Huron University College Alumni

Alison Giroux

London, United Kingdom
Corporate Communications Manager London Underground at Transport for London
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
Huron University College   1993 — 1997
BA (Hons) Psychology, Psychology

Experience
Transport for London   April 2013 - Present
Transport for London   December 2008 - April 2013
Transport for London   October 2007 - December 2008
Galleon Energy Inc.   October 2006 - October 2007
Burlington Resources   October 2005 - October 2006
TransCanada   August 2002 - October 2005

Skills
Communications Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Project Delivery, Corporate Social..., Intranet, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Change Management, Crisis Management

Andrew Newton

Portugal
Managing Partner at Incus Capital Advisors
Financial Services

Education
London Business School   1999 — 2001
MBA 2001

Huron University College   1990 — 1994
Honors BA

Experience
Incus Capital Advisors   January 2012 - Present
Hipoges Iberia   October 2008 - Present
Lehman Brothers   2000 - 2008
Morgan Stanley   1996 - 1999

Anna Rupert

London, United Kingdom
Speech Language Pathologist & Health Policy Student
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc) Candidate, International Health Policy, Department of Social Policy

University of Toronto   2008 — 2010
Master of Health Science (MHSc), Speech-Language Pathology

Huron University College   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Honours Psychology, Distinction

Experience
Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU), LSE   March 2015 - Present
Toronto Preschool Speech & Language Services   March 2012 - September 2014
1to1 Rehab   September 2011 - March 2012
The Speech Therapy Centres Of Canada Ltd.   November 2010 - March 2011
University of Toronto MHSc Clinical Work Placements   March 2009 - August 2010

Bob Liao

London, United Kingdom
Director at Canaccord Genuity
Investment Banking

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   1991 — 1993
MBA, International/ Finance

The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Canaccord Genuity Inc.   August 2007 - Present
Dresdner Kleinwort   2000 - 2007
Export Development Canada   September 1994 - February 2000

Skills
Finance, Private Equity, Equity Research, Financial Modeling, Sell Side, Equity Valuation, Equities, Capital Markets, Valuation, Emerging Markets, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, IPO, Investment Banking, Equity Capital Markets, Hedge Funds, Structured Finance, Bloomberg

Brian Millson

United Kingdom
Chaplain at Mission to Seafarers
Defense & Space

Education
The Open University   2000 — 2008
Bachelor of Science

Huron University College   1974 — 1983
BA, M Div, History, Divinity

Western University   1972 — 1983
BA, M Div, History, Divinity

Experience
Mission to Seafarers   December 2012 - Present
ShaunMaloney.com - Forward Motion   2008 - Present
UK Government   June 1998 - January 2013

Skills
Military Operations, Crisis Management, Policy, Leadership Development, Emergency Management, Military, Government, Program Management, Military Experience, Security Clearance, Army

Catherine Claydon

London, United Kingdom
Deputy Chairman, BT Pension Scheme
Financial Services

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1990 — 1992

University of Western Ontario, Huron College   1982 — 1986
BA, Philosophy and Economics

Experience
BT Pension Scheme   January 2013 - Present
Barclays Bank Pension Fund   May 2011 - Present
Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust   February 2011 - Present
Unilever UK Pension Fund   April 2010 - Present
Witan investment Trust   March 2009 - Present
Claydon Advisors Limited   October 2008 - Present
London Metal Exchange Limited   March 2009 - December 2012
Lehman Brothers   January 2007 - October 2008
Goldman Sachs International   1992 - 2007
Goldman Sachs   1992 - 2007

Charles Bourbonnais

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Credit Suisse
Banking

Education
Huron University College   1995 — 1999

The University of Western Ontario   1995 — 1999
Political Science and Economics

Ecole International de Geneve   1992 — 1995
International Baccaleureate

Experience
Credit Suisse   2010 - Present
UBS Wealth Management   August 2008 - September 2010
Bear Stearns   2004 - 2008
Deutsche Bank   2000 - 2004

