Jaffar Malik (EMBA) relocated to Lahore, Pakistan, from Calgary in June to become the International Business Development Manager and Strategic Planning Manager at Descon Engineering Ltd., a large engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company. Jaffar looks forward to connecting with alumni who travel to this part of the world and/or are in the EPC business. Email: jmalik2010@queensbusiness.ca
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Sid Lamba (CQ-EMBA) joined the corporate banking team at HSBC as a Senior Relationship Manager in March, after leaving his previous role as Director, Corporate Banking at BMO.
Published in: Summer 2014
Bernard Leduc, MBA’10, was named to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour. Bernard, who retired from his role as president and CEO of Ottawa’s Hôpital Montfort in June 2023, launched the Institut du Savoir Montfort, which became a leader in training Franco-Ontarian health professionals and he created the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub, providing innovative outpatient care. Since 2015, Montfort has been listed as one of the top 40 research hospitals in Canada, and in 2019, it entered Newsweek magazine’s list of the world’s top 1,000 hospitals.
Published in: Spring 2024
Bernard Leduc (EMBA) trekked to Mount Everest Base Camp in May as part of an event to raise funds for Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital Foundation. Sponsorships are most welcome. Check out »
Published in: Summer 2011
Heathcliff Lewis, MBA’10, is living in Toronto and has welcomed a third child, Rhys Scarlett Lewis.
Published in: Spring 2023
Corrine Luxon, BCom’10, tells us she’s been working for Red Light Management and the Smashing Pumpkins as the band’s head of social media, merchandise and archival vinyl. Last year, Corrine (left in photo above) joined the band at over 40 shows, documenting the tour and assisting with its VIP program. “I was recently on Billy Corgan’s podcast discussing my role and how I got my start at Queen’s University.”
Published in: Spring 2023
Scott MacDonald, EMBA’10, enjoyed a March Break of a totally different kind. He joined 140 fellow members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Kathmandu, Nepal, to attend the EO Everest Summit 13. It was organized by the local chapter of this global organization of 8,000 business owners in 40 countries. The President of Noise Solutions Inc., Scott is also President of the EO Calgary Chapter, a proponent of the benefits of lifelong learning, and a married father of four. The Everest Summit was an awe-inspiring experience, Scott reports. “Members from all corners of the world came together and exchanged ideas and experiences against the backdrop of the majestic Himalayas and amid the mystical heritage of the ancient land of Nepal,” he says. Highlights that were beyond memorable included a helicopter ride to Mount Everest, with a champagne breakfast overlooking the peak, a trip to the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and a gala dinner at a medieval heritage site. “I went to Kathmandu to share and exchange ideas with other leading entrepreneurs from around the globe,” says Scott. “This network of people with whom I enjoyed an “instamacy” (instant connection) will remain lifelong friends and business confidants. It was also a kind of personal journey because I took with me to Everest a photograph of my friend Brock Myrol, one of the four RCMP officers murdered in Mayerthorpe, Alta., in 2005. I knew that this was something he would have enjoyed doing.” His verdict: “The overall experience was life-changing, amazing and awesome!” Visit everestsummit2013.com for details.
Published in: Summer 2013
Ashley Martin, BCom’10, MSc’12, was named one of 2021’s "Best 40 Under 40 Professors" by Poets & Quants. An assistant professor of organizational behaviour at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ashley was nominated by students for her empathy, passion and ability to make Zoom classes engaging.
Published in: Fall 2021
Jenna (Van Steenbergen) Pickering, MBA, and husband Shea welcomed Hannah Nichole Pickering in November 2016, a sister for big brother Luke.
Published in: Winter 2017
Ava McDonald, BCom, is one of three founders and co-owners of Grab It Productions, which produces comedic videos and short films posted monthly to its YouTube channel. grabitproductions.com
Published in: Summer 2016