海角社区 Desautels Faculty of Management - International Advisory Board News /desautels/channels_item/210 en Elliot Lifson granted lifetime membership to Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board (DIAAB) /desautels/node/1477257 <p>For nearly 20 years, <u><a href="/desautels/elliot-lifson">Elliot Lifson</a></u>, C.M., O.Q., has played an important role in uplifting the 海角社区 Desautels community as a professor of practice and a member of both the <u><a href="/bensadoun-school/about-bsrm/advisory-board">Bensadoun School of Retail Management Advisory Board</a></u> and the <u><a href="/desautels/about/administration-governance/advisory">Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board (DIAAB)</a></u>.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:58:35 +0000 海角社区 Three 海角社区 Desautels alumni celebrated at 2024 MAA Honours & Awards /desautels/node/1363427 <p><big>Each year the 海角社区 Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has had a significant impact on alumni life, the University and/or the community. This year, three 海角社区 Desautels alumni were among those honoured for their contributions to the 海角社区 community.</big></p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:20:36 +0000 海角社区 Generous gift from Lester J. Fernandes will endow research Chair in Business Ethics /desautels/node/1138268 <p>When it comes to ethical behaviour in business, there are many shades of grey. Parsing them requires a strong ethical compass, and the<strong> Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity</strong>, founded in 2022 with a gift from <strong>David Laidley (BCom鈥67)</strong>, is helping the next generation of business leaders do exactly that. Thanks to a generous gift from <strong>Lester J. Fernandes (MBA鈥82)</strong>, a new research Chair in Business Ethics endowment will help expand the Laidley Centre鈥檚 footprint.</p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:06:07 +0000 海角社区 Remembering alumnus Bill Webb鈥檚 remarkable impact /desautels/node/195106 <p>It is with sadness that we announce the passing of<strong> William 鈥淏ill鈥 Webb (MBA鈥93)</strong>, a valued member of the Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board. His deep ties to 海角社区 and dedicated involvement in the Canadian rugby community have left an indelible mark.</p> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:13:16 +0000 海角社区 Several 海角社区 Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 海角社区 Alumni Association Awards and Honours /desautels/node/88831 <p>On May 4, members of the 海角社区 community gathered at Maison Manuvie for the 2023 海角社区 Alumni Association Awards and Honours, which recognize alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff who stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to 海角社区, the MAA and in their respective communities. This year, six awards were given to members of the 海角社区 Desautels community. A huge congratulations to all of this year鈥檚 honourees!</p> Wed, 24 May 2023 13:53:08 +0000 海角社区 Experiential Learning: 海角社区 Desautels gives rise to discovery /desautels/node/88162 <p>In 2021, thanks to the generosity of alumnus Don Lewtas, we saw the launch of the <a href="/desautels/about/lewtas-office-experiential-learning">Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning</a>. Since the office鈥檚 inception, the team at the Lewtas Office,聽led by Leigh Korey, PhD, has been hard at work creating powerful hands-on learning opportunities that play a vital role in the student journey.</p> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:24 +0000 海角社区 Philanthropist and visionary Marcel Desautels passes away at age 88 /desautels/node/88143 <p><a href="/desautels/marcel-desautels">Marcel Desautels</a>, LLD鈥07 (CM, O Ont, OM) generously donated both his resources and his time to furthering business education at 海角社区. The business leader and philanthropist passed away on January 31 at the age of 88. Desautels invested over $38 million in students, programs, research and facilities at the Desautels Faculty of Management. 鈥淢arcel was deeply passionate about inspiring others to give and get involved,鈥 says Dean Yolande Chan. 鈥淎nd because he believed in us, so many others did too.</p> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:18:25 +0000 海角社区 High profile Verizon executive Rima Qureshi maintains strong connection to Desautels /desautels/node/88033 <p>Rima Qureshi鈥檚 (BCom鈥87, MBA鈥96) career has taken her to Stockholm, Dallas and New York, but she retains strong connections to Montreal and 海角社区. Now the Executive Vice President and Strategy Officer at Verizon in New York, Qureshi began her career with Ericsson, and helped the company integrate thousands of new employees when it acquired parts of Nortel. Qureshi returns regularly to Montreal to spend time with family and mentors MBA students at Desautels.</p> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:34:35 +0000 海角社区 Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Recognizes Teaching Excellence at Desautels /desautels/node/87937 <p>In 2018, when the Fetherstonhaugh family envisioned an award to recognize and reward teaching excellence, they hoped for great teachers and at the Desautels Faculty of Management extraordinary teachers emerged. As the recipient of the 2022 Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate Programs, Prof. of Practice Sujata Madan engages with students in a way that promotes and accelerates their classroom and lifelong learning.</p> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:49:08 +0000 海角社区 Official launch of the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics /desautels/node/87915 <p>On November 14, the <a href="/desautels/about/laidley-centre-business-ethics">Laidley Centre for Business Ethics</a> hosted students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni and friends of 海角社区 Desautels for the official launch of the Centre.</p> <p>The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics will serve as a hub for 海角社区 researchers across disciplines, from law and religion to economics and engineering, to work toward solutions for the most pressing ethical issues of our time.