Monica R. Bast (EMBA), formerly Assistant Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Alberta, was appointed to the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta on Aug. 13. She continues to be based in Red Deer.
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Patrick Bliley (BCom) has joined Toronto-based Spencer Stuart to lead the firm’s Canadian technology, communications, and media practice.
Published in: Summer 2013
Brian Kyle, EMBA, has joined the intelligent-automation solutions provider WorkFusion as CFO. Brian was previously CFO of the Stars Group, a Canadian online gaming company.
Published in: Fall 2021
David Caldana (BCom) and his best friend and business partner, fellow-Canadian Justin Kowbel, launched their second Borough Kitchen cook shop in the U.K. in May. Located in North London’s Hampstead neighbourhood, the new outpost joins the existing store at Borough Market. Their online store (www.boroughkitchen.com) is set to re-launch in August. The shops sell the best tools the U.K. at-home chef needs for the kitchen and table, with a focus on quality, functionality and durability. Later in the year, David and Justin hope to explore other opportunities for growth in the U.K.
Published in: Summer 2015
Andrew Calder, BCom, died on July 23, 2019 after battling cancer for just under two years. Andrew is survived by his wife, Susan; three young children, Campbell, Quinn and Fiona; his parents, Ken and Marg; and his brother, Graeme. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted dad, amazing brother, wonderful son and great friend.
Published in: Winter 2020
David Lahey, EMBA, tells us that while hunkered down during the pandemic he wrote his fourth book, From Hire to Inspire: How to Become the Best Boss, which is now available in stores. “Glad to see some light at the end of this COVID battle with the new vaccines,” he writes.
Published in: Spring 2021
Jacques Cantin, EMBA, and Alain Villeneuve started Caninno Inc. last summer to address a complex problem in the wind power industry. The technology development company is currently involved in the design, innovation and commercialization of solutions for the de-icing of wind turbine blades. The company's patent-pending fibre-laser-based technology is suitable for the detection, location and ablation of ice and other surface deposits on composite blades. Caninno Inc. is currently seeking pre-start-up funding.
Published in: Summer 2016
Alan Crossley, EMBA, has returned to investment banking, establishing A. Crossley & Associates. It advises on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and raising capital for private companies, particularly those in light manufacturing, logistics and business services.
Published in: Winter 2019
Alan Crossley (EMBA) is now Owner and President of Rotovac Group Inc., a plastic component manufacturer based in Milton, Ont. Rotovac provides custom thermoforming and rotational-molding manufacturing services to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and industrial-supply companies across North America.
Published in: Summer 2015
Glenn Dourado, MBA, has been appointed Vice President, Business Development at Poseida Therapeutics, Inc., a San Diego-based company that translates best-in-class gene-editing technologies into lifesaving therapeutics. Glenn joined the company from Ligand Pharmaceuticals, after having worked at Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute, The Dow Chemical Company, and Johnson & Johnson, among others.Â
Published in: Winter 2017