EMBA alumnus transmits First Nations heritage in new novel
Rapha毛l Picard (EMBA鈥�14), the former leader of the Innu community of Pessamit, has published his first novel at age 70. Through Nutshimit: Inland Lands and Spirits, Rapha毛l strives to pass on the heritage of his Innu ancestors to the next generation and establish a literary tradition within the community.
EMBA alumna climbs to top rung of SAQ
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, SAQ chief Catherine Dagenais (EMBA鈥�18) shares her best tips for leading with authenticity, fostering a culture of innovation, and striking an ideal work-life balance.
Alumna named one of Australian Financial Review鈥檚 top 100 women of influence
Sophie Galaise (EMBA鈥�12) recently claimed a coveted spot on the Australian Financial Review鈥檚 annual Women of Influence list. Sophie became the Managing Director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2016, having previously directed the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane, Australia, and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.
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Diverse teams drive innovation
Professor Karl Moore interviews Edelman executive 脠ve Laurier (EMBA鈥�11) about the lessons learned during her participation in the 2018-2019 International Women鈥檚 Forum Fellows Program. Ms. Laurier joined 35 other elite female executives from around the world for a leadership training experience that includes education modules at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
Desautels earns Eduniversal award
Angelica Potes, EMBA鈥�18, accepted an Eduniversal award in Croatia on behalf of the Desautels Faculty of Management for placing among the Top-3 Business Schools in North America for 2018.
Photo: Angelica Potes (right) personally delivers the award from Croatia to Montreal to celebrate with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou (left).
A big boost for kids who want to code
EMBA participant and Founder of Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) Kate Arthur has a reason to celebrate: her organization just received $8.1 million in funding from CanCode to educate kids about code and artificial intelligence.
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EMBA participant to head NB Liquor and Cannabis NB
Patrick Parent (EMBA鈥�2020), former vice-president at Moosehead Breweries, has been appointed President and CEO of NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, effective September 3.
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EMBA alumnus on the vegetable golden age
A piece for La Presse featuring a roundup of the top vegetarian restaurants in the city mentions the popular restaurant LOV, which is founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA鈥�13).
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An inside look at Quebec鈥檚 premier boutique hotel
Marie Pier Germain (EMBA鈥�16) and family dish on the attention to detail and endless hours of work that go into their thriving hotel business that spans generations.
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Meet the EMBA cream of the crop
EMBA participants Isabel Dansereau and Jason Taylor have been named to the Poets & Quants list of best and brightest EMBAs worldwide. Learn more about their life and career paths.
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Behind the scenes of the Montreal Canadiens
While many will know the big names behind the Montreal Canadiens franchise, its success is owed to many others including Desautels Management Achievement Award recipient France Margaret B茅langer (EMBA鈥� 14).
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Sushi helps Quebec enterprise break record
Powered by the online platform UEAT, Sushibox restaurant recently celebrated $1 million in online sales, a record for the FoodTech enterprise chaired by Martin Lafrance (EMBA鈥�15).
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Mindfulness for better leadership
脠ve Laurier (EMBA鈥�11), General Manager of Edelman Montr茅al, sits down to share her secret to success; for Laurier, introspection is the key to learning, self-confidence, and good leadership overall.
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A little bit of humor goes a long way at work
EMBA candidate Catherine Patry, Director, Communication and Marketing at 脡cole nationale de l'humour shares how typically conservative domains, such as business and law, are increasingly looking to humor as a means of improving the work environment.
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Getting to know the EMBA alumni
In a feature for HEC Montr茅al Mag, EMBA alumni Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA鈥�15) and Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA鈥�16) share more about their life and career trajectories.
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