</p> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:24:33 +0000 海角社区 Aldo Bensadoun gives master class at Bensadoun School of Retail Management /desautels/node/87861 <p><a href="/desautels/aldo-bensadoun">Aldo Bensadoun</a> began his career at a chemical company, but that didn鈥檛 align with his values 鈥 or his vision. The entrepreneur launched ALDO in 1972, with a vision of love, respect, and integrity. Fifty years later, the company has more than 3,000 stores around the world.</p> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:50:48 +0000 海角社区 The workplace has changed, and will continue to: Samer Saab /desautels/node/87472 <p>Leaders should spend less time worrying about people who leave, and more time celebrating those that stay, according to Samer Saab<strong> </strong>(BEng鈥93, MBA鈥96), the CEO of Explorance, a leading experience management solutions company.</p> <p>In an era of talent scarcity, the balance of power between employer and employee has shifted, Saab told Medium.com in an interview for Authority Magazine.</p> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:16:26 +0000 海角社区 Desmarais family inducted into Canadian Business Hall of Fame /desautels/node/87319 <p>The Canadian Business Hall of Fame honours more than 200 of Canada鈥檚 most illustrious business people, and this year, three 海角社区 alumni were added to the list. At a ceremony in Toronto in early May, Power Corporation Chairman <strong><a href="/desautels/paul-desmarais">Paul Desmarais, Jr.</a> </strong>(OC, BCom鈥77, LLD鈥12) and Deputy Chair <strong>Andr茅 Desmarais</strong> (OC, OQ, LLD鈥12) were inducted alongside their father<strong> Paul Desmarais, Sr.</strong> (OC, OQ, LLD鈥92), who passed away in 2013. Desmarais Sr.</p> Wed, 18 May 2022 20:15:15 +0000 海角社区 Desautels alumnus David Laidley donates $5 million to create new Laidley Centre for Business Ethics /desautels/node/86960 <p>Thanks to alumnus <a href="/desautels/david-laidley"><strong>David Laidley</strong></a> (BCom鈥67), the Desautels Faculty of Management will soon unveil a<em> </em>Laidley Centre for Business Ethics. Endowed by Laidley鈥檚 gift of $5 million, the Centre will carve out a space for 海角社区 researchers across disciplines to advance ethics in the workplace through academic programming, leading-edge research, and public engagement. The Centre will also have a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.聽</p> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:12:13 +0000 海角社区 2021 MAA Honours and Awards recipients /desautels/node/81200 <p>We are pleased to announce that three Desautels alumni have been selected to receive 2021 海角社区 Alumni Association (MAA) Awards. This year鈥檚 recipients will be honoured at a <a href="https://www.alumni.mcgill.ca/aoc/events-travel/EventDetails.php?id=NDMyMzk=">special virtual ceremony</a> on Thursday, September 30 at 5:30 PM (EDT).</p> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:06:55 +0000 海角社区 Introducing the Lewtas Experiential Learning Office /desautels/node/81198 <p>Thanks to the generosity of <a href="/desautels/donald-w-lewtas"><strong>Don Lewtas</strong></a> (BCom鈥75), students will soon benefit from the Lewtas Experiential Learning Office.</p> <p>In collaboration with Desautels Career Management, the new Office will help students connect with companies and campus departments that can provide on-the-job experience in their respective fields of study.</p> <p>It will also serve as a main point of contact between faculty instructors and business leaders who are looking to recruit student talent.</p> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:23:16 +0000 海角社区 Supporting Desautels student leadership aspirations /desautels/node/81123 <p>While leading a pharmaceutical company, <strong>Samira Sakhia</strong> (BCom鈥90, DPA鈥94, MBA鈥01) is also volunteering her expertise in the broader 海角社区 community and supporting students in realizing their leadership potential through the Samira Sakhia MBA Leadership Award.</p> <p><a class="button--outline" href="/desautels/article/bcom-program-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-mba-stories-supporting-desautels/samira-sakhia-taking-helm-knight-therapeutics-and-supporting-desautels-student-leadership" target="_blank">Learn more</a></p> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:17:50 +0000 海角社区 Embracing the journey /desautels/node/80860 <p>Samer Saab<a href="/desautels/samer-saab"> </a>(BEng'93, MBA'96)聽fled聽a civil war in Lebanon to pursue a degree in engineering at 海角社区 in 1990. He realized early in his career that he was best suited to launching his own company. Since returning to his alma mater for an MBA, he has leveraged his business school experience to launch what has become one of Canada鈥檚 most desirable employers.聽</p> <p><a class="button--outline" href="/desautels/article/samer-saab-helping-desautels-mba-students-seize-opportunities" target="_blank">Learn more</a></p> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:38:18 +0000 海角社区 Desautels alumna becomes President & CEO of Knight Therapeutics Inc.聽聽 /desautels/node/80824 <p>Congratulations to <a href="/desautels/samira-sakhia"><strong>Samira Sakhia</strong></a> (BCom鈥90, DPA鈥94, MBA鈥01), who will take on a new challenge as President and Chief Executive Officer of Knight Therapeutics Inc., a Montreal-based company focused on acquiring or in-licensing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical products for Canada and Latin America. Sakhia brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry to the role.聽聽聽</p> Fri, 21 May 2021 17:42:36 +0000 海角社区 Global banking executive gives back to her alma mater /desautels/node/80719 <p><strong>Alberta Cefis</strong><b> (</b>BA鈥75, MBA鈥79) was one of only a dozen women in her <strong>MBA</strong> class at 海角社区, but she never felt discriminated against because of her gender. The male-dominated banking industry, on the other hand, was a different story. Fortunately, Cefis was able to land a managerial role at the Royal Bank of Canada through a recommendation from a professor.