Pierre Julien, EMBA, was appointed Executive Vice President, Origination, for the DRA Group. In this role, Pierre leads DRA's global origination team in identifying and accessing new business channels, seeking opportunities for growth and developing ways to enhance DRA's service offering to clients. DRA is a multidisciplinary global engineering group that originated in South Africa and delivers mining, mineral-processing, energy, water treatment and infrastructure services.
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Jason Lewis, EMBA, reports that real estate has become more than his personal hobby; luxury real estate is now his passion. His new endeavour enables him to use his EMBA and international experience, as well as his finance, marketing, and negotiation skills, while also leveraging his years in the advertising business and life as an entrepreneur. His eldest daughter Madeline Power is loving every minute of her second year in the Commerce program. Contact Jason at 905.510.0835.
Published in: Winter 2016
Barbara Dawn Fanning, MBA, died Sept. 5, 2017 in hospital in Oakville, ON, at age 62. She is survived by her mother Lois. She was predeceased by her brother Craig. Barbara excelled at learning, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University and Master of Science degree from the University of Alberta, prior to attaining her Queen’s MBA.
Published in: Winter 2018
Ellen Fry (EMBA) has been appointed the National Capital Commission Ombudsman in Ottawa. She is a mediator, arbitrator, and adjudicator with ADR Chambers Banking Ombuds Office.
Published in: Winter 2013
Leanne Hill, BCom’99, has been working in the travel industry for the last 20 years. Recently, she accepted a position with Royal Caribbean International as the strategic account manager for Western and Central Canada. Leanne lives in North Vancouver, B.C. where she enjoys hiking and the outdoors. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her two French Bulldogs, Lewis and Mr. Fitz.
Published in: Spring 2022
Jennifer Hookey (BCom) and her family are relocating to Calgary after more than 13 years in Sydney, Australia. She is joining Ernst & Young as an Associate Partner in its Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services practice. Reports Jennifer, “It will be colder than what we are used to, but we are all very excited!”
Published in: Summer 2015
David Boone (EMBA) is the new Vice President, Strategic Projects, at The Economical Insurance Group in Waterloo, ON.
Published in: Winter 2013
Jamie Leong-Huxley, EMBA, let us know that she’s now the permanent vice-president, advancement at Alberta University of the Arts. She previously held the position for a year on an interim basis. Formerly the Alberta College of Art and Design, the nearly century-old school became a university in February 2019. Jamie loves the arts and also sits on the board of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Published in: Winter 2020
Margot Johnston (BCom) married Darren Smart in Toronto last July. Among Margot’s Com’99 classmates at the wedding were Julie McGillis, Kim Vander Aerschot, Anne Brisbin, Cathy Kitchen, Karen MacDiarmid, Marcia McIntyre, Andrew Medd and Rick Malhotra. Margot and Darren met at Harvard Business School, where Margot completed her MBA in 2006. The Smarts now live in Toronto. Margot works for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
Published in: Spring 2009
Ross Hunt (EMBA) joined Böhler-Uddeholm Ltd. Canada in the role of President in September 2013.
Published in: Winter 2014