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Finding Joy in Problem-Solving

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Cirque du Soleil’s Davide Pisanu (MBA’13) to find out what motivates him as he sets out to transform a company of 5,000 people.

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Published: 16 Sep 2019

MBA alumnus to drive Canadian expansion for commercial finance company

Alumnus Ronnie Bloom (MBA’04) has been appointed Managing Director of Originations for Great Rock Capital, a U.S.-based commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending. Mr. Bloom contributes deep expertise gained from origination roles at Wells Fargo Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada.

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Published: 13 Sep 2019

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ ranks highest in Canada for producing female entrepreneurs

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ ranks number 17 on the list of universities whose MBA programs produce the highest number of female start-up founders, making it the only non-U.S. institution to crack the top 25.

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Published: 10 Sep 2019

Go green, not paperless

Renée Yardley (MBA’97) shares her perspective on promoting innovation and sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sustana Group, a producer of recycled fibres and paper products.

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Published: 6 Sep 2019

MBA alumnus appointed to lead Property Management Japan CBRE

Mitsuhiro Jimbo (MBA’14) was recently appointed to lead CBRE Japan’s Property Management Division. Mr. Jimbo brings to the table more than 20 years of corporate real estate experience in Japan and North America.

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Published: 5 Sep 2019

MBA alumnus joins board of Internet of Things company

Vikas Ranjan (MBA’00) recently joined the Board of Directors for Carl Data Solutions, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company founded in Vancouver in 2015. Mr. Ranjan brings more than 22 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investing, capital markets, and finance to the role.

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Published: 28 Aug 2019

Alumna Toni Rinow Appointed CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals

Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA ’06) was recently appointed to serve as the next CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, a Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in medical cannabis products.

With a doctorate in physical chemistry and 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, Dr. Rinow is well-positioned to drive global expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU.

Published: 23 Aug 2019

MBA alumna using degree to improve U.S.-Japanese business relations

Professor Karl Moore interviews alumna Laura Younger (MBA’09) about her work as the executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the practical advantages of earning an MBA.

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Published: 23 Aug 2019

MBA Japan alumnus excels in craft beer business

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Paul Speed (MBA’14), Co-founder and CEO of the Kyoto Brewing Co., sheds light on the MBA class that flipped his perspective and the road to setting up a thriving business in an foreign land.

Published: 1 Aug 2019

MBA alumnus appointed to board of Alimera Sciences

John Snisarenko (MBA’91) has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Alimera Sciences, bringing with him decades of commercial experience in ophthalmology.

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Published: 23 Jul 2019

MBA alumna pursues love of bread

Dara Gallinger (MBA’15), CEO & Co-founder of Brodflour, dishes on the inspiration behind launching a one-stop organic flour mill and bakery in a bustling Canadian city.

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Published: 9 Jul 2019

Bob Dorrance on the future of finance

Bob Dorrance (MBA’77), Chairman, CEO and President of TD Securities and Group Head, Wholesale Banking, TD Bank Group explains how the finance industry has changed during his career and what it takes to thrive in the business.

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Published: 7 Jun 2019

Meet the best MBA professors

Congratulations to Professor Sujata Madan who was named by Poets & Quants among the favorite MBA professors for 2019.

Published: 4 Jun 2019

Building a better business through data analytics

Discover how Professor Juan Serpa and a team of Desautels students are using data analytics to streamline operations for Santropol Roulant.

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Published: 21 May 2019

Armstrong project shortlisted for industry award

The Donald E. Armstrong Building, home of the Desautels MBA and specialized Master’s programs, has been shortlisted for Grands Prix du genie-conseil Québécois in the project management category.

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Published: 15 May 2019

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