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Alumni Success Stories

These alumni success stories provide a snapshot of how the MSc Program and the overall Ivey experience changed their professional lives. Get inspired and see the potential of an Ivey MSc.

Emilia Kim Kim, who graduated from Ivey in 2023 with a dual degree in MSc International Business with CEMS Masters in International Management, believes that achieving success in the business world is increasingly intertwined with responsible stewardship of the planet.

Globetrotter, energy and sustainability enthusiast, and entrepreneur, Emilia Kim credits Ivey with helping her career dreams become a reality.

Emily Mork The 27-year-old is also proof that successful Ivey business students cannot be pigeon-holed.

Emily Mork is proof that taking the road less travelled can lead to bountiful destinations.

Hilary Swan Well before she was an investment analyst in Toronto, Hilary Swan looked forward to earning a business degree from Ivey.

Earning an Ivey business degree was always in the cards for Hilary Swan.

Jake Anderson Although Anderson appreciates the skills in economics he learned as an undergrad, he says his Ivey experience inspired him to unleash more career potential.

When Virginia-born Jake Anderson reflects on his experiences studying at Ivey, one phrase comes to mind – real world experience.

Keenan Hossack In typical Ivey fashion, Keenan Hossack’s career seeds were planted even before he graduated. It was through the Ivey Analytics Lab (IAL), where he spent 16 weeks honing his data crunching skills in a real-world environment.

From working on a manufacturing line as an electrical engineer at Ford Motor Company, to the limitless possibilities of data analysis and AI as a senior consultant, Keenan Hossack, MSc ’22 (Business Analytics), is another example of Ivey transforming the careers of its grads.

Robert Mill “There are many connections between football and the business world,” Mill says. “The teamwork, the camaraderie, working hard for the people around me and the discipline and determination.”

From the artificial turf at Western’s Alumni Stadium as a receiver for the Mustang football team to the world of digital innovation, Robert Mill’s post-Ivey journey has been a series of touchdowns.

Kenzie Garton While completing her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Guelph in 2018, Kenzie Garton had the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from then Acting Dean, Mark Vandenbosch, about the early unveiling of the MSc Digital Management program.

Kenzie Garton, MSc ’21 Digital Management, Product Manager at CIBC, on the impact of getting involved and building relationships

Katelyn Bauer There are two events that stand out for Katelyn Bauer, MSc IB CEMS ’18, when she thinks about how she ended up as an agent for change in a field she loves.

Katelyn Bauer, MSc International Business with CEMS ’18, on the value of mentorship and paying it forward

Corinne Peters When she decided to retire from the Canadian National Sailing Team, Corinne Peters, MSc BA ’19, wanted to find a way to blend her passion for sports and numbers into new a career.

Corinne Peters, MSc ’19 Business Analytics, Lead Analyst for NYC Football Club and retired Canadian National Sailing Team athlete, on merging your passions to forge a new path

Afshin Nensi Afshin Nensi, MSc ’19 BA, was partway through his medical sciences degree when he realized one of the most impactful ways to improve patient outcomes was actually through the use of data.

Afshin Nensi, MSc ’19 Business Analytics, Consultant at Omnia, Deloitte's Artificial Intelligence practice, on collaborating across industries to use data for better patient outcomes

Christina Lomazzo Through her work with UNICEF’s Office of Innovation, Christina Lomazzo, MSc ’16 International Business with CEMS, works to find ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrencies can improve the services her organization delivers to children worldwide.

Christina Lomazzo, MSc ’16 International Business with CEMS, Innovation Fund Lead at UNICEF, on leveraging new technologies like cryptocurrency to increase transparency and efficiency in traditional systems

Jon McCollin Jon McCollin, MSc ’20 BA, was about to sign his first song writing publishing deal when he realized how little he understood about the business side of the music industry.

Jon McCollin, MSc ’20 Business Analytics, Co-Founder of Shori AI and Associate Data Scientist at IBM, on helping musicians understand the business of music

Sydney Kidd Sydney Kidd, MSc ’17 IB, was in the first year of her MSc when she got a call to play hockey for the New York Riveters during the National Women's Hockey League's inaugural season.

Sydney Kidd, MSc ’17 International Business, Strategy Manager at Lululemon and Professional Athlete, on finding your voice and creating change

Efe Ogolo As Lead Data Scientist at HelloFresh, Efe Ogolo, MSc ’18 BA, spends a lot of his time moving between two crucial spaces of the meal kit delivery company: data and business strategy.

Efe Ogolo, MSc ’18 Business Analytics, Lead Data Scientist at HelloFresh, on finding the language and perspective to balance technology and business

Hayden MacDonald Hayden MacDonald, MSc BA’ 20, has always been research-oriented, but he didn’t land on his current path until a work placement through Ivey pointed him in the right direction.

Hayden MacDonald, MSc’ 20 Business Analytics, on gaining the experience and perspective to find his career path

Kai Chen Kai Chen, MSc ’17 IB CEMS, garnered worldwide attention for being a key provider of N95 masks to Canada during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he’s now looking to parlay that experience into additional investments for companies that provide solutions to underserved segments of the population.

Kai Chen, MSc’17 International Business with CEMS, co-founder of True North Impact Investments and management consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners, on the importance of perseverance and giving back

Divia Patodia When clients first come to Divia Patodia, MSc IB CEMS ’16, with a problem, she needs to make sure they’re asking the right questions.

Divia Patodia, MSc International Business with CEMS ’16, Account Executive at Salesforce on asking the right questions and finding new paths to success

Luca De Blasis Luca De Blasis, MSc ’17 IB, first worked as a consultant during his Ivey Global Lab experience, an internship with a large, publicly-traded wind turbine manufacturer in India.

Luca De Blasis, MSc ’17 International Business, Senior Consultant at Monitor Deloitte, on gaining practical experience, taking chances and developing the tools to succeed

Sai Ananth While Sai Ananth, MSc ’19 BA, had a passion for healthcare, he realized early in his undergrad that he wasn’t interested in a traditional path. Rather than focusing on clinical work, he wanted to use data to advance the business of healthcare.

Sai Ananth, MSc ’19 Business Analytics, Consultant at Omnia, Deloitte's Artificial Intelligence practice, on gaining technical and critical thinking skills to improve healthcare through data

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