Trevor Holness, MBA ’73, writes, “On July 31, members of MBA 1973 gathered in Caledon for lunch and an afternoon of camaraderie. Thanks to Adrian Horwood, MBA ’73, for his hospitality.”

Photo (L-R): David Sprague, Louis Charland, Ira Kuchinsky, Jim Cairncross, John Rothschild, Jerry Ornstein, Dan Reynolds, Trevor Holness and Adrian Horwood, all MBA ’73

John Lewarne, HBA ’75, writes, “The 50th Annual “No-Holds Barred” Business Group reunion took place in the Dordogne region of France September 29 - October 1, 2025. In attendance were Larry and Patty (Cram) Allen; Donna and Bill Hook; Susan and John Lewarne; Kerry and Jack Livingstone; and Scott Murray and Sue Noble. Unfortunately, Anne and Bob Luton were unable to attend. The group was formed in the first week of our Section 1 HBA class in September 1973. We have met every fall since 1975 to rekindle old memories and enjoy our friendships. A unique group of wonderful people, brought together by our Ivey Business School experience. We look forward to many more years of our annual get together!” 

Photo (L-R) Larry & Patty Allen; Sue Noble; Bill & Donna Hook; Scott Murray; John & Susan Lewarne; Jack & Kerry Livingstone

Elaine Stanley, HBA ’77, writes, “Several HBA 1977 classmates met to play golf and visit over a meal in Ancaster on September 18, 2025. Cynthia Clark, HBA ’77, travelled the farthest, coming in from Calgary. Barry Bruce, HBA ’77, MBA ’82, also deserves recognition for driving in from Southampton, while still recovering from hip replacement surgery. Hats off to Stephen Ross, HBA ’77, for the idea to play golf at Oak Gables and for choosing Cavallo Nero for dinner. Steve will be organizing another golf date for us at Oak Gables in 2026. At Homecoming 2027, we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary of graduating from the School.

Photo (L-R): Steve Shillington; Gino Truant; Paul Wildridge; Cynthia Clark; Don Dinnin; John Leitch; Barry Bruce; Richard Bellm; Al Fraser; Lois (Elliott) Fraser; Elaine Stanley; Peter Hellyer; Stephen Ross

Michael McMullen, MBA ’78,  published his third book, Leaving Lisa, in the fall of 2024. The new book is a departure from the authentic fiction of his first two works, as Lisa falls into the romantic comedy/relationship genre. In support of Lisa, a fall book tour wove through Whitehorse, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, 15 other venues, and wrapped up in Barrie, Ont. The title character, Lisa, is a musician. Song lyrics from the book became the basis for the record Leaving Lisa by Mick & The Bookies on the Garbage Boy Record label. The album is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and multiple music platforms. Live music performances enhanced the book launches in Calgary, Orillia (author's hometown), Winnipeg, and Thornbury, Ont. McMullen's fourth novel, The Last Flight of The Orioles, will come to market late fall 2026 or early 2027. McMullen was honoured to receive both the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Diabetes Canada National Volunteer of The Year Award in 2025.

Bill Moffatt, MBA ’79, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Peter Coughlin, MBA ’79, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch.

Nora Aufreiter, HBA ’81, LLD ’18, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch. 

Lawrence Pentland, HBA ’81, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch. 

Barry Bruce, HBA ’77, MBA ’82, see note under 1977 (Elaine Stanley).

Ian Ihnatowycz, MBA ’82, has been named to this year’s Order of Canada, recognizing his extraordinary achievement, service, and dedication to the nation.

Bruce Hirst, MBA ’84, writes, “Hi to all my MBA ’84 classmates! About five years ago, Erin and I left the snow and ice storms in Ottawa behind and moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Pender Harbour, B.C. Great move — enjoying the fishing, hiking, and great weather. We also opened a gift shop that keeps us busy, as well as some consulting and executive coaching I still do. Love to see any visitors if you're out this way — only a short ferry ride away from Vancouver!”

Rosemary Pahl, MBA ’84, writes, “In November 2025, alum from the Class of MBA 1984 met at Rosemead House in Victoria, B.C. to celebrate our 40th reunion. We enjoyed a weekend of sharing stories, including everyone recapping their last 40 years, gourmet dinners, fun, friendship, and a rousing game of Ivey ’84 trivia. The weekend was attended by classmates from London, U.K., Dallas, Montreal, Scottsdale, Kelowna, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ontario. Rosemead House is a passion project of classmate, Lenny Moy, MBA ’84.”

