Desautels alumna advocates for low carbon energy in Washington, DC
Abigail Hunter (BCom’16) wants to usher in the clean energy revolution. She represents the Government of Quebec as an attachée in Washington, DC, where she works to help lawmakers understand the benefits of working with Québec – like how its hydroelectricity and energy storage can supplement less predictable solar and wind energy generation. While at Desautels, Hunter learned about impact investing, social enterprise and advancing ethical, social and governance standards.
Desautels BCom students win Case Competition
Congratulations to BCom students Idir Hamrioui, Marc-Antoine Millaire, Léo Tousignant and Anthony Ladal, who won the 2022 Van Berkom Small Cap Case Competition hosted by JMSB March 25 and 26. In the final round the team of four was up against 8 other teams including another from Desautels. The team keeps up a winning tradition, as a delegation from Desautels won last year's edition of the competition.
Desautels Commerce student Haris Elezovic named to U Sports All-Rookie team
First-year Bachelor of Commerce Haris Elezovic helped the McGill Redbirds win this year’s Quebec men’s basketball championship, and was named to U Sports All-Rookie team for his efforts. In his first year with the team, Elezovic averaged 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, and was the only player from a Quebec university to earn the All-Rookie honour.
Desautels management student Clement Secchi wins four gold medals at U Sports Swimming Championships
Desautels’ Clement Secchi excelled at the 2022 U Sports Swimming Championships, earning four gold medals and two silvers. Secchi led the McGill Redbirds to a third-place overall finish, and set three national swimming records in the process. The fourth-year management student from was named swimmer of the year at the event, and was the most decorated individual male swimmer of 2022.
Authenticity and allyship in the business world
Black leaders carry extra burden. Organizations often expect them to take on advocacy roles in equity, diversity and inclusion, but that should be everyone’s responsibility, argued panelists at the Desautels Faculty of Management’s Black History Month virtual event. Moderated by Lysie Salomon (BCom’17), the panel considered authenticity, leadership, and allyship in the workplace. It featured Dr.
Tackling delinquent payments using machine learning
Delinquent payments are a major challenge for small businesses – but collecting each individual debt is a difficult and thankless task. To make it easier, Dimitri Raziev (BCom’10) co-founded Kolleno. This fintech start-up helps businesses manage their accounts receivable by sending customers email and text reminders to settle unpaid bills, and directing them toward a payment portal.
Celebrating accomplishments of women within the Desautels community
On International Women’s Day we highlighted some of the outstanding and accomplished women within the Desautels community, who positively impact our students through their teaching, research, guidance, or mentorship.
Global Experts program fosters partnerships between students and alumni
The Desautels Global Experts program connects current students with alumni experts across industries, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities to help students thrive in their academic and professional careers.
Celebrating the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards
Congratulations to the five recipients of the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards, including three accomplished alumni: Meagan Prins (BCom’17), Maria Eitel (BA’84), and Monika Ille (EMBA’20) as well as Patrick Odier and Brian J. Porter. During the virtual celebration earlier this month, Desautels students had the opportunity to network with the recipients and hear their words of advice.
Desautels delegation takes Canadian final of Accuracy Business Cup
On Friday, Feb. 11, the Desautels delegation emerged victorious in the Canadian final of the Accuracy Business Cup for the second year in a row, advancing to the International final set to take place in Paris this March.
BCom students place third at Melbourne case competition
Congratulations to BCom students Sarah (Zeshi) Wang, Pragna Patel, Alex Buisson and Yurou Zhang for their third-place finish at the Melbourne Meets 2022 Virtual International Case Competition last week hosted by the University of Melbourne (AU).
DMCC takes third place at Financial Open
On February 5, the Desautels Management Competition Committee took third place at the 14th annual Financial Open, the largest Finance and Accounting base case competition in Eastern Canada. The BCom students competed against their peers from 14 other universities, securing 4 podiums, including first in financial accounting and stock market simulation, good for third place overall.
The true meaning of the Olympic Games
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Dick Pound (BCom’62) to discuss the politics and athleticism behind the Olympic Games. A former Olympian and a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1978, Pound says audiences should focus on celebrating exceptional athletes rather than the drama of political boycotts.
Desautels alumnus David Laidley donates $5 million to create new Laidley Centre for Business Ethics
Thanks to alumnus David Laidley (BCom’67), the Desautels Faculty of Management will soon unveil a Laidley Centre for Business Ethics. Endowed by Laidley’s gift of $5 million, the Centre will carve out a space for McGill researchers across disciplines to advance ethics in the workplace through academic programming, leading-edge research, and public engagement.
Driven by empathy
Midway through her doctoral thesis research at McGill, Anita Nowak (BCom’97, PhD’11) discovered a deep passion for supporting social and environmental innovators. With the encouragement of former faculty member Dr. Michael Hoechsmann, she zeroed in on empathy as the driving force for entrepreneurial success and developed a “Pedagogy of Empathic Action.” This early research continues to inform her work as a global expert in empathy and adjunct lecturer at Desautels.