</p> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:18:44 +0000 海角社区 Desautels alumni featured in 海角社区 podcast /desautels/node/80622 <p>Four former Desautels students were recently featured in new episodes of Alma Matters, a podcast presented by 海角社区 Athletics and Recreation.</p> <p><strong>Mathieu Darche </strong>(BCom鈥00) won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020, while <strong>Richard Pound</strong> (BCom鈥62) is a former Olympic swimmer who currently serves as an International Olympic Committee Member.</p> <p><strong>Hubert Lacroix</strong> (MBA鈥81) has coached multiple 海角社区 sports teams, and currently works as a lawyer in Montreal.</p> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:55:57 +0000 海角社区 MBA alumnus becomes president-international of Delta Air Lines at historic time for aviation industry /desautels/node/79005 <p>Following a five-year term as Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Inc., <strong>Alain Bellemare</strong> (MBA鈥93) was recently named the president-international of Delta Air Lines. With a successful track record of leadership in the aerospace industry, Bellemare will work to improve the global reputation and financial stability of Delta, the world鈥檚 top airline in revenue, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:39:12 +0000 海角社区 Prof. Elliot Lifson appointed to Order of Canada /desautels/node/76648 <p>The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates <a href="/desautels/elliot-lifson">Elliot Lifson, C.M.</a>, Professor of Practice in the Strategy and Organization area, on his appointment to the prestigious Order of Canada for his extraordinary contributions to the Canadian apparel industry and service to the greater community. Prof. Lifson, who joined the Desautels Faculty in 2005, serves as the Vice-Chairman of V锚tements Peerless Clothing Inc. and President of the Canadian Apparel Federation.</p> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:07:00 +0000 海角社区 $1-million gift accelerates student mental health effort at Desautels /desautels/node/76108 <p>A generous donation from Gis猫le and <strong><a href="/desautels/neil-murdoch">Neil Murdoch</a></strong> (BCom鈥81) has accelerated student mental health efforts at Desautels, creating a new Local Wellness Advisor position in the Faculty.</p> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:46:28 +0000 海角社区 Segal Centre names Professor Elliott Lifson as Board of Directors鈥 president /desautels/node/75134 <p>The Segal Centre for Performing Arts has welcomed <b><a href="/desautels/elliot-lifson">Elliot Lifson</a>, </b>Desautels International Advisory Board member and Professor of Practice, as president of their Board of Directors. After serving 12 years as a board member, Professor Lifson looks forward to continuing to strengthen the centre鈥檚 standing as a leader in Canadian theatre.</p> <p><a href="https://www.mikecohen.ca/mikecohen/2019/11/the-segal-centre-for-performing-arts-welcomes-elliot-lifson-as-new-board-president.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:40:18 +0000 海角社区 Teaching excellence celebrated at Desautels convocation /desautels/node/74474 <p>Congratulations to <a href="/desautels/amanda-abrams"><strong>Amanda Abrams</strong></a>, Faculty Lecturer, and <a href="/desautels/elliot-lifson"><strong>Elliot Lifson</strong></a>, Professor of Practice and Desautels Faculty Advisory Board member, who were honored at 海角社区鈥檚 Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels respectively.</p> Wed, 29 May 2019 15:18:31 +0000 海角社区 Announcing the 2019 Order of Manitoba recipients /desautels/node/74420 <p>Congratulations to preeminent philanthropist and member of our International Faculty Advisory Board <a href="/desautels/marcel-desautels"><strong>Marcel Desautels</strong></a> (C.M., LLD鈥07) for being named to Order of Manitoba.</p> <p>鈥溾楾he 2019 Order of Manitoba members have each demonstrated excellence and a passionate commitment to making the world a better place, at the local, national and international levels,鈥 said Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon, chancellor of the order, who will preside over the ceremony.鈥</p> Mon, 13 May 2019 19:52:48 +0000 海角社区 Shoe design courses are a first for Quebec /desautels/node/74197 <p>Beginning in August 2019, Lasalle College students will be able to learn about designing a shoe collection thanks to a new partnership with ALDO Group 鈥 an initiative that is close to the heart of the <strong>Bensadoun </strong>family.</p> <p><a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/201904/03/01-5220794-une-premiere-formation-en-design-de-chaussures-au-quebec.php" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:13:24 +0000 海角社区 New board appointments for FinDev /desautels/node/74195 <p><a href="/desautels/elliot-lifson"><strong>Elliott Lifson</strong></a>, Desautels International Advisory Board member and professor of practice, is one among 11 appointments to the newly-formed FinDev Canada Board of Directors.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wicz.com/story/40247975/findev-canada-announces-appointment-of-its-board-of-directors" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:29:09 +0000 海角社区 Nine retail predictions that might surprise you /desautels/node/73799 <p>With 2019 on the horizon, <i>Forbes</i> has compiled a list of nine emerging retail trends to look out for; one of which will include the rise of the circular economy across operations, according to <a href="/desautels/aldo-bensadoun"><strong>Aldo Bensadoun</strong></a> (BCom鈥64), Executive Chairman and Founder of The Aldo Group Inc.</p> <p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanpearson/2018/12/12/9-off-the-radar-retail-predictions-for-2019/#74efe17462cf" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:42:23 +0000 海角社区 Journeying through a global career and life /desautels/node/73593 <p>In conversation with Professor <a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Karl Moore</strong></a>, Chairman of Global Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Desautels International Advisory Board member <a href="/desautels/mark-hantho"><strong>Mark Hantho</strong></a> (BCom'81) shares insights into the fast-paced evolutions of the finance industry, why a global mindset is essential and his views on China as an economic partner.