/desautels/articles/rss en /desautels/article/master-management-retailing-mmr-program/exploring-future-retail-insights-mmr-dubai-study-trip <p>In March 2025, students from 91ÉçÇø 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 /desautels/article/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi/tackling-greenwashing-sustainable-energy-transition-industry <h2>91ÉçÇø’s SGI Annual Grand Challenge Finale</h2> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:25:24 +0000 Mahin Siddiki 2167848 at /desautels /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 /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/managing-change-modern-workplace-simon-blanchette-bcom14-mcgill-management-insights <p><img alt="Simon Blanchette" title="Simon Blanchette" height="4534" width="3023" style="width: 239px; height: 358px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/simon_blanchette_mmi.png" />In the latest episode of <i>91ÉçÇø 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 /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 45<sup>th</sup> <a href="/desautels/alumni/events/desautels-management-achievement-awards">Desautels Management Achievement Awards</a>. This ceremony was held at 91ÉçÇø’s Faculty Club, bringing the 91ÉçÇø 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 /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 /desautels/article/alumni-desautels-international-advisory-and-advancement-board-diaab-mcgill-management-insights/leadership-and-future-transportation-danny-di-perna-mba97-mcgill-management <p><img alt="MMI Danny Di Perna" title="MMI Danny Di Perna" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/mmi_danny_di_perna.jpg?itok=nc3dW0qT" />In this episode of 91ÉçÇø Management Insights, current MBA student Liela Touré sits down with Danny Di Perna, a 91ÉçÇø 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 /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 91ÉçÇø Desautels 2130491 at /desautels /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/advocating-mental-health-and-wellness-corporate-world-anne-sophie-martin-bcom16-mcgill-management <p><img alt="Anne-Sophie Martin (BCom'16) MMI" title="Anne-Sophie Martin (BCom'16) MMI" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/anne-sophie_martin_bcom16_mmi.jpg?itok=Rr-_N5yC" />Anne-Sophie Martin’s journey from 91ÉçÇø 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 /desautels/article/laidley-centre-business-ethics-and-equity-lcbee/black-female-entrepreneurship-where-research-meets-reality <p>On February 4, 91ÉçÇø Desautels launched its Black History Month programming with an event focused on Black female entrepreneurship.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:03 +0000 Joelle Moses 2073881 at /desautels