Lea Anne (Brueton) Sexton (BCom) is celebrating her first year as head of her own consulting business, Two Way Consulting (TWC) (www.twowayconsulting.ca) in Vancouver, BC. TWC works with project managers of development and infrastructure projects to effectively engage and communicate with residents and businesses in the communities where the projects are being planned or built. She can be reached at lsexton@twowayconsulting.ca
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Tanya van Biesen, BCom’91, has joined Korn Ferry as managing partner, CEO succession Canada and as a senior client partner at Korn Ferry’s global board and CEO services practice. Prior to joining the consulting firm, Tanya spent six years working for Catalyst, a non-profit focused on accelerating progress for women in the workplace.
Published in: Fall 2022
In 2005, Geoffrey Varga (BCom) joined Kinetic Partners – a global professional services firm focused on the asset management industry – to head up their insolvency and forensic offerings. He is currently a partner in both their New York and Cayman Islands offices.
Published in: Spring 2010
Chris Davis (BCom) was appointed Executive Director of Russell Reynolds Associates in Toronto, ON.
Published in: Winter 2013
Bart Adlam (MBA) was named President of Post Foods LLC in July. He is still based in New York City, where he was previously Managing Director of Effective Brands.
Published in: Winter 2011
William Woodruff, BCom, died on Aug. 24, 2019. Always the bright light in every room, Bill's kindness and humour were enjoyed by all. Bill had a wide circle of friends and office co-workers who will miss his engaging presence and his wonderful smile.
Published in: Winter 2020
Deborah Yedlin, MBA, is now president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “I am excited to serve the business community at such a critical moment and look forward to building on the chamber’s 130-year history of supporting and growing the business community,” Deborah says.
Published in: Fall 2021
Deborah Yedlin, MBA, has been named the University of Calgary’s 14th chancellor. Deborah spent more than two decades as a journalist, writing about business and politics for the Financial Post, Globe and Mail and Calgary Herald. She was also a regular commentator on CBC and CTV.
Published in: Summer 2018
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Charles M. Dowdall (MBA) has been appointed Director of Community Housing, Family & Seniors, for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation. This position has him overseeing the daily operations of 31,000 subsidized housing units.
Published in: Winter 2011
Jeanne Bennett (BCom) is at Novartis as Vice-President of Marketing, North America. Jeanne and Kim live in New Jersey and are always happy to see Queen's friends. View their blog »
Published in: Summer 2008