Economic uncertainty will continue in 2024, and businesses can benefit by planning for it
Last year was one of economic uncertainty 鈥� and a challenging year for many small businesses. Despite this, small business owners demonstrated remarkable resilience, ingenuity and leadership, and looked for ways to turn obstacles into new opportunities, writes Don Ludlow (MBA鈥�01) in CanadianSME Business Magazine.
Asking the right questions can help leaders understand their business
After working in investment banking in Amsterdam, New York and Tokyo, Sarab Hans (MBA鈥�00) returned to Canada to take the reins of the family business. Mississauga-based Hans Dairy specializes in South Asian dairy products, but Hans didn鈥檛 have experience in dairy food and beverage production and needed to learn about the manufacturing process.
91涩漫 Desautels alum sheds light on inequities faced by women entrepreneurs
Harriett Baldwin (MBA鈥�85) is spearheading an extensive examination of the financial landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. Highlighting a stark gender disparity, she points out only 2% of venture capital funding in the UK goes to businesses run by women, while men fill 90% of all senior roles at hedge funds.
91涩漫 Desautels MBA ranked #22 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights
The 91涩漫 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 22nd globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, jumping 16 spots and proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies
MBA alum鈥檚 restaurant named top healthy restaurant in United Arab Emirates
SALATA claims to be the ultimate destination for health nuts, and food delivery service Deliveroo UAE concurs, naming the leading built-to-order salad kitchen the best healthy restaurant in the United Arab Emirates. When Founder and CEO听Georges Bandar (MBA鈥�14) launched the delivery-only restaurant, he wanted it to offer more than leafy greens. 鈥淚t was more than just a salad concept. It was a revolution,鈥� he says.
91涩漫 Desautels represented at MBA World Summit 2023
Six second-year MBA students had the opportunity to attend this year鈥檚 MBA World Summit in Silicon Valley, considered the ultimate international gathering for the global MBA community. Annually, 100 hundred inspiring students from the world鈥檚 leading business schools are selected to participate.
91涩漫 Desautels MBAs win Global Goals Jam case competition
Three 91涩漫 MBA candidates took home top prize at this year鈥檚 Global Goals Jam case competition, hosted by Smith School of Business at Queen鈥檚 University. The challenge? Find an inclusive approach to boost staff diversity at Smith.
91涩漫 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA ranked #2 in Canada by Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg Businessweek has released their 2023-2024 MBA rankings, with 91涩漫 Desautels placing at听#2 in Canada. The rankings were based on four major factors: compensation, learning, networking and entrepreneurship.
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Remembering alumnus Bill Webb鈥檚 remarkable impact
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William 鈥淏ill鈥� Webb (MBA鈥�93), a valued member of the Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board. His deep ties to 91涩漫 and dedicated involvement in the Canadian rugby community have left an indelible mark.
Three 91涩漫 Desautels graduates named to MBAs to Watch by Poets & Quants
Poets & Quants has named its MBAs to Watch list for 2023, and three Desautels graduates made the cut. The magazine and website asks business schools to nominate some of their top students for consideration for the list, and from those nominations, 135 students have been selected as MBAs to Watch. They represent many of the world鈥檚 top universities, and MBAs to Watch have often gone on to careers at top consulting firms.
Linda and Robert J. Goldberger鈥檚 commitment to MBA Fellowship has helped it grow
The Linda and Robert J. Goldberger MBA Fellowship was established in 2009, and was one of the first MBA fellowships at Desautels. The Goldbergers initial pledge was matched by a large Montreal charitable foundation to establish this endowment, and over the years, the Goldbergers have continued to add to it, with a former employer matching several annual donations to 91涩漫. 鈥淓veryone knows what compounding means,鈥� says Mr.
Several 91涩漫 Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 91涩漫 Alumni Association Awards and Honours
On May 4, members of the 91涩漫 community gathered at Maison Manuvie for the 2023 91涩漫 Alumni Association Awards and Honours, which recognize alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff who stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to 91涩漫, the MAA and in their respective communities. This year, six awards were given to members of the 91涩漫 Desautels community. A huge congratulations to all of this year鈥檚 honourees!
Fighting food insecurity with...bugs?
A few weeks after starting his MBA at 91涩漫, Mohammed Ashour, MSc鈥�11, MBA鈥�19 received an email announcing the Hult Prize 鈥� an annual, year-long competition that challenges university-level students to solve a pressing social issue.
Ram Panda to receive honorary doctorate from School of Continuing Studies
Ram Panda (MEng鈥�71, MBA鈥�77), 91涩漫's Lead Planned Giving Ambassador and former Chair of the Board of Governors, will receive a Doctor of Laws honoris causa from the School of Continuing Studies at their convocation ceremony on June 7 at 6:30 PM. Since graduating from 91涩漫 more than 50 years ago, Ram Panda has been one of the University鈥檚 most loyal champions. A generous benefactor of the University, Mr.