</p> Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:52:23 +0000 海角社区 Terry Jackson recognized for exceptional volunteerism /desautels/node/73552 <p>Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member <strong>Terry Jackson</strong> (BCom鈥69) received the Sovereign鈥檚 Medal for Volunteers on September 24. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the award honors the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.</p> <p>鈥淚鈥檓 just honoured and delighted to receive this. Being recognized for the work that you do is very nice,鈥 said Jackson.</p> Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:39:56 +0000 海角社区 ALDO Group mixes shoes and social justice /desautels/node/73503 <p>With shoe stores in more than 100 countries, ALDO Group is the first fashion footwear company to offset all of its carbon emissions - and is proud of it.</p> <p>CEO David Bensadoun traces the company鈥檚 strong social conscience back to his father, <a href="/desautels/aldo-bensadoun"><strong>Aldo Bensadoun</strong></a> (BCom鈥64) who founded the company decades ago.</p> <p><a href="https://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/were-in-a-street-fight-why-aldos-ceo-thinks-a-climate-strategy-will-help-him-win">Read more</a></p> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:49:50 +0000 海角社区 MBA alumnus new Bombardier COO /desautels/node/72325 <p>Effective September 15, 2018, <strong>Danny Di Perna </strong>(MBA鈥97) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer 鈥 Aerospace at Bombardier.</p> <p>In this new position, Di Perna will report directly to Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and will be responsible for leading the company鈥檚 aerospace engineering, procurement and transformation functions.</p> <p><a href="http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news18/238-DannyDiPerna.shtml" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:29:04 +0000 海角社区 From skies to ground: what the future holds for Bombardier /desautels/node/70090 <p>With the successful closing of Bombardier鈥檚 C Series deal with Airbus, Desautels Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/karl-moore">Karl Moore</a></strong> comments that all eyes are shifting to Bombardier鈥檚 booming rail transportation division 鈥 its most profitable branch that is at the centre of CEO<strong><a href="/desautels/alain-m-bellemare"> Alain Bellemare</a></strong>鈥檚 five-year turnaround plan.</p> <p><a href="https://ottawacitizen.com/transportation/rail/tk-2/wcm/26b165fb-c737-437f-a4ab-06b1aeac0c5f" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:33:44 +0000 海角社区 A year of impact /desautels/node/68753 <p>The <strong>2017 Desautels Impact Report</strong> is now available online.</p> <p>As its name suggests, the annual Impact Report reflects on the strides that the Faculty has made in its four strategic priorities over the year and celebrates the achievements of its community members.</p> <p><a href="/desautels/impact">Read more</a></p> Wed, 30 May 2018 19:47:25 +0000 海角社区 How Alain Bellemare is leading Bombardier toward brighter days /desautels/node/68680 <p>Brought in as a change agent a bit over three years ago, Bombardier CEO <strong><a href="/desautels/alain-m-bellemare">Alain Bellemare</a></strong> (MBA鈥93) is about halfway through a transformational five-year plan.</p> <p>Along the way, he has weathered some of the toughest times for Bombardier.</p> <p>In an interview with Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/karl-moore">Karl Moore</a></strong>, he sheds light on some of these challenges and on how he has managed to steer the organization toward greater stability.</p> Fri, 04 May 2018 15:07:38 +0000 海角社区 Some of Desautels鈥 very best honored by MAA /desautels/node/68649 <p>This year鈥檚 <strong>海角社区 Alumni Association (MAA)</strong> awards ceremony recognized the accomplishments of many leading members of the Desautels community, including <a href="/desautels/donald-w-lewtas"><strong>Donald Lewtas</strong></a> (BCom鈥75), Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/henry-mintzberg">Henry Mintzberg</a></strong>, and <strong>Shawn Errunza</strong> (BEng鈥10, MDCM).</p> Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:30:26 +0000 海角社区 Recognizing members of the Desautels community /desautels/node/68507 <p>The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.</p> <p>Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and 海角社区.</p> <p><a href="/desautels/about/message-dean"><strong>Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou</strong></a><br /> Dean &amp; Professor of Finance<br /> Desautels Faculty of Management</p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:58:17 +0000 海角社区 Bienvenue newest member of International Advisory Board /desautels/node/68229 <p>We welcome Mr. <strong><a href="/desautels/benoit-lacoste-bienvenue">Benoit Lacoste鈥圔ienvenue</a></strong>, Partner, National Service Line Leader, Canadian Corporate Tax at KPMG Canada to the <strong>Desautels International Advisory Board</strong>.</p> <p>Benoit is a partner in International and M&amp;A Tax, in the Montreal office, and the National Leader for Canadian Corporate Tax, with over 16 years of experience in complex cross border tax structuring, M&amp;A transactions, financing and restructuring transactions.</p> Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:59:31 +0000 海角社区 Announcement of Knight Therapeutics CFO resignation /desautels/node/67964 <p>Knight Therapeutics has announced the resignation of its chief financial officer, as the company鈥檚 president and Desautels International Faculty Advisory Board member, <strong>Samira Sakhia</strong> (BCom鈥90, DPA鈥94, MBA鈥01), takes on the additional responsibility of CFO.</p> <p>In doing so, Sakhia will leverage her 14 years of prior experience as CFO for Paladin Labs Inc.