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Alumni Profiles

DeGroote alumnus Alfredo Tan leads digital transformation at Facebook

Alfredo Tan, MBA ’01, has been a key player at Facebook in countries around the world for nearly a decade.

Best of both worlds: DeGroote alumnus excels at Big Four accounting firm in hometown

Stoney Creek native Paul Ciapanna, B.Com ’11, is a Senior Audit Manager at KPMG LLP Hamilton.

City builders: DeGroote alumni leaving their mark on Hamilton’s downtown core

"Our young professional ecosystem is strong, and we have so many leaders that feel empowered," says Tammy Hwang, B.Com. '05.

Digital disruptors: DeGroote alumni are shaking up the establishment

No industry is immune to digital transformation. Three DeGroote alumni share insights and experiences from our shifting economic landscape.

Our link to the future: How blockchain is transforming the digital space

Anne Connelly, MBA ’10, is passionate about blockchain technology and harnessing its potential to transform lives.

Marlie Morrison takes us inside the magical world of Disney

It all started with a mouse! Alumna Marlie Morrison shares her story on travel, passion, and leading a team for Disney.

DeGroote alumna is saving the world’s most precious resource, one innovation at a time

Real Tech helps detect contaminants, reduce energy and water consumption, protect public health, and minimize pollution of our waterways.

On the cutting edge: DeGroote students learning from tech giant Dyson

In recent years, Dyson has made a habit of hiring students from DeGroote for their business insights, practical skills, and fresh thinking.

Law abiding citizen: Tanya Walker is one of Toronto’s top litigators

Alumna Tanya Walker wanted to become a successful Bay Street lawyer. She knew a DeGroote Commerce degree would help get her there.

Mac grad launches scholarships for new Integrated Business and Humanities program

Wall Street investment banker Kevin Lockhart's $300,000 donation will establish the Kevin A. Lockhart Family Scholarship Fund.

Peerless: Trisura co-founder Robert Taylor reflects on ambitious career

Taylor, 70, earned his MBA from McMaster in 1976. "It's amazing what happens if you have a vision," he says.

From Ghana to DeGroote: Roger Brown on the value of enhancing student life

Brown, now a successful Relationship Manager at Scotiabank in Toronto, contributes annually to the DeGroote Experience Fund.

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

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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.

DeGroote Around the Globe (2013)