Skills
Trading Systems, Risk Management, Financial Markets, Equity Trading, Capital Markets, Private Banking, Hedge Funds, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Structured Products, Venture Capital, Bloomberg, English, French, Wealth Management..., Real Estate Financing, Project Management, Wealth Management, Trading, New Business Development, Equity Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Sales, Equities, Real Estate, Asset Managment, Italian, Private Equity, Real Estate Development, Derivatives, Mountain Biking, Relationship Management, Electronic Trading, Equity Research, Fixed Income

Christina Lyons

London, United Kingdom
Barrister at 7 Bedford Row
Law Practice

Education
BPP Law School   2003 — 2004
BVC (very competent)

University of Bristol   2001 — 2003
MA, Legal Studies (unclassified)

Huron University College   1998 — 2001
BA (Hons with distinction), Philosophy and Spanish

Experience
7 Bedford Row (Chambers of Kate Thirlwall QC)   October 2006 - Present

Skills
Discrimination, Litigation, Legal Advice, Courts, Personal Injury, Family Law

Christine Appel

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Writer and Editor
Publishing

Education
University of Oxford   1994 — 1999
D.Phil, History

Huron University College   1990 — 1994
BA (Hons), History

University of St. Andrews   1992 — 1993
Junior Year Abroad (Bobby Jones Scholar)

Experience
RunABC (previously Scottish/Northern/Southern/Midlands Running Guides)   July 2011 - Present
Run Garioch   July 2011 - Present
Lexica Editorial   July 2009 - Present
Raring2go! Aberdeen City & Shire   June 2009 - Present
Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd   2006 - 2009
Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd   2001 - 2004
European Review of History   1997 - 2001
Wolfson College, Oxford   1998 - 2000
St Hugh's College, Oxford   1996 - 1998

Skills
Publishing, Copywriting, Online Publishing, Publications, Web Content, Copy Editing, Marketing, Writing, Editing, Interviews, Editorial, Proposal Writing, Proofreading, Academic Publishing, Content Development, Press Releases, Journalism

Christoph Harvey

Leipzig Area, Germany
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Computer Software

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1983 — 1987
BA, Economics

Crescent School, Toronto   1980 — 1983
High School Diploma, Ontario Honors Scholar

Experience
DeskCenter Solutions AG   July 2015 - Present
erledigo   October 2012 - Present
DeskCenter Solutions AG   August 2013 - June 2015
Softline Group   May 2008 - November 2012
Hyperwave   September 1999 - May 2008
Hyperwave Software Ltd.   2005 - 2008
Sage Software   December 1997 - August 1999
Sequent Computer Systems   1991 - 1997

Skills
Marketing Communications, Business Development, Restructuring, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Cloud Computing, Venture Financing, Business Restructures, Positioning, SaaS, International Sales, Enterprise Software, Business Strategy, Change Management, Solution Selling, International, Product Management, Strategic Financial..., Capitalization, Interim Management, Information Technology, Sales Management

Christoph Michel

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Senior Vice President at Hyperwave
Computer Software

Education
Huron University College   1983 — 1987

Claire Angus

London, United Kingdom
Charity Accounting & Financial Management
Accounting

Education
Cass Business School, City University London   2013 — 2015
Candidate - MSc, Charity Accounting and Financial Management

The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Experience
Fitman Productions Inc.   March 2008 - Present
KPMG, Toronto, Canada   July 1992 - December 1997
KPMG London, U.K.   August 1990 - June 1992
KPMG Toronto, Canada   September 1986 - August 1990

Skills
Budgets

Clotilde Morel

France
Stagiaire au sein du pôle juridique de la Haute Autorité pour la Transparence de la Vie Publique
Government Administration

Education
Sciences Po Lille   2010 — 2015
Master 2 Métiers de l'Action Publique

Huron University College   2012 — 2013

Experience
Haute Autorité pour la transparence de la vie publique   January 2015 - Present

Ellen Shustik

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Programme Manager, Elections & Programme Development at Westminster Foundation for Democracy
International Affairs

Education
University of London   2014 — 2019
Master's Degree, Master of Laws (LLM), Human Rights

Dublin European Institute, University College Dublin, Ireland   2001 — 2002
Masters of Arts, European Studies

Huron University College   1997 — 2001
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History, Graduated with Distinction and Dean’s Honour List (1997-2001)