Juliet Atha, HBA ’85, MBA ’91, writes, “So many classmates from HBA ’85 came to London for Homecoming 2025: 41% attendance! We were thrilled to see everyone, including some coming to a reunion for the first time. I had a wonderful time, which was echoed by many. There was a genuinely warm, special spirit in the air. Huge thanks to my fellow committee members for all their hard work: Doug, John and Paula, Kathy and Oscar, Michael and Shawnna, Ron, Russ and Linda, Susan and Peter.” 

Kevin Clark, MBA '85, and Michael Heath, MBA '85, connected for a 12-day trek in Nepal in late October through early November 2025. Kevin's first trek in Nepal and Michael's 8th, they shared a wonderful experience with lots of reminiscing about Ivey and the incredible value of the education they received. Kevin continues active work in his 10th year in the financial technology space having spent 30 years with The Bank of Nova Scotia where he held a number of executive positions before retiring in 2015. Michael has been enjoying retirement for a number of years now, after his career in the customs and cross-border trade industry. Both Kevin and Michael are enjoying the "granddad" role many times over with more to come. Connecting experiences (like this trek) reinforce the incredible long-term friendships that were established over 40 years ago that continue on! Thank you, Ivey!

Dave McCullough, HBA ’86, writes, “I started Freepour Beverage Management in April ’87 about one year after testing the waters of the corporate world. After deciding I wanted to be an entrepreneur, I left the corporate world, did not join our family shipping business, and did my own thing. I sold the company 39 years later, and, after staying on for 15 months, retired April 2025. Now I’m back to starting up a few new businesses! I want to encourage HBAs that you can and should follow your entrepreneurial dreams!”

Brett Barakett, HBA ’88, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Juliet Atha, HBA ’85, MBA ’91, see note under 1985. 

Julian Birkinshaw, MBA ’91, PhD ’95, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Laura (MacLellan) Birkinshaw, HBA ’91, see note under 1968 (Allister MacLellan).

Linda Crawford, MBA ’91, writes, “January 30, 2026, was my last day of work, as I’ve officially retired. I have had an interesting and fulfilling career starting in healthcare, moving into association management and experiential learning, and finally ending up in the post-secondary sector in work-integrated learning. My Ivey degree has most certainly been a benefit along the way. I am looking forward to more skiing, more golf, and more travel.”

Anthony McCord, MBA ’91, writes, “I take short term assignments in Canada, U.S. (less so now), and the EU. Otherwise, I am sailing in the Adriatic and the Mediterranean. We are living in Paris, in the same apartment we renovated when I first moved for my first permanent job here not so long after Ivey. One of the biggest advantages is that it's pretty central so we see our children a lot in their busy lives. MBA ’91 folks visiting Paris, please reach out!”

Bob Petryk, MBA ’91, is featured in this issue of Intouch. 

Robert Presser, MBA ’91, writes, “Our electrode boiler business continues to grow! Acme just participated in an Investissement Quebec mission to visit critical infrastructure projects in the U.K., including ports and nuclear facilities across southern England. We went all the way from Bridgwater on the east coast to Plymouth on the west, visiting the Sizewell and Hinkley nuclear power plant projects along the way as well as the onshore natural gas facility run by Agratas. Here is a group photo of all the Quebec companies on the trip — I am one of the short people in the middle.”

Mark Whitmore, MBA ’91, writes, “Things are still super busy in the horseradish salt mines as Dennis’ Horseradish recently got into Loblaws and Save-On — we are now in all the big Canadian chains. I am buying my partners out at Christmas and my kids joined the company Advisory Board that I set up in January. Korea remains our biggest customer and I am making plans to attend trade shows in Japan and Europe, as we pivot away from the U.S. market. I am still on the Western Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. Ivey is a key driver behind this initiative, which cuts across all faculties at Western. One fun project for me is mentoring two up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Julian is settling in well as Dean. He will be a key part of our Homecoming celebrations next fall!”

