Alumni
Alumni Profiles
An Evening of Accolades 2023 | Celebrating Alumni Excellence
The DeGroote community celebrates Indrani Butany-DeSouza, 2023 recipient of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.
Transforming Bright Minds Into Strong Business Leaders
New MBA scholarship from John Whelen (MBA ‘88) will support the next generation of business leaders.
Indrani Butany-DeSouza is Sparking Change in the Energy Utility Industry
Indrani Butany-DeSouza (BSc ’96, MBA ‘00) is the 2023 recipient of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.
Forging Her Own Path in the Boardroom: Early Adopter Anju Virmani
Anju Virmani (TDC ‘05) talks about her career as a woman in an emerging tech sector and the barriers and challenges she faced along the way.
Laid Off? Here’s How to Navigate Your Employment Rights
Tanya Walker (BCom ‘02) and Jordan Koenig provide insights on what to do when laid off and how to protect yourself when securing a new job.
McMaster Alumni Named to the Order of Ontario
Teresa Cascioli (BCom ’83) is recognized with the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour for outstanding achievement.
Leading By Example
Bev Goodman (MBA ‘98), CEO, Ford of Canada shares her career ‘lessons learned’ and what she wished she knew as she was just starting out.
All Work and Some Play: How Boardball’s Overnight Success Turned Into a Viable Business
BCom grad Amanda Nguyen invented a game that became an overnight viral success, serving up a business opportunity she couldn't pass up.
Meet Business, Social Sciences & Humanities Valedictorian Samantha Hirsch
Get to know Samantha Hirsch, MBA '22, Valedictorian for the Faculties of Business, Social Sciences and Humanities.
DeGroote Grads & Business Owners Hit the Road to Give to Communities in Need
Toques From The Heart co-founders Casey Rogan, Matt Carter and Matthew Milne donated 4,000 toques during ‘The Stay Warm Together Tour’.
DeGroote Grad Equips Kids With Backpacks and Confidence
Blerina Ago (BCom '18) started Backpacks for Brainiacs to provide children in need with the basic necessities to help them succeed in school
MBA Graduate Makes Strides in Helping Those with Osteoarthritis
Matthew Rosato (MBA '12) aims to help millions living with osteoarthritis and mobility challenges through his health tech startup.
Distinguished Alumni
The Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to DeGroote alumni whose personal accomplishments, reputation, and character have enhanced the reputation of McMaster University.
- Dino Trevisani
BCom ’87 | 2018 Recipient - Michael G. DeGroote
McMaster Honourary Degree 1992 | 2017 Recipient - Michael Latimer
BCom ’76 | 2016 Recipient - Gino Scapillati
BCom ’81 | 2015 Recipient
Our Global Network
Canada is home to about 90% of our alumni, but DeGroote graduates can be found in almost 100 countries around the world.
