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Success Stories

The Accelerated MBA is a transformational experience that shapes the way you approach the challenges and opportunities throughout your career. Below is just a sample of some of the accomplished professionals who have graduated from the Accelerated MBA Program.

Manan Joshi Manan Joshi, MBA ‘23, Management Consultant at The Poirier Group, on exploring new paths, growing your network, and making a change.

Manan Joshi, MBA ‘23, Management Consultant at The Poirier Group, on exploring new paths, growing your network, and making a change.

Tahia Afroze When Tahia Afroze, MBA ’23, decided to begin the Accelerated MBA, she was hoping it would help her transition into a more strategic role – and that’s exactly what she was able to achieve just months into the program.

Tahia Afroze, MBA ‘23, Manager, Interconnected Strategy at Home Depot Canada, on broadening perspectives, thinking outside the box and taking on new challenges.

Tatiana Siuchak Tatiana Siuchak, MBA ’23, Product Manager at VW Credit, on leading through disruption and breaking down barriers for women

Tatiana Siuchak, MBA ’23, Product Manager at VW Credit, on leading through disruption and breaking down barriers for women

Alex Sewrattan Alex Sewrattan, MBA ’23, joined the Ivey Accelerated MBA Class of 2023 for one specific reason: after navigating the business disruptions that stemmed from the Covid-19 pandemic, he wanted to be ready to help his company pivot when the next big challenge hit.

Alex Sewrattan, MBA ’23, Director of Finance, Pizza Pizza Limited, on discovering concrete business solutions and new ways of thinking.

Kaylie Tam Kaylie Tam, MBA ‘23, Senior Manager, Global Asset Management Marketing at BMO on leadership, resilience, and learning to advocate for your career.

Kaylie Tam, MBA ‘23, Senior Manager, Global Asset Management Marketing at BMO on leadership, resilience, and learning to advocate for your career.

Chloe Cameron Chloe Cameron, AMBA ’21, has seen the impact of discrimination against neuro-diverse employees firsthand, and while she’d long had an interest in neuroscience, she didn’t consider that a related career path might be possible until she was partway through her AMBA.

Chloe Cameron, AMBA ’21, PhD Candidate at Ivey Business School, on following her passion and making meaningful change for neuro-diverse individuals

Helen Zhang As her company began restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic, Helen Zhang, AMBA ’21, realized she needed to do some refocusing of her own and look at transitioning into a more strategic role.

Helen Zhang, AMBA ’21, Category Marketing Manager at Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, on refocusing priorities and moving into a more strategic function

Ashna Haji Three major events happened for Ashna Haji, AMBA '21, in the span of a few short months: She completed her Accelerated MBA at Ivey, she found out her whole department at Panasonic was being downsized, and she got a promotion at that same company.

Ashna Haji, AMBA '21, Marketing Lead at Panasonic North America, on stepping outside your comfort zone and taking on new challenges

Katherine Chen Katherine Chen, AMBA '21, HBA '16, Senior Manager with the Expedition Women in Leadership Program, on building authentic relationships and exploring new opportunities

Katherine Chen, AMBA '21, HBA '16, Senior Manager with the Expedition Women in Leadership Program, on building authentic relationships and exploring new opportunities

Sean Riley Sean Riley, AMBA '21, has always been focused on growth, having worked his way up from sales to management to managing partner of a Ford dealership in Markham, Ont. His growth did not stop here, however, and he went on to acquire three additional dealerships over the last five years.

Sean Riley, AMBA '21, Owner of Don Mills Chrysler, Uxbridge Ford, Markville Ford, and Donway Ford, on going all in and betting on growth

Sid Santdasani For Sid Santdasani, AMBA '21, combining an Accelerated MBA with his CFA designation led to the perfect mix of technical and leadership skills for ongoing career growth.

Sid Santdasani, AMBA '21, CFA, Senior Analyst, Institutional Sales at Mackenzie Investments, on broadening your scope and developing a cross-industry network

Sonya King As she contemplated the next step in her consulting career, Sonya King, AMBA '21, knew the best way to round out the skills she needed to move into senior leadership roles was to pursue an MBA.

Sonya King, AMBA '21, Director, Management Consulting; Business and Professional Services Senior Analyst at RSM Canada, on pursuing an MBA to accelerate career goals

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