The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Dr. Joanne Liu, a pediatrician and the former International President of Doctors Without Borders, who has just written a new book. In this episode, they discuss her new book, from the Ebola crisis to the plight of migrants, what she learned from six years leading Doctors Without Borders, and what gives her hope for humanity.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Chandra Kumar, President and CEO of Nestle Canada, who leads one of the country’s largest consumer goods companies. In this episode, they discuss how AI has become central to how Nestle operates and makes decisions, how GLP-1 drugs are influencing consumer behaviour, and why Chandra started his Chat with Chandra sessions for employees.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Gary LeBlanc, President and Co-Founder of EverMe, a longevity intelligence platform, and the founder of Zero dB and author of Find Your SuperHuman. In this episode, they discuss how EverMe positions itself as an independent source of longevity intelligence, the biggest challenges to longevity in the modern day, and how to find the right part...

This week on the CEO Series, we replay an interview with the late Stephen Jarislowsky from 2024. Stephen, who recently passed away at age 101, was a Canadian business magnate and investor, and founder of Jarislowsky Fraser Limited. Tune in to hear fascinating stories from Stephen’s past and business strategy in his eyes given 80 years of experience in the field.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin, an award-winning behavioral scientist and author of the new