</p> <p><a href="https://www.stockwatch.com/News/Item.aspx?bid=Z-C%3aGUD-2514337">Read more</a></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:54:30 +0000 海角社区 Aldo Bensadoun and the company he turned into a big-league player /desautels/node/67722 <p><a href="/desautels/aldo-bensadoun"><strong>Aldo Bensadoun</strong></a> (BCom鈥64) founded Aldo Shoes as a Le Ch芒teau exclusive in 1972, then opened the first standalone ALDO store in 1987. Today, the ALDO Group is a major player in the shoe field, with locations in 95 countries. Throughout, Mr. Bensadoun has maintained an interest in corporate culture as an engine for doing good.</p> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:46:33 +0000 海角社区 Montreal shoe giant ALDO agrees to buy the shoes and accessories part of the Camuto Group鈥檚 business /desautels/node/67719 <p>A news release at <em>canadianinsider.com</em> reveals that Montreal-based footwear giant ALDO is set to buy the shoes and accessories side of the Camuto Group. The deal plays nicely into ALDO鈥檚 expansion efforts and frees up Camuto to concentrate on its apparel unit. The ALDO Group鈥檚 ties to Desautels and 海角社区 run deep: founder <a href="/desautels/aldo-bensadoun"><strong>Aldo Bensadoun</strong></a> (BCom鈥64, LLD鈥04) is a 海角社区 alumnus and a lifetime member of the Desautels International Advisory Board.</p> Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:56:31 +0000 海角社区 Bombardier claims that rough times are in the past /desautels/node/67624 <p>It鈥檚 been a rough ride for Bombardier鈥檚 management, workforce, and stock prices; but VP Investor relations Patrick Ghoche says that the company has navigated through the worst of it and is now delivering on its plan to be at the break-even point by late next year.</p> Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:38:24 +0000 海角社区 Desautels Dean on retail changes and opportunity /desautels/node/67530 <p>In a recent op-ed for the<em> Montreal Gazette</em>, Desautels Dean <strong><a href="/desautels/isabelle-g-bajeux-besnainou">Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou</a></strong> discussed the seismic changes that have affected the retail sector over the past thirty years.</p> <p>Lately, Montreal鈥檚 local landscape has seen the closure of big-name brick-and-mortar stores, while next-generation concepts like Frank + Oak have shaken the whole paradigm. Online shopping isn鈥檛 exactly going away, either.</p> Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:52:33 +0000 海角社区 Public outcry prompts Pierre Beaudoin to give up Bombardier executive role /desautels/node/67451 <p>Public demonstrations and a shareholder revolt weren鈥檛 enough to keep Bombardier chairman Pierre Beaudoin from re-election, though he has stepped back from his former executive role.</p> <p>Bombardier鈥檚 institutional investors by and large withheld support for Beaudoin and the executive pay raise, but Bombardier鈥檚 two-tiered share structure gives the founding family control; both measures passed easily.</p> Mon, 15 May 2017 18:11:59 +0000 海角社区 海角社区 to launch international retail-management school with gift from Bensadoun Family Foundation /desautels/node/67439 <p>海角社区 is on its way to becoming a global centre for retail-management training, thanks to a $25-million gift from <a href="/desautels/aldo-bensadoun"><strong>Aldo Bensadoun</strong></a> (BCom'64, LLD'12) via the Bensadoun Family Foundation.</p> <p>The goal is to launch an inter-disciplinary school where students can come together with researchers and industry insiders to develop solutions for the ever-changing modern retail landscape.</p> Fri, 12 May 2017 12:35:14 +0000 海角社区 International Advisory Board member awarded Alumni Association鈥檚 highest honour /desautels/node/67411 <p>On May 2nd, 300 guests gathered at Montreal鈥檚 Omni Mont-Royal Hotel for this year鈥檚 海角社区 Alumni Association Awards. All told, 17 members of the 海角社区 community were honoured for outstanding service to the university and society.</p> Fri, 05 May 2017 16:38:20 +0000 海角社区 Fengate taps Desautels advisor to chair board /desautels/node/67409 <p><a href="/desautels/michael-boychuk"><strong>Michael Boychuk</strong></a> (BCom'77, DPA'78) is the new Chair of the Advisory Board at Fengate Real Asset Investments, a board that he鈥檚 been on since 2014. Mr. Boychuk鈥檚 experience in capital markets is an asset at a time when Fengate is undergoing a period of huge growth. He served as Senior VP Treasurer at BCE until 2009, then President and CEO at Bimcor until 2015.</p> Thu, 04 May 2017 19:35:58 +0000 海角社区 Samira Sakhia to present at investor conference /desautels/node/67386 <p>At the <strong>Bloom Burton &amp; Co Healthcare Investor Conference</strong> this May, Knight Therapeutics鈥 president, <strong>Samira Sakhia</strong> (BCom鈥90, DPA鈥94, MBA鈥01) will be giving the Montreal-based specialty pharmaceutics company鈥檚 corporate update.</p> <p>The event takes place at the Sheraton Centre Hotel at 11:30 on May 1. Those who won鈥檛 be at the event, but who are still interested in the presentation, can download a copy at the company鈥檚 website (<a href="http://gudknight.com" target="_blank">gudknight.com</a>).</p> Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:16:43 +0000 海角社区 Imran Amed honoured with Vanguard Award /desautels/node/67323 <p>鈥淚鈥檓 not looking at fashion through a Canadian lens, or even a Western lens, but a global lens,鈥 says<a href="/desautels/node/67019"><strong> Imran Amed</strong></a> (BCom'97). Indeed, he doesn鈥檛 even look at it through the eyes of someone who grew up steeped in fashion. Mr. Amed started <em>Business of Fashion</em> as a personal blog while he was working as a management consultant with zero fashion training. Today, his London-based site is the go-to source for news-hungry glitterati.</p> Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:42:51 +0000 海角社区 Aldo founder passes the torch to his son /desautels/node/67228 <p><strong><a href="/desautels/aldo-bensadoun" target="_blank">Aldo Bensadoun</a></strong> (BCom'64, LLD'12) is stepping down as chairman of the company that bears his name, as is CEO Patrik Frisk 鈥 but continuity won鈥檛 be a problem: Bensadoun鈥檚 son, David, is taking on the CEO job, starting this April.