The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore
McGill Professor Karl Moore takes you inside his CEO class that is an integral part of the McGill MBA experience. Each week, some of Canada's top leaders spend an hour with Karl discussing their paths to success, insights into the latest business trends, their advice to budding entrepreneurs, their work/life balance and more.
Episodes
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Jay Klein, a Toronto-based entrepreneur who has built one of Canada’s most successful consumer brands by disrupting the traditional gum industry with a healthier, aspartame-free alternative. Tune in to hear them discuss building a brand from scratch, staying resilient amidst international tariffs and his experience first pitching and later returning as a Dragon on ...
This week on The CEO Series, Professor Karl Moore speaks with Lucas Francioli, an entrepreneur, investor, and McGill graduate. Tune in for a conversation on Lucas’ time in the special forces and how that experience instilled the discipline that would later define his approach to building a startup across international markets.
This week on The CEO Series, Professor Karl Moore speaks with Nicolas Duvernois, CEO of Duvernois Creative Spirits. Tune in to hear how he overcame an early business failure, building an award-winning brand, and how Nicolas is focusing on key global markets like Quebec, France, and Japanto thrive in a competitive premium spirits industry.
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Stéphan Crétier, the Founder, Chairman, President and CEO of GardaWorld, a security firm based in Montreal. Tune in as they discuss GardaWorld’s mergers and acquisitions strategy, what differentiates the company in a highly competitive global security industry, and lessons he’s learned amidst global disruptions like the tariffs and pandemic.
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind about the leadership lessons she has learned in building a purpose-driven organization, how CNIB partnered with government during the pandemic to support vulnerable Canadians and how the organization is creating a sustainable and innovative future.
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Marc Parent, former President and CEO of CAE and one of Canada’s most influential aviation leaders. Join us this week as they discuss his transition from Bombardier to leading CAE, how he navigated geopolitical pressures and global competition in the aerospace and defence sectors, and the leadership lessons and legacy he carries forward through board service and me...
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Mathieu Darche, General Manager and Executive Vice President of the New York Islanders, about what goes on behind the scenes in managing an NHL franchise, how leadership and team culture drive performance, and how analytics and personal leadership philosophy shape high-stakes decisions in professional hockey.
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Nathalie Fagnan, President and CEO of Héma-Québec, the organization responsible for supplying blood and biological products to hospitals across the province. Nathalie shares how she brings a business mindset to public health, the strategic priorities guiding Héma-Québec today, and the efforts underway to rebuild and grow Quebec’s donor base.
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Professor Santa Ono, Global President of the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford about tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges through innovation. Santa explains the mission behind the Ellison Institute, how artificial intelligence is transforming the pace of scientific discovery, and how he builds strong scientific communities.
This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Monika Ille, CEO of APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network), the world’s first national Indigenous broadcaster. Monika shares how APTN operates as a non-profit media organization, how it is adapting to reach younger audiences through digital platforms like TikTok and streaming services, and how the organization curates content to ensure authentic and impactful...
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Fabienne Colas, award-winning actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, a driving force behind major Black film festivals across Canada and internationally. Fabienne shares her journey from Haiti to Canada, the mission behind the Fabienne Colas Foundation and the Black film festival movement, and what inspired her commitment to amplifying...
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Ken Holland, Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings and one of the most accomplished executives in NHL history. Ken reflects on his promotion to General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings in 1997, winning the Stanley Cup, and the strategic thinking behind trades that shape a winning franchise.
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Jennifer Heil, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and Chef de Mission for Team Canada right as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. Jennifer explains what the Chef de Mission role really involves. lessons from building her women’s-health-centered startup and the importance of mental health for high-level athletes.
This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, the United States Ambassador to Canada, about the evolving Canada–U.S. relationship. Ambassador Hoekstra reflects on the constructive role politics can play in society, how trade tensions are managed while preserving a strong bilateral partnership, and how diplomacy adapts as governments and political leadership change.
This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Jean-Pierre Primiani, General Manager of the Opera for a behind-the-scenes look at leadership in the arts. Jean-Pierre discusses why philanthropy is essential to sustaining cultural institutions, the story behind a historic five-million-dollar donation, and how translation makes performances accessible to bilingual audiences.
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Naveed Irshad, President and CEO of Manulife Canada, one of the country’s leading insurance companies. Naveed discusses how Canada’s aging population is reshaping the insurance industry, how Manulife is working to better educate Canadians on the value of insurance in long-term financial security, and how the company is leveraging artificial intellig...
This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Kurtis McBride, CEO of Miovision, a Canadian company transforming how cities manage traffic through technology. Kurtis explains how Miovision designs systems that help municipalities operate more efficiently, the strategic thinking behind Miovision’s recent acquisitions, and what Canada must do to position its innovation sector competitively against much ...
This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Minister Joly discusses how the federal government is preparing young people for the future, the role her department plays in creating jobs and supporting economic growth across Quebec, and key investments designed to strengthen both economic competitiveness and national resili...
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