Ako Ufodike, CQ-EMBA, launched Jermyn Street 1664, a purveyor of fine British tailoring of high-quality shirts, suits and accessories for those “who truly value style and most importantly, quality.” Visit jermynstreet.ca or the Calgary location at The Core Shopping Centre.
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Jim McAllister, CQ-EMBA, after two and a half years living and working in Shanghai, moved to a new regional office in Singapore. He and his wife recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
Published in: Winter 2016
Shant Epremian (AMBA) recently took on the role of Queen’s Alumni Branch President for South Florida.
Published in: Summer 2009
Christopher Stephan (MBA) was called to the Alberta Bar in June 2009 after articling in Calgary at Gowlings LLP and Walton International Group. Shortly thereafter he and his wife Laura bought a house in Texas and spent two months in Australia and New Zealand. Then Christopher passed the New York State bar exam in July and will be admitted to practise law there this spring. An entrepreneur at heart, the former President of the MBA New Ventures Club launched his company Shared Homes International at the National Home Show in Toronto in February. The company provides consulting, legal and exchange services for purchasers of vacation properties abroad and specializes in shared ownership structures, with multiple owners purchasing one vacation property.
Published in: Spring 2010
Kanuj Gupta (MBA) is pleased to announce his marriage to Pooja Kansal on February 16 in Ludhiana, India.
Published in: Summer 2009
Craig Hum, CQEMBA, recently accepted the position of Director, Analytics and Insights, at shomi, the Canadian subscription video-on-demand service provider.
Published in: Summer 2016
Mandy King (BCom), a certified nutritional practitioner, has launched Healthy Eating and Living (HEAL), a health-and-wellness company specializing in corporate wellness. While working full-time for a leading consumer packaged-goods company, Mandy overcame her own health struggles with celiac disease and a parasite. Recognizing the impact food has on productivity, energy, and overall happiness, Mandy launched HEAL. She offers workshops that include delicious food and a practical approach that leaves employees feeling empowered to make small, yet impactful changes. www.healthyeatingandliving.ca
Published in: Summer 2014
Dennis Kondratev (MBA) is pleased to announce that he plans to marry in August. He continues to reside in North Vancouver.
Published in: Summer 2008
Akshara Kothari (BCom) married Karun Chandhok in Chennai, India, in December. The celebration was attended by friends and family from around the world, including BCom '08 classmates Marwa Abdou, Melissa Lam, Antony Ramsden and Erica Young. The couple resides in London, U.K.
Published in: Summer 2015