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Success Stories

The Accelerated MBA is a transformational experience that shapes the way you approach the challenges and opportunities throughout your career. Below is just a sample of some of the accomplished professionals who have graduated from the Accelerated MBA Program.

Lisa Bui While she had great learning opportunities during her time at Deloitte, advising senior leadership executives at various companies on transformative business events, she wanted to experience these events within an organization to grow as a leader and broaden her perspective.

Lisa Bui, MBA ‘25, Manager, Strategy and Corporate Development at Maple Leaf Foods Inc., on the importance of great leadership and accountability

Sana Khan When Sana Khan, MBA '21, joined Ivey Accelerated MBA, she was looking to broaden her experience and sharpen her leadership skills – but in the process, her journey evolved into switching industries and discovering the type of leader she truly wanted to be.

Sana Khan, MBA '21, Associate at McKinsey & Company on being an authentic leader and carving out new paths

Shehan Fernando Shehan Fernando, MBA '22, was looking to pivot into a new role and field when he first embarked on his Accelerated MBA, but what he found at Ivey was a welcoming community and a way of teaching that helped him grow beyond his work.

Shehan Fernando, MBA '22, Manager, Technology M&A at KPMG Canada, on gaining real-world experience and becoming a part of the Ivey community

Jiayue Zhan For Jiayue Zhan, MBA '24, one of the highlights of her Accelerated MBA experience was the International Study Trip to Brazil, where she came to understand what being a great global leader is all about.

Jiayue Zhan, MBA '24, Manager at Canada Revenue Agency, on getting out of your comfort zone, embracing new experiences, and gaining global perspective

Arundhati Ganesh Arundhati Ganesh, MBA '25, was looking to expand her network and gain perspectives from a variety of industries when she joined Ivey’s Accelerated MBA.

Arundhati Ganesh, MBA '25, Senior Associate, Global Airports & Venues at Uber, on broadening her perspective and making new connections

Alison Augustine As Alison Augustine, MBA '25, looked ahead at her career path at RBC, she realized she would be taking on more leadership roles and wanted to have the skills and confidence to lead in the best way.

Alison Augustine, MBA '25, Generalist, RBC Wealth Management, on taking on new experiences and developing the confidence to lead

Monica Uppal For Monica Uppal, MBA '25, navigating the world of real estate and technology startups was a challenge she embraced early.

Monica Uppal, MBA '25, Director, Sales & Marketing at Saddlecrest Living, on sharpening her business acumen and broadening her network

Vince Xia Vince Xia, MBA '24, had a clear goal heading into his Accelerated AMBA: he sought to transition from PE to a major financial institution, and he felt the connections he would make at Ivey – and through its renowned alumni network – would help him reach it.

Vince Xia, MBA '24, Senior Relationship Manager, RBC Commercial Banking, on seeking new opportunities and the power of the Ivey network

Manan Joshi Manan Joshi, MBA '23, joined Ivey’s Accelerated MBA program because he was ready for the next step in his career and hoped the program would give him some clarity to move into that next phase.

Manan Joshi, MBA ‘23, Management Consultant at The Poirier Group, on exploring new paths, growing your network, and making a change.

Tahia Afroze When Tahia Afroze, MBA ’23, decided to begin the Accelerated MBA, she was hoping it would help her transition into a more strategic role – and that’s exactly what she was able to achieve just months into the program.

Tahia Afroze, MBA ‘23, Manager, Interconnected Strategy at Home Depot Canada, on broadening perspectives, thinking outside the box and taking on new challenges.

Tatiana Siuchak When Tatiana Siuchak, MBA '23, first pictured her career, she didn’t expect to find herself in the automobile industry. But once there, she found it was a field she loved – and one undergoing the types of changes that would require strong leadership.

Tatiana Siuchak, MBA ’23, Product Manager at VW Credit, on leading through disruption and breaking down barriers for women

Alex Sewrattan Alex Sewrattan, MBA ’23, joined the Ivey Accelerated MBA Class of 2023 for one specific reason: after navigating the business disruptions that stemmed from the Covid-19 pandemic, he wanted to be ready to help his company pivot when the next big challenge hit.

Alex Sewrattan, MBA ’23, Director of Finance, Pizza Pizza Limited, on discovering concrete business solutions and new ways of thinking.

Kaylie Tam Kaylie Tam, MBA ‘23, Senior Manager, Global Asset Management Marketing at BMO on leadership, resilience, and learning to advocate for your career.

Kaylie Tam, MBA ‘23, Senior Manager, Global Asset Management Marketing at BMO on leadership, resilience, and learning to advocate for your career.

Chloe Cameron Chloe Cameron, MBA ’21, has seen the impact of discrimination against neuro-diverse employees firsthand, and while she’d long had an interest in neuroscience, she didn’t consider that a related career path might be possible until she was partway through her AMBA.

Chloe Cameron, MBA ’21, PhD Candidate at Ivey Business School, on following her passion and making meaningful change for neuro-diverse individuals

Helen Zhang As her company began restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic, Helen Zhang, MBA ’21, realized she needed to do some refocusing of her own and look at transitioning into a more strategic role.

Helen Zhang, MBA ’21, Category Marketing Manager at Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, on refocusing priorities and moving into a more strategic function

Ashna Haji Three major events happened for Ashna Haji, MBA '21, in the span of a few short months: She completed her Accelerated MBA at Ivey, she found out her whole department at Panasonic was being downsized, and she got a promotion at that same company.

Ashna Haji, MBA '21, Director of Marketing at Swidget, on stepping outside your comfort zone and taking on new challenges

Katherine Chen Katherine Chen, MBA '21, HBA '16, Senior Manager with the Expedition Women in Leadership Program, on building authentic relationships and exploring new opportunities

Katherine Chen, MBA '21, HBA '16, Senior Manager with the Expedition Women in Leadership Program, on building authentic relationships and exploring new opportunities

Sean Riley Sean Riley, MBA '21, has always been focused on growth, having worked his way up from sales to management to managing partner of a Ford dealership in Markham, Ont. His growth did not stop here, however, and he went on to acquire three additional dealerships over the last five years.

Sean Riley, MBA '21, Owner of Don Mills Chrysler, Uxbridge Ford, Markville Ford, and Donway Ford, on going all in and betting on growth

Sid Santdasani For Sid Santdasani, MBA '21, combining an Accelerated MBA with his CFA designation led to the perfect mix of technical and leadership skills for ongoing career growth.

Sid Santdasani, MBA '21, CFA, Senior Analyst, Institutional Sales at Mackenzie Investments, on broadening your scope and developing a cross-industry network

Sonya King As she contemplated the next step in her consulting career, Sonya King, MBA '21, knew the best way to round out the skills she needed to move into senior leadership roles was to pursue an MBA.

Sonya King, MBA '21, Director, Management Consulting; Business and Professional Services Senior Analyst at RSM Canada, on pursuing an MBA to accelerate career goals

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