Laurel Deplaedt, MBA ’93, writes, “Hi all. It’s not a signature year for us until 2028 but classmates have been organizing mini pop-up get togethers. See photos for Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto examples. If you’d like to stay in the loop as to what’s happening, we have a WhatsApp group. Please text your name and number to 403.975.5470 or email me at ldeplaedt.mba1993@ivey.ca” 

Gayle Duncan, MBA ’93, writes, “After 30+ years (!) since graduating and enjoying a fulfilling marketing career, I decided to pursue a master’s in counselling psychology. I’ve now completed my theoretical courses and am working directly with clients as a qualifying psychotherapist. My goal is to specialize in trauma, addiction, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. It’s been an intense and significant journey, but now that both my sons are successfully launched, I am excited to begin this new adventure. Wish me luck! xox G”

Glen Webster, HBA ’93, MBA ’98, is featured in this issue of Intouch. 

Michael Raynor, MBA ’94, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Shari Walczak, HBA ’94, has been named the first President of Humanise Toronto, taking on a leadership role that advances the company’s “upstream” problem-solving approach connecting management consulting with creative execution.

Julian Birkinshaw, MBA ’91, PhD ’95, see note under 1991. 

Mark Brown, MBA ’95, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Jeannine Pereira, HBA ’95, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Salim Teja, HBA ’96, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch. 

Aindrea Cramp, HBA ’98, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Glen Webster, HBA ’93, MBA ’98, see note under 1993.

Duska Kennedy, HBA ’00, MBA ’05, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Steven Broude, HBA/LLB ’01, writes, “I'm excited to share that after years of hard work, training, and dedication, my daughter Emmanuelle signed a Division I athletic scholarship offer in November to play basketball at Wofford College in South Carolina. She will be pursuing a double major in biology and neuroscience on pre-med track. Go Terriers!” 

Eli Singer, HBA ’01, writes, “I’m excited to share that I’ve just launched Offline.now – a book, website, and growing community focused on helping people deal with phone and screen overuse. If this is showing up in your life, family, workplace, or research, I’d love to reconnect. I’d love to learn what others are seeing on the ground and would really appreciate any introductions, ideas, or support during this launch phase.”

Philippa White, HBA ’01, writes, “‘Better leaders create better companies - and ultimately, a better world.’ This has been the foundation of my work since founding TIE Leadership in 2006, helping organizations unlock the human competencies and paradigm shifts that create truly high-performing, future-ready leaders and teams.

2024-2025 marked a milestone in amplifying that message. My book Return on Humanity, published last year, became an international bestseller and earned several honours. It was a finalist in the Leadership category of the Business Book Awards 2025 and a Leadership winner at the Change Ninja Book Awards 2025. I also received the Author of Influence Award in Human Resources from the Fluxx Awards, which recognize authors shaping the future of work.

It’s been called a leadership wake-up call for our times, showing that the most resilient and competitive businesses today are those led by people who prioritize humanity.

If you’d like access to a free chapter of the book and a glimpse into how this shift is transforming performance in today’s fast-paced business landscape, visit philippajwhite.com.”

Caroline Burton, HBA ’02, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Wayne Einhorn, EMBA ’02, writes, “It seems amazing that 23 years has passed since my time at Ivey. Now we have the next generation of entrepreneurs in the Einhorn family. Westin Einhorn, born July 4, 2025, to proud parents Matthew and Destiny Einhorn. Betty and I are over the top excited about our new grandson!” 

Dusya Vera, PhD '02, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch.

Larissa Chaikowsky, MBA ’04, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Adrian Rocca, HBA ’04, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Lauren Cipriano, HBA ’05, is featured in this issue of Intouch. 

Anushka Grant, MBA ’05, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Mark Healy, MBA ’05, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Duska Kennedy, HBA ’00, MBA ’05, see note under 2000. 

Naomi Midanik, HBA ’05, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Lisa (Wiens) Dymond, MBA ’06, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch.

Trevor Holness, MBA ’06, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Kevin Mako, HBA ’07, sold Mako Design, a product engineering firm he founded at Ivey in 2006 and scaled to four offices, 50 team members, and 30+ awards, to TriMech Group/Sentinel Capital.

Grégory Valadié, MBA ’07, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Sunil Bansal, HBA ’10, MBA ’16, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Nik Paukkunen, HBA ’12, see note under 2019 (Ryder Britton).

Julie Yung, HBA ’12, the Senior Vice President of Global Digital Onboarding Product Management at Citi, was recently recognized as this year’s Canada Women in Payments 2025 Rising Star Award winner. 

