Rob Hamilton (MBA) recently completed the Corporate Directors Educational Program at U of T’s Rotman School of Business, and has qualified for the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. After stints as General Manager and CEO at two start-up biotech companies, he now heads his own strategic consulting practice and is actively searching out independent corporate director roles.
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Alvin M.T.K. Hew, BCom, became the group managing director of Southgate Ventures in January. Headquartered in Singapore, Southgate is an education platform with eight schools in Indonesia. It will soon expand to Thailand, India, China, South Korea and other countries in Asia. Alvin currently sits on the board of two publicly listed companies in Malaysia: Maxis and Petronas Trading. His son, Inaki, is a first-year Queen's Commerce student who plays varsity soccer for the Queen’s Gaels.
Published in: Summer 2018
Alvin M.T.K. Hew, BCom, has called Singapore home since 2013. There, Alvin covers the Asia region for The Abraaj Group, a Dubai-based private-equity firm, as Managing Director and Head of APAG Asia. He is looking forward to connecting with classmates at his 30th-anniversary reunion at this year's Homecoming in October and invites friends to visit him in Singapore.
Published in: Summer 2016
Alvin M. Hew (BCom) has been heading H2O Capital’s business with Greater China. This financial advisory firm in Taipei recently established its first private equity fund focused on the beauty and fast-moving consumer goods sector. He has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Taipei American School. Email: hewalv@yahoo.com
Published in: Summer 2012
Grant Lawrence, BCom, is opening the next chapter of the Valhalla Angels in Vancouver, making it the fourth chapter of the angel investment group in Canada. He invites those interested in learning more to contact him at grant.lawrence@vaangels.com.
Published in: Winter 2019
Grant Lawrence, BCom, recently took the helm of VA Angels Kelowna, an accredited investors group, which, since 2003, has been one of Canada’s most active such enterprises. The group offers investors a variety of ways to connect with entrepreneurs: as investors, mentors, and community and networking supporters. More details
Published in: Summer 2017
Grant P. Lawrence (BCom) moved to Lake Country in the BC interior six years ago and is “loving it.” He has started up two non-profits— www.lcopenair.com and www.orcap.org —and consults on the side in the hi-tech software field. He says he is “a few years away from being ‘kid-free’, with one son wanting to attend Queen’s!” Email: grant.lawrence@telus.net
Published in: Summer 2012
Brian Lenahan, BCom’86, lives in Mississauga, Ont., and is chair of the Quantum Strategy Institute, a global organization of quantum technology experts dedicated to the acceleration of the adoption of quantum computing, sensing and communication. He says his latest book, Quantum Boost, is on the Amazon bestseller list in its category.
Published in: Spring 2022
Brian Lenahan, BCom, recently published Artificial Intelligence: Foundations for Business Leaders and Consultants, available on Amazon. In writing the book, Brian leveraged his MIT artificial-intelligence training and years of research and IT project experience to guide leaders through the complex world of AI.
Published in: Winter 2020
Brian Lenahan, BCom, has kept busy since retiring from TD Bank in March 2017. He completed a program at MIT in artificial intelligence and launched a startup, Aquitaine Innovation Advisors, which develops AI tools for business consultants and coaches.
Published in: Summer 2018