Stockholm University   1999 — 2000
Exchange Year Program, Political Science and Government, International Affairs

Experience
Westminster Foundation for Democracy   July 2015 - Present
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK   March 2015 - June 2015
Worldwide Election Observation and Analysis   2004 - 2015
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)   March 2014 - May 2014
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   September 2010 - September 2013
Parliament of Canada   February 2007 - July 2010
Liberal International   September 2005 - December 2006
OSCE   January 2005 - July 2005
Legislative Assembly of Ontario   February 2004 - January 2005
OECD - OCDE   September 2002 - December 2003

Skills
Foreign Relations, Research, Policy, Governance, Public Policy, NGOs, Conflict Management, International..., Project Management, Politics, International Project..., Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Elections, Strategic Communications, Global Networking, Foreign Policy, Parliamentary Procedure, Federal Government, Human Rights, Foreign Policy Analysis, Program Development, Government, Diplomacy, Nonprofits, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Conflict Prevention

Glenn Davies

London, United Kingdom
Mercator Bench Partner
Banking

Education
Huron University College   1989 — 1992
BA

CEGEP - John Abbott College   1987 — 1989

Beaconsfield High School   1981 — 1987

Experience
Investec   May 2010 - June 2013
Daiwa Securities SMBC Co. Ltd.   September 2007 - December 2009
WestLB   September 1999 - September 2007
Bankgesellschaft Berlin   1997 - 1999
WestLB   February 1994 - September 1997

Skills
FX Options, Project Finance, Portfolio Management, Bonds, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Financial Modeling, Credit Derivatives, Capital Markets, Equity Derivatives, Credit Analysis, Finance, Investments, Trading, Emerging Markets, Securitization, Bloomberg, Commodity, Financial Services, Funding, Equities, Banking, Asset Management, Private Equity, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Financial Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Structured Products, Securities, Due Diligence, Financial Structuring, Options, Interest Rate..., ABS, Credit, Derivatives, Market Risk, Valuation, Trading Systems, Credit Risk, Venture Capital, Structured Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Institutions, Financial Risk, Hedge Funds, Fixed Income, Alternative Investments, Swaps

Idoya Martinez

Bilbao Area, Spain
Económicas
Import and Export

Education
Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales de la Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Ciencias Economicas y Empresariales

Huron University College
Master in Business Administration

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Master en Gestión y Desarrollo de Recursos Humanos

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Master en Comercio Exterior

Jamie Duncan

London, United Kingdom
Consultant at Bain & Company
Management Consulting

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

London School of Economics and Political Science   2013 — 2013

The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   2006 — 2008
HBA

Huron University College   2004 — 2006

Experience
Bain & Company   October 2008 - Present
The Bridgespan Group   January 2011 - August 2011
KPMG   May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Strategy, Market Entry, Management Consulting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Consulting

Jeffrey Bower

London, United Kingdom
Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Specialist (UN & Int'l Banking Experience)
Financial Services

Education
University of Toronto   2005 — 2006
Master of Arts

Huron University College   2001 — 2005
Honours Bachelor of Arts

Experience
Better Than Cash Alliance (UNCDF)   February 2014 - Present
Scotiabank   January 2013 - February 2014
Scotiabank   October 2010 - January 2013
Scotiabank   April 2010 - October 2010
Transparency International   July 2007 - July 2009
UNDP   July 2006 - April 2007
SPANISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN HONG KONG   December 2004 - August 2005

Jenny Hewlett

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Founder of The Food Explorers
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Emerson College   2003 — 2005
Master's degree, Health Communication

Huron University College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
The Food Explorers   September 2013 - Present
Boston Children's Hospital   2005 - 2006
Tufts University   2004 - 2005
Porter Novelli   2000 - 2003
Cossette   1996 - 2000

Skills
Public Relations, Health Education, Media Relations, Nutrition Education, Health Communication

Jess McNair

Czech Republic
Teacher at Caledonian School
Education Management

Education
Huron University College   2002 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Social Psychology

Shawnigan Lake School   2000 — 2002
High School

Experience
Caledonian School   April 2010 - May 2013
San Anselmo Inn   May 2002 - August 2007