Julie’s journey is a testament to rapid growth, innovation, and leadership. Over the past decade, she’s earned three promotions and led the global launch of a groundbreaking platform enabling clients to manage payment account signers globally. Today, her solution is used in 40+ markets by more than 7,000 institutional clients.

Julie leads with purpose. As Co-Chair of Citi’s Women’s Network, she’s a champion of inclusion and mentorship, helping shape a supportive and empowered workplace for women across the organization.

Neil Hetherington, EMBA ’13, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Aaron Kennedy, HBA ’13, see note under 2019 (Ryder Britton).

Karen MacMillan, PhD ’13, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch.

Christiania Peterson-Azad, HBA ’13, writes, “We welcomed our precious little boy into the world in December 2024. A little early and a little small, he spent five days in the NICU before coming home. Now at almost one year old, he is absolutely thriving. Soon he will be running us off our feet, literally!”

Elyssa Seidman and Mitchell Kideckel, both HBA ’13, made the move back home to Toronto after nearly eight years in Los Angeles. Mitchell traded investment banking for entrepreneurship, building eCommerce capabilities and digitizing his family’s pool and spa business. Elyssa continues to work in brand strategy at one of Canada’s top creative agencies.

Alongside their careers, the couple began designing and building their family home, a project that became a creative training ground. PowerPoint decks and Excel spreadsheets were their tools of choice. From sourcing handmade tiles to designing custom cabinetry, they learned how to balance functional living with beautiful, durable materials.

This experience led to their newest venture: Tallow Studio, a family-run brand that creates natural-stone home accessories designed to be seen and used every day. From marble spoon rests to sculptural trays, Tallow reflects the growing trend of elevating everyday living through small, meaningful luxuries.

They’d love to share the journey with the Ivey community – find them on social @itstallow

Ramli Solidum, MBA ’13, has published his second best-selling book, Eureka: The Product Onboarding Playbook for B2B Companies (available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and everywhere else). Ramli is the founder and CEO of Delight Path, a product and design strategy consulting firm for tech software companies.

Sunil Bansal, HBA ’10, MBA ’16, see note under 2010.

Swati Matta, MBA ’16, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Pete MacLeod, MBA ’18, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Benjamin Anthony, HBA ’19, see note under 2021 (Richelle Aikins). 

Ryder Britton, MBA ’19, has founded Velocity Bolting, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of engineered bolting products that strengthen Canada’s manufacturing base and drive productivity gains across our industrial sectors.

Velocity Bolting’s flagship innovation, the Velocity Washer, is currently being rolled out globally across some of the world’s largest industrial and defense organizations. Ryder is proud that both the company’s intellectual property and manufacturing remain rooted in Canada, with machining partners across Canada, including Mahler Machining in Coquitlam, owned by Ivey graduates Nik Paukkunen, HBA ’12, (pictured) and Aaron Kennedy, HBA ’13.

Ryder believes that Canada’s future competitiveness lies in its ability to innovate and manufacture at home. Through Velocity Bolting, he aims to demonstrate that world-class engineering, production, and entrepreneurship can thrive domestically, advancing safety, productivity, and Canadian leadership on the global stage.

Nile Ong, HBA ’19, writes, “Congrats to our dear friend, Riley Savoy, HBA ’19, on her wedding in Saint John, N.B.! Thanks to the IFP group project for bringing us close and to Ivey for creating lifelong friendships!” Pictured: Riley Savoy and Angel Oluwole-Rotimi, HBA ’19; Nikita Naik, HBA ’20

Mary Peplinski, HBA ’19, writes, “Hunter Knifton, HBA ’19, and I first met in Section 5 at Ivey in 2017 — he was sitting behind me in class! Our journey together has taken us from Toronto to Calgary and now Washington, D.C., where we got engaged on November 6, 2025. We’re looking forward to celebrating our wedding surrounded by many of our Ivey classmates, who we’re grateful to still call our best friends.” 

Amelia Pruchnicki, EMBA ’19, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Nikolina Gelmanovski, MBA ’20, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her pioneering work in advancing Geospatial capabilities within the Canadian Armed Forces operations. The medal was presented to her in July at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York. [PHOTO ATTACHED]

Nadia Ladak, HBA ’20, is mentioned in this issue of Intouch. 