</p> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:50:30 +0000 海角社区 Profound appoints Desautels alumna to its Board of Directors /desautels/node/67226 <p>In its 2016 financial results press release, Mississauga-based Profound Medical announced the appointment of <strong>Samira Sakhia</strong> (BCom鈥90, MBA鈥01) to its Board of Directors. Ms. Sakhia is also a member of the<strong><a href="http://node/3628" target="_blank"> Desautels International Advisory Board</a></strong> and serves as President of Knight Therapeutics. Prior to that, she was CFO of Paladin Labs, which she helped sell to Dublin-based pharma giant, Endo International.</p> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:42:23 +0000 海角社区 D茅collage Sainte-Ursule, direction Bombardier /desautels/node/66964 <p>Chaque fois qu'<a href="http://node/54754">Alain Bellemare</a> prend la route de Louiseville, il laisse derri猫re lui son titre de pr茅sident et chef de la direction de Bombardier pour mieux redevenir le fils, le fr猫re, le neveu et le cousin.</p> <p>Ici, l'homme de 55 ans renoue avec ses racines... et se dit toujours pr锚t pour une partie de cartes. Le 500.聽</p> <p>Lire l'article complet: <a href="http://www.lapresse.ca/le-nouvelliste/actualites/chroniques/isabelle-legare/201701/13/01-5059435-decollage-sainte-ursule-direction-bombardier.php">La Presse</a>, le 13 janvier 2017</p> Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:41:53 +0000 海角社区 How 鈥楳r. B鈥 Has Built Aldo Into a Global Shoe Powerhouse /desautels/node/66782 <p>On Tuesday, Nov. 29,聽Footwear News聽will host its 2016 Achievement Awards in New York, honoring the best and brightest in the industry, including聽Aldo Bensadoun, the winner of the Manolo Blahnik Lifetime Achievement Award. Read on to learn more Mr. B鈥檚聽accomplishments.</p> <p><strong>Read full article:</strong> <em><a href="http://footwearnews.com/2016/influencers/power-players/aldo-bensadoun-fn-lifetime-achievement-award-fnaa-shoes-280092/">Footwear News</a></em>, November 29, 2016聽</p> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:57:37 +0000 海角社区 People on the Move (October 2016 Update) /desautels/node/66599 <p><strong>Samira Sakhia</strong>, president of Knight Therapeutics, has joined聽Crescita Therapeutics Inc.鈥檚聽board of directors.聽 Prior to her current role, she was the chief financial officer of Paladin Labs. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration in Strategy and Marketing from 海角社区 and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Additionally,聽Dr. Henrich Guntermann聽and聽Klaus von Lindeiner聽have tendered their resignations as board members of the company.</p> Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:47:46 +0000 海角社区 Crescita Therapeutics Announces Changes to the Board of Directors /desautels/node/66575 <p>Crescita Therapeutics Inc.聽(Crescita or the Company), a commercial dermatology company with a portfolio of over-the-counter and prescription products for the treatment and care of skin diseases and their symptoms, today announced that <strong>Samira Sakhia</strong>, President of Knight Therapeutics, has joined its board of directors. Prior to her current role, Ms. Sakhia was the Chief Financial Officer of Paladin Labs. Ms.</p> Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:00:54 +0000 海角社区 People on the Move (August/September 2016) /desautels/node/66504 <p>A monthly roundup of聽 鈥榩eople on the move鈥 in Canada鈥檚 life science and biotech sectors.</p> <p>...<strong>Samira Sakhia</strong>, former CFO of Paladin Labs Inc. , has joined the聽Knight Therapeutics Inc.聽team as president and as member of the company鈥檚 board of directors. Ms. Sakhia served as the CFO at Paladin (acquired by Endo International plc February 2014), from 2001 to 2015. She holds an MBA and a Bachelors of Commerce degree from 海角社区 and is also a Chartered Professional Accountant.</p> Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:40:31 +0000 海角社区 Ferring Canada's donation to have lasting impact on Desautels Faculty of Management /desautels/node/66498 <p>Ferring Canada, a subsidiary of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, has contributed a $2-million dollar donation to the Faculties of Management and Medicine at 海角社区, which will create new fellowships for graduate students working in the domains of health sciences and health management and leadership.</p> Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:16:09 +0000 海角社区 In conversation with Michel L. Pettigrew /desautels/node/66472 <p>Earlier today, Ferring Pharmaceuticals聽announced a $2 million donation to 海角社区聽to establish the Ferring Fellowships in Health Leadership in the Desautels Faculty of Management in the International Masters for Health Leadership Program (IMHL Program). The donation will also provide support for the renovation of the Desautels Faculty facilities.</p> <p>Read full article: <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2016/09/in-conversation-with-michel-l-pettigrew/">海角社区 Reporter</a>, September 1, 2016</p> Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:17:03 +0000 海角社区 A Knight is Reborn /desautels/node/66422 <p>Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) ("Knight"), a leading Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that <strong>Samira Sakhia</strong>, former CFO of Paladin Labs Inc. ("Paladin"), will be joining the Knight team as President and member of the Board of Directors. In her new role, beginning on August 31, 2016, Samira will report to <strong>Jonathan Ross Goodman</strong>, CEO of Knight.</p> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:10:35 +0000 海角社区 Innover pour ne pas mourir /desautels/node/66353 <p>La Presse聽donne la parole aux grands dirigeants du Qu茅bec. Chaque vendredi, un patron r茅pond 脿 cinq questions pos茅es par le chef d'entreprise interview茅 la semaine pr茅c茅dente. Et ainsi de suite.</p> <p>LE PARCOURS D'ALAIN BELLEMARE EN BREF</p> <p>脗ge聽:聽55 ans</p> <p>脡tudes聽:聽Alain Bellemare est titulaire d'un baccalaur茅at en g茅nie m茅canique de l'Universit茅 de Sherbrooke et d'un MBA de l'Universit茅 海角社区.