167848 at /desautels Dean's EDI Update - April 2025 /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-april-2025 <p>On February 27, the <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/laidley-centre-business-ethics-and-equity-lcbee">Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity (LCBEE)</a> hosted a thought-provoking event on <a href="/desautels/article/laidley-centre-business-ethics-and-equity-lcbee/black-female-entrepreneurship-where-research-meets-reality/">Black female entrepreneurship</a> that connected academic research with the lived experiences of Black female entrepreneurs.</p> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:07:02 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 2163784 at /desautels Managing change in the modern workplace with Simon Blanchette (BCom’14) | ɬÀï·¬ Management Insights /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/managing-change-modern-workplace-simon-blanchette-bcom14-mcgill-management-insights <p>In the latest episode of <i>ɬÀï·¬ Management Insights</i>, 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.</p> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:59:33 +0000 MMI 2161367 at /desautels Trailblazers honoured at 45th Desautels Management Achievement Awards /desautels/article/alumni/trailblazers-honoured-45th-desautels-management-achievement-awards <p>On March 14, 2025, members of the Desautels community gathered to celebrate the recipients of the 45th <a href="/desautels/alumni/events/desautels-management-achievement-awards">Desautels Management Achievement Awards</a>. This ceremony was held at ɬÀ﷬’s Faculty Club, bringing the ɬÀï·¬ 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.</p> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:03:36 +0000 Ireland Compton 2147506 at /desautels An interview with Peter Christoffersen award recipient Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis (BCom'20, MMF’25) /desautels/article/master-management-finance-mmf-program/interview-peter-christoffersen-award-recipient-julius-alessandro-xanthoudakis-mmf25 <p>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.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:40:06 +0000 Selma Shennib 2143807 at /desautels Leadership and the Future of Transportation with Danny Di Perna (MBA’97) | ɬÀï·¬ Management Insights /desautels/article/alumni-desautels-international-advisory-and-advancement-board-diaab-mcgill-management-insights/leadership-and-future-transportation-danny-di-perna-mba97-mcgill-management <p>In this episode of ɬÀï·¬ Management Insights, current MBA student Liela Touré sits down with Danny Di Perna, a ɬÀï·¬ MBA alum, Desautels International Advancement and Advisory Board member, and seasoned executive with experience at companies like PwC, Air Canada, Alstom, and Bombardier.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:18:26 +0000 MMI 2140511 at /desautels Small-town beginnings to global business perspectives, McCall MacBain Scholar Brandon Greenall shares his MBA journey /desautels/article/master-business-administration-mba-program/small-town-beginnings-global-business-perspectives-mccall-macbain-scholar-brandon-greenall-shares <p>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.</p> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:35:12 +0000 ɬÀï·¬ Desautels 2130491 at /desautels Advocating for mental health and wellness in the corporate world with Anne-Sophie Martin (BCom’16) | ɬÀï·¬ Management Insights /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/advocating-mental-health-and-wellness-corporate-world-anne-sophie-martin-bcom16-mcgill-management <p>Anne-Sophie Martin’s journey from ɬÀï·¬ graduate to business leader and mental health advocate is one marked by ambition, resilience, and self-discovery.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:21:08 +0000 MMI 2073778 at /desautels