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Beedie hosts Aboriginal Canadian leader Phil Fontaine

Oct 1, 2015

Tremendous progress has been made in the last few decades in improving relations between Aboriginal peoples and resource development, caused by what can be described as, “A seismic shift in attitudes from both sides.” And though the future is clouded in uncertainty, there is cause for hope that this trend will continue.

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Goldcorp boss on gold driving economies: CEO Series

Nov 5, 2013

The fall 2013 series of “The Chief Executives” concluded with Charles Jeannes, President & CEO of Goldcorp, discussing the significant impact the extractive sector has on the Canadian economy, which has resulted in gold becoming Canada’s number one export – totaling some $14.5 billion a year. Jeannes was speaking with Bill Good as part of an ongoing partnership between the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University and prominent Vancouver radio station CKNW News […]

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Paladin Security CEO combines technology and training: CEO Series

Oct 22, 2013

The fall 2013 series of CKNW’s “The Chief Executives’ continued as Ashley Cooper, President and CEO of Paladin Security, revealed how he has successfully blended the latest technology with cutting-edge training to place his organization at the forefront of the security industry. Cooper was speaking with respected CKNW host Bill Good in front of a live audience at the Segal Graduate School, as part of an ongoing partnership between the Beedie School of Business at […]

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WestJet head talks effective employee engagement: CEO Series

Apr 25, 2013

The spring series of CKNW 980’s “The Chief Executives” continued with Gregg Saretsky, President and CEO of Canadian airline WestJet, sharing his vision for employee engagement with CKNW host Bill Good in front of a live audience at the Segal Graduate School. The event was part of an ongoing partnership between the Beedie School of Business and prominent Vancouver radio station CKNW News Talk 980 to bring leadership and business insights from some of Canada’s […]

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Coast Capital chief parlays Japanese proficiency into global career: CEO Series

Apr 18, 2013

The spring series of CKNW 980’s “The Chief Executives” continued with Tracy Redies, President and CEO of credit union Coast Capital Savings, discussing her journey from selling shoes to leading of one of the country’s largest credit unions with CKNW host Bill Good in front of a live audience at the Segal Graduate School. The event was part of an ongoing partnership between the Beedie School of Business and prominent Vancouver radio station CKNW News […]

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Jack Austin: The Pacific is Canada’s future

Jul 20, 2011

Jack Austin, namesake of the Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies at the Beedie School of Business, wrote the following op-ed for the Vancouver Sun on July 19 – highlighting the importance of an Asia-Pacific strategy for Canada’s government and industry leaders.   The Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies at SFU — in partnership with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada – was named to recognize Jack Austin’s exceptional contribution […]

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