</p> <p>En poste depuis聽:聽f茅vrier 2015</p> <p>Nombre d'employ茅s聽:聽65 000, dont 17 000 au Qu茅bec</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:44:07 +0000 海角社区 Meet the Man Who Bought NHL Tickets for an NL Soccer Team /desautels/node/65866 <p>A Montreal man who recently聽treated聽a young Newfoundland soccer team to a surprise聽NHL game, including a private audience with Montreal Canadiens' star P.K. Subban, says giving back is a big part of his personal philosophy.</p> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:01:39 +0000 海角社区 Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare says CSeries is en route for success /desautels/node/65742 <p><strong>Alain Bellemare</strong>, 54, took the helm of Bombardier Inc. in February. The company鈥檚 US$5.4-billion CSeries passenger jet, the largest plane built by the company, was certified on Friday by Transport Canada.</p> Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:10:39 +0000 海角社区 Bombardier: Paul Tellier aurait fait le m茅nage plus t么t /desautels/node/65310 <p>Paul Tellier se dit tr猫s d茅莽u que la direction de Bombardier (T.BBD.B) n'ait pas agi plus rapidement pour corriger le tir et remplacer son PDG. Et il croit qu'aujourd'hui, <strong>Alain Bellemare</strong> doit disposer de toute la latitude voulue pour manoeuvrer.</p> <p>Read full article: <a href="http://affaires.lapresse.ca/economie/transports/201511/04/01-4917129-bombardier-paul-tellier-aurait-fait-le-menage-plus-tot.php" target="_blank">LaPresse</a>, November 4, 2015</p> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:21:35 +0000 海角社区 Nuvo Research庐 Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors /desautels/node/65218 <p>Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX:NRI) (Nuvo or the Company), a specialty pharmaceutical company with growing revenues and a diverse portfolio of topical and immunology products, today announced the appointment of <strong>Samira Sakhia</strong> to its Board of Directors.聽</p> <p>Read full article: <a href="http://www.mediawebsite.net/dallassouthnews/story/?catSetID=&amp;catID=290937&amp;nrid=339775632" target="_blank">Dallas South News</a>, November 3, 2015</p> <p>聽</p> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:56:03 +0000 海角社区 Bombardier 鈥榗ommitted鈥 to troubled CSeries jet /desautels/node/65169 <p>Bombardier says it has no plans to pull the plug on the CSeries even though its efforts to secure a rescue deal from Airbus stoked fears about the future of the aircraft program and the company itself.<br /> 鈥β<strong>Karl Moore</strong>, professor at 海角社区鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, said Bombardier may sell a majority stake in its transportation division to raise funds but he鈥檇 be 鈥渁stonished鈥 if Bombardier鈥檚 new CEO Alain Bellemare bailed on the CSeries that is two years late and $2 billion over budget.</p> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:12:20 +0000 海角社区 Bombardier鈥檚 future up in the air as Airbus deal fails /desautels/node/65137 <p>Reports that Bombardier Inc. approached rival Airbus Group to sell a majority stake of the CSeries aircraft program have set off fears that the company is in deeper trouble.<br /> ... 鈥淭hey are in trouble, and there are real cash flow issues,鈥 said 海角社区 business professor聽<strong>Karl Moore</strong>, noting that鈥檚 why <strong>Bellemare聽</strong>was brought in as CEO. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not a trivial thing to do.鈥<br /> <br /></p> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:34:24 +0000 海角社区 Investissements PSP embauche un professeur et une associ茅e de KPMG /desautels/node/65131 <p><strong>Guthrie Stewart</strong>聽est nomm茅 vice-pr茅sident et chef mondial des march茅s priv茅s. Il est pr茅sentement professeur adjoint 脿 la facult茅 de gestion de l'Universit茅 海角社区 depuis septembre 2007, selon les informations disponibles sur LinkedIn.<br /> <strong>Nathalie Bernier</strong>聽devient vice-pr茅sidente, planification strat茅gique et d'affaires, et chef de la direction financi猫re du gestionnaire de portefeuilles.</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:57:17 +0000 海角社区 It鈥檚 time to reinvent the MBA /desautels/node/64574 <p>This op-ed was written by Mr. Ron Duerksen, chief strategy officer at the Desautels Faculty of Management, in partnership with leading business people and Desautels grads, listed at bottom.</p> Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:37:33 +0000 海角社区 Bombardier's new CEO could be on the hot seat at first annual meeting /desautels/node/64020 <p><span>Bombardier's new CEO is expected to be on the hot seat next week as he meets for the first time with shareholders who are clamouring for a turnaround plan after enduring a rough year by the struggling transportation giant. After just six weeks on the job,聽</span><span>Alain Bellemare</span><span>聽is unlikely to be blamed for the company's poor financial performance, which drove its shares down 45 per cent in the past year and 66 per cent since 2011.聽</span><br /> <br /></p> Mon, 04 May 2015 18:00:24 +0000 海角社区 Pierre Beaudoin steps down as chief in dramatic Bombardier shakeup /desautels/node/63844 <p>In a dramatic shakeup at family controlled Bombardier Inc., Pierre Beaudoin is stepping down as president and chief executive officer while his father, Laurent, is retiring as chairman and there are plans afoot for the possible sale of some business units.<br /> Former United Technologies Corp. executive <strong>Alain Bellemare</strong> is set to replace Pierre Beaudoin 鈥 who held the CEO position for 6 1/2 years 鈥 on Friday and Pierre Beaudoin will become executive chairman of Bombardier.<br /> 聽<br /></p> Mon, 16 Feb 2015 22:02:28 +0000 海角社区 The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking /desautels/node/63503 <p>17. <strong>Alberta Cefis (MBA鈥79, Executive Vice-President and Head, Global Transaction Banking for Scotiabank and Desautels Faculty Advisory Board Member)</strong></p> <p><em>EVP, Head of Global Transaction Banking, Scotiabank</em></p> <p>Global transaction bankers know all about cross-border operations. So it makes sense that Scotiabank's Alberta Cefis is dedicated to breaking down barriers in her professional and philanthropic efforts.