Anthony Mastromarini, HBA ’20, writes, “Over the past three years, I’ve developed a strong passion for marathon running. What began as a quarter-life crisis — running my first marathon on my 25th birthday in Madrid (April 2023) — has evolved into a pursuit of continuous improvement. Since that first race, where I finished in 3:19:19, I’ve completed five more marathons across Toronto, Chicago, Toledo, and most recently Niagara Falls (October 2025), where I placed second overall (and first Canadian) with a time of 2:39:11 — a 40-minute improvement from my debut. In that race, I finished behind 2018 Boston Marathon Champion Yuki Kawauchi. I’m now training for my seventh marathon: the Boston Marathon in April 2026.”

Nikita Naik, HBA ’20, see note under 2019 (Nile Ong).

Richelle Aikins, MSc ’21, married Benjamin Anthony, HBA ’19, on August 24, 2024!

Spencer Dale, HBA ’21, has moved to San Francisco and started a new job on the Autopilot team at Tesla. He is excited to help make truly self-driving cars for everyone a reality!

Stachen Lett-Frederick, EMBA ’21, is featured in this issue of Intouch.

Vimal Intwala, MBA ’22, was promoted to Senior Vice President of the Consumer Products practice at AlixPartners. He specializes in delivering tangible results in large scale transformations including AI/ML based applications across the Value Chain.

Jia Chen, MMA ’23, writes, “I want to share that after six incredible years at Deloitte — where I grew from an Analyst to a Senior Consultant and had the opportunity to partner with clients across multiple industries — I’ve recently embarked on a new chapter at Manulife Bank of Canada. In my new role as a Senior Salesforce Product Owner, I’m looking forward to leveraging my consulting and Salesforce experience to drive impactful solutions within the organization, while continuing to grow both professionally and personally. Special thanks to my Ivey classmate Matthew Moskaluk, MMA ’23, for the referral and support throughout this transition.”

Venelina Georgieva Arduini, EMBA ’23, see note under 2025 (Michael Arduini).

Martin Figueroa, MBA ’24, is delighted to share that he married Jhoseline Alva on November 8, 2025, in a beautiful ceremony held in Lima, Peru. Surrounded by loved ones, their celebration was filled with joy, gratitude, and special moments that reflected their journey together. Martin remains closely connected with the Ivey community and is grateful for the friendships and support that continue long after graduation.

Michael Arduini, MBA ’25, writes, “Over the past year, life has been a remarkable journey of growth, learning, and gratitude. As I continue to advance in my career, I’ve come to appreciate that true success is never a solo effort. It’s built on the strength of those who stand beside us. I’m especially thankful for my wife, Venelina Georgieva Arduini, EMBA ’23, whose unwavering support has been the bedrock of my success. She has been my constant source of encouragement, always urging me to take chances, embrace change, and find joy in the process. While I balanced the demands of the Ivey MBA, she managed our home, our children, and countless responsibilities with grace and resilience. Her belief in me made the experience not only possible but deeply rewarding. Having a strong partner transforms the Ivey experience and it makes the long nights, tough cases, and big ambitions all the more meaningful. I’m proud to celebrate this journey with her by my side.”

Melanie McCreath, EMBA ’25, has been named Chief Executive Officer of MEDOCare Pharmacy, an affiliate company of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Since 2012, MEDOCare Pharmacy has been a trusted healthcare partner for clients and their families by providing quality pharmaceutical advice and a high level of patient care. Melanie is also a Limited Partner for Women’s Equity Lab (WEL) Manitoba, a collaborative all-female early stage investment fund.

Gerald Knowlton, HBA ’55
Peter Hancock, HBA ’61
Ross Morrison, MBA ’62
Donald Betts, MBA ’64
Gerald Erwin, MBA ’64
Howie Leigh, MBA ’67
Allister MacLellan, MBA ’68
Ronald Simpson, MBA ’69
Gerald Cooper, MBA ’71
Ron Mitchell, MBA ’72
John Hilborn, HBA ’73
Douglas Smith, HBA ’76
David Fullerton, HBA ’86
Gary Tangjerd, MBA ’88
Jim Welykochy, MBA ’90
Lynn Francis, MBA ’92
Stephen Pope, EMBA ’98
Michael Broad, EMBA ’01