This week’s podcast features Michael Richardson, Senior Consultant of Data Analytics at KPMG. When this episode was initially recorded, he was a Senior-in-charge of Assurance at the same organization. Have graduated in the top 5% of his class in Accountancy and Finance from Concordia University, he went on to pursue his CPA studies at McGill University where he had the highest overall academic ranking in the program. Taking the final CPA exam, Mr. Richardson attained the Gold medal for attaining the highest performance in Quebec. Today, he tries his best to give back to his alma mater, serving as a Strategy coach for the John Molson Competition Committee, and as a Board Advisor for the John Molson Women in Leadership Association

This week's podcast features Chantal Lamothe, Account Manager at National Bank Trust.

She is an experienced Senior Sales Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry for over 22 years. She specializes in Taxation, Trust, Financial Planning, and Investments.

As always, another episode filled with advice & guidance.

This week’s podcast features Hawa Keita, 25 year old Executive Director at CEED Concordia, an organization dedicated to social justice, community empowerment and positive change.

Having worked at several companies in the past including AISEC Concordia, Aerotek, Bombardier, and Claret Asset Management, she has experience in recruitment, business development, event planning, finance and public speaking. Graduating from JMSB with a degree in Finance, Hawa strives to positively impact her alma mater through her role at CEED Concordia. She wishes to improve Concordia students’ knowledge of cross-culturalism, sustainable development and innovation.

This week on JMPS: Lucie Martel, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Intact Financial Corporation

She is responsible for Intact's Human Resource strategies, policies, and programs. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Martel was a Senior Vice President at AXA Canada. She has more than 30 years of experience in the strategic management of Human Resources and Labour Relations, with corporations including Laurentian Bank (where she was Vice President, Human Resources Management and Development), Direct Film and Uniroyal.

Ms. Martel has a degree in Industrial Relations from Université de Montréal. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Société des alcools du Québec and she is the chair of the Human Resources committee.

Mr. Gauthier has over 20 years of experience as an executive manager for Financial Markets and Wealth Management, with a strong emphasis on the Securities industry. He is a leader who previously founded a Wealth Management firm of his own - one that was highly successful before being acquired by a major player in the industry. His macro vision when analyzing issues and his leadership style have always enabled him to build and attract high-caliber professionals to his team

Mr. Lauzier joined Ivanhoe Cambridge in 2017 as Vice President, Global Financing and Capital Markets, and then became Senior Vice President of Investment Optimization and Capital Markets. Mr. Lauzier has more than 20 years of real estate experience and has held a number of investment, financing and asset management roles in North America and Europe. Previously, he was based in London as Managing Director, Mergers and Acquisitions – Europe, a position that rounded out his long international career at GE Capital. Mr. Lauzier has also worked at HSBC in investment banking and holds the CFA designation.

This week's podcast features Mr. Franco Sciannamblo, Senior Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer of the Yellow Pages Group.

Mr. Sciannamblo is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial reporting and accounting services, in addition to ensuring the existence of adequate internal controls and best-in-class disclosure.

With more than 23 years of experience in finance in major corporations, Mr. Sciannamblo was most recently named Vice President of Finance for Bell Business Markets and Wholesale at BCE Inc. He previously held senior management positions at BCE Inc.’s corporate office where he was Vice President and Deputy Controller and at Bell Canada International where he was Assistant Vice President and Deputy Controller.

This week's podcast features Mr. Daniel Lamarre, the CEO of Cirque du Soleil!

Mr. Lamarre holds a Bachelor of Communications degree from the University of Ottawa. He began his career as a journalist, then became the Director of communications for the Fédération des Caisses Populaires Desjardins at the Center du Québec. Throughout his career, he has held various positions in different companies including Cogeco, Burson-Marsteller Public Relations, National Public Relations, and TVA Group.

Since 2001, he has been the CEO of Cirque du Soleil, where he is responsible for business development, operations, financial sustainability, and maintaining the company's culture and values. In 2012, Mr. Lamarre also collaborated to create the C2MTL business conference we all know and love!

This week's episode ft. Angela D'Angelo, Vice-President at National Bank Financial.

This accomplished executive manager with over 25 years of experience in Wealth Management services is recognized for her ability to attract and develop individuals by way of self-improvement. She is also an inspiring speaker on networking and motivation that leads to increased performance and fulfillment at work.

In this episode, Ahmad-El-Khatib, CPA, M.Tax, US Tax Manager at KPMG talks about the exciting opportunities in US Tax.