</p> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:15:41 +0000 海角社区 Global Marketing Leader Mario D'Amico Joins the Nature Conservancy as Chief Marketing Officer /desautels/node/63423 <p><span>The Nature Conservancy issued the following news release: The Nature Conservancy announced today that <strong>Mario D'Amico</strong>, a leading international advertising and communications executive and former Global Chief Marketing Officer for Cirque du Soleil, has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer. He oversees membership, digital marketing, corporate marketing partnerships, strategic communications and publishing.</span></p> Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:52:55 +0000 海角社区 Prominent Banker and Bill Gates Foundation Award Winner Luce Veilleux Joins the LocoMobi Board of Advisors /desautels/node/63042 <p><span>LocoMobi are pleased to announce聽<strong>Luce Veilleux</strong>聽has joined the LocoMobi Board of Advisors.</span></p> Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:56:10 +0000 海角社区 New FCPAs /desautels/node/62779 <div>On March 13, 2014, the Order鈥檚 Board of Directors awarded the title of FCPA to nine exceptional members. They will be honoured during the Soir茅e des Fellows on May 24, 2014.聽</div> <div>聽</div> <div>Among the new FCPAs are three Desautels alumni:聽</div> <div> <ul> <li><strong>Robert Fetherstonhaugh, BCom鈥78, DPA鈥80</strong>, Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation</li> <li><strong>Fran莽ois Laurin, BCom鈥82, DPA鈥83</strong>, Chief Financial Officer, Alderton Iron Ore Corp.</li></ul></div> Fri, 23 May 2014 15:08:13 +0000 海角社区 9 Reasons to Upgrade Your Executive Education /desautels/node/59186 <p>Reason No. 1<br /> Because it's an excuse to travel the world<br /> If you're going to leave the house to go to school, you might as well go all the way. That's easy these days, with so many of Canada's executive education programs making travel a core part of the curriculum.<br /> ... Craig MacTavish, GM of the Edmonton Oilers, has a Queen's EMBA. Stephen Jarislowsky and <strong>Paul Desmarais Jr.</strong> (BCom'77, LLD'12) are executives-in-residence at 海角社区's Desautels Faculty of Management. You get the idea.<br /> <br /></p> Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:54:49 +0000 海角社区 Windsor Capital Advisors Announces That WB II Acquisition Corp. and Input Capital Corp. Have Entered Into Amalgamation Agreement /desautels/node/58976 <p><span>WB</span> <span>II</span> Acqui颅si颅tion Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a 鈥渢hree-cornered鈥 amal颅ga颅ma颅tion agree颅ment (the 鈥淎mal颅ga颅ma颅tion Agree颅ment鈥) pur颅suant to the pro颅vi颅sions of <em>The Busi颅ness Cor颅po颅ra颅tions Act </em>(Saskatchewan) dated July 5, 2013 with Input Cap颅i颅tal Corp. (鈥淚nput鈥) and 101235015 Saskatchewan Ltd. (鈥<span>WB</span> <span>II</span> Subco鈥), a wholly-owned sub颅sidiary of <span>WB</span> <span>II</span>, whereby Input will amal颅ga颅mate with <span>WB</span> <span>II</span> Subco (the 鈥淎malgamation鈥).</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:26:44 +0000 海角社区 Event Hall at University of Toronto鈥檚 Rotman School of Management Named in Honour of Marcel A. Desautels /desautels/node/58942 <p>A newly-opened event space at the University of Toronto鈥檚 Rotman School of Management which has already hosted events with global leaders from the fields of management, politics and academics, has been named in honour of one of the School鈥檚 leading benefactors.<br /> ... The space will be known as Desautels Hall in honour of<strong> Dr.</strong> <strong>Marcel A. Desautels (LLD'07)</strong>, befitting the school鈥檚 most generous donor, who has given an extraordinary $41 million to the Rotman School.<br /> <br /></p> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:58:35 +0000 海角社区 Good Samaritan restores faith, reimburses stolen Centraide money /desautels/node/46512 <p>You鈥檝e seen this year鈥檚 Centraide posters that have fitted ordinary people with stylized angel wings made from the iconic Centraide hand. The slogan simply reads 鈥淒onating is uplifting.鈥</p> <p>鈥 鈥淚t was really wonderful because it was everyone 鈥 students, staff and faculty 鈥 just reaching into their pockets and giving what they could 鈥 five, ten, twenty dollars,鈥 said <strong>Celine Junke</strong>, Development Officer at Desautels and one of the event鈥檚 organizers.</p> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:20:47 +0000 海角社区 Scott McDonald Named President of Oliver Wyman /desautels/node/59766 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:59:31 +0000 海角社区 海角社区 confers honorary degrees on Alzheimer鈥檚 researcher and Montreal business leaders /desautels/node/61170 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:32:57 +0000 海角社区 Marcel Desautels, champion de la philanthropie pour l鈥櫭ヾucation postsecondaire /desautels/node/59561 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:55:08 +0000 海角社区 La nouvelle MBA internationale de 海角社区 - Marcel Desautels voulait promouvoir l'excellence de la formation en gestion /desautels/node/60998 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:28:43 +0000 海角社区 海角社区 Teams place 1st and 2nd at Canadian L鈥橭r茅al Brandstorm Competition /desautels/node/59506 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:53:54 +0000 海角社区 Paul M. Tellier is Conference Board of Canada's 2010 Honorary Associate /desautels/node/60718 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:22:15 +0000 海角社区 Marcel Desautels Honoured by CCAE /desautels/node/60497 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:17:16 +0000 海角社区 Faculty of Management benefactor Marcel Desautels receives the Order of Canada /desautels/node/60252 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:11:44 +0000 海角社区 Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management /desautels/node/60389 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:14:52 +0000 海角社区 海角社区 receives $22-million donation from Canadian Credit Management Foundation and Marcel Desautels /desautels/node/60093 <p> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:08:01 +0000 海角社区