Skills
Educational Leadership, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning

Marissa Starkman

London, United Kingdom
Senior Talent Management Advisor, OgilvyOne & OgilvyOne dnx
Human Resources

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2009 — 2010
MSc, International Employment Relations and Human Resources Management

The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   2005 — 2009
B.A Hons, Business and Psychology

Experience
OgilvyOne Worldwide & OgilvyOne Business   November 2014 - Present
Nicoll Curtin   June 2012 - October 2014
Nurun   July 2011 - June 2012
TVF Media   July 2010 - June 2011
Revera Inc.   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Talent Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Research, Recruiting, Coaching, Human Resources

Mark Mullin

Salisbury, United Kingdom
Product Marketing Manager, EMEA at Guidewire Software
Computer Software

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1975 — 1979
BA Hons, History & English

University of Toronto Schools   1971 — 1975

Experience
Guidewire Software   February 2013 - Present
Guidewire Software   May 2012 - February 2013
Target Harlosh   January 2010 - January 2012
SSP UK Ltd   February 2008 - January 2010
Inlogik Ltd.   2006 - 2008
Sapiens UK   2002 - 2003
Satyam   February 2001 - January 2002
Risk Management Solutions   2000 - 2001
CGI   1995 - 1999
Royal Insurance Canada   1979 - 1982

Skills
Management, Property & Casualty..., Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, BPO, Underwriting, Business Development, Leadership, Sales, Customer Relations, Marketing, Product Marketing, Outsourcing, Sales Management, Coaching, Account Management, Business Planning, Product Development, Financial Services, Team Leadership, Business Process, Insurance, General Insurance, Contract Negotiation, Solution Selling, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Commercial Insurance, Risk Management, Negotiation, CRM, New Business Development, Professional Services, Business Management

Nicholas Paine

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
General Partner at Henley Investments. Property and PE investment entrepreneur.
Investment Management

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   1981 — 1983
Honour's Bachelor's of Business Administration (HBA), Business Administration

The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences and Math

Experience
Henley Investments   August 2007 - Present
Meta4 Group Ltd.   August 2006 - Present
Quinto Investments   January 2002 - Present
Ushi Incorporated   January 2009 - January 2013
The Franchise Company   August 1987 - December 2012
Lavalife Inc.   December 1988 - May 2006
OpenCola   January 2000 - January 2002
Procter and Gamble   April 1984 - August 1987

Skills
Angel Investing, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Private Equity, Portfolio Management, Investments, Marketing, Venture Capital, Strategic Planning, Organizational...

Patricia Quevedo Henry

Paris Area, France
Chargée de projets culturels / Arts Management
Fine Art

Education
Université Paris Dauphine   2014 — 2015
Masters, Management des organisations culturelles (formation continue)

Université Paris VIII - Saint-Denis   2002 — 2004
Maîtrise, Arts du spectacles (danse)

The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & French Literature

Experience
Mona Bismarck American Center for Art & Culture   September 2015 - Present
Compagnie Propositions   September 2007 - Present
Fondation Hippocrène   February 2007 - August 2015
Centre Culturel Canadien   July 2006 - April 2009
TILT sound+motion/ Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre   September 2004 - May 2006
Centre culturel canadien   September 2002 - July 2004
Harbourfront Centre   July 2001 - September 2001

Skills
Administration..., Performing Arts, Office Management, Contemporary Art, Event Management, Mécénat, Chargée de mission, Arts du spectacle, Fondations, Chargée de projets..., Danse contemporaine, Non-profit..., Evénementiel, Artiste chorégraphique, Chargée de production, Event Planning, Cultural Management, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Contemporary Dance, Arts Management, Coordination de projets, Art contemporain, Spectacle vivant, Fundraising, Grant administration, Associations, Private Foundations, Arts Administration, Partenariats

Poppy Harris

Whiteley, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Student at University of Southampton
Financial Services

Education
University of Southampton   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

Huron University College   2013 — 2013

Experience
University of Southampton   September 2012 - Present
University of Southampton Students' Union   June 2014 - September 2014
University of Southampton   September 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Leading Meetings, Group Training, Self-driven, Computer Proficiency, Self-confidence, Telephone Skills, Meeting Planning, Team Organisation, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Multiple Project..., Conflict Resolution, Work Ethic, Apple OS, Team-oriented, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Leadership, Team Leadership, English grammar, Cash Handling Experience, Creative Writing, Confidentiality, Windows 7, Creativity

Scott M. Foster

Hamburg Area, Germany
Head of New Markets Sales at Senvion GmbH
Renewables & Environment

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Financial & Economics Degree in the Commercial Studies Business Admin Program, Economics & Finance

Senvion Junior Management Program (JUMP)   2012 — 2013

Miller Heiman
Strategic & Comprehensive Selling Strategy for Complex Sales

Siemens Jr. Top Talent Leadership Development Program   2007 — 2008

Dale Carnegie Course   2002 — 2002

Experience
Senvion GmbH   September 2014 - Present
Senvion SE   June 2014 - September 2014
Senvion SE (former REpower Systems SE)   September 2013 - June 2014
REpower USA Corp. (name changed to Senvion on January 20, 2014)   July 2009 - September 2013
Continental Automotive Systems (acquired SiemensVDO Automotive in Dec2007)   December 2007 - July 2009
Siemens VDO Automotive (acquired by Continental Automotive Dec2007)   January 2005 - December 2007
Siemens VDO Automotive   August 2007 - September 2007
General Dynamics Land Systems   May 2001 - January 2005
Beaver Dam Lounge operated by University Students' Council at Huron University College   September 1998 - May 2001
General Motors of Canada   May 2000 - September 2000

Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Automotive, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Wind, Project Management, Business Planning, International Business, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Energy, Pricing, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Procurement, Leadership, Forecasting, Wind Turbines, Alternative Energy, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategy

Sonja Hickl-Szabo

Varese Area, Italy
Senior Executive Search Consultant at Hansar International
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Solvay Brussels School   1997 — 1998
MBA Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Huron University College   1986 — 1990
Honours Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature

Experience
Hansar International   November 2001 - Present
AGF Funds Inc., Toronto, Canada   January 2001 - September 2001
AGF Funds Inc, Toronto, Canada   February 2000 - January 2001
Arthur D. Little   August 1998 - October 1999
Fidelity Investments Luxembourg S.A., Luxembourg   June 1996 - August 1997
Fidelity International   November 1993 - June 1996
Templeton International, Luxembourg   November 1991 - June 1996
Templeton International   August 1990 - November 1991

Steven J. Allen

London, United Kingdom
Senior Manager Channel Sales EMEAR at DigitalGlobe
Defense & Space

Education
Arizona State University   1986 — 1990
B.A., History

The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1984 — 1986
Undergrad

St. George's School for Boys - Vancouver, B.C.   1979 — 1984
Diploma, High School, 8-12

Experience
DigitalGlobe   August 2014 - Present
DigitalGlobe   April 2013 - August 2014
DigitalGlobe   January 2009 - April 2013
Multimap - Microsoft Virtual Earth   December 2005 - January 2009
Soccerex   August 2005 - December 2005
Fantasy League   June 2004 - July 2005
XPO   January 1997 - May 2004
ProNet   1993 - 1996
First Bankers Capital   1990 - 1992

Skills
Enterprise Software, Account Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Development, Solution Selling, Location Based Services, Selling, Product Management, Program Management, Salesforce.com, Enterprise Solution..., Sales Process, Geospatial Intelligence, Go-to-market Strategy, Integration, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Product Marketing, Wireless, Management, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Analysis, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, B2B, Channel Partners, International Sales, Leadership, SaaS, Sales Management, Business Alliances, Geospatial Data, Proposal Writing, Business Intelligence, Partner Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, E-commerce, Mobile Devices, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Cold Calling, Sales, Cloud Computing

Wendy (Lautenschläger) Chambers Melton

Cologne Area, Germany
Institute Director and Shareholder at Contextinc GmbH
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Huron University College

The Bishop Strachan School (BSS)

Experience
Contextinc GmbH   September 1990 - Present

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Research, Writing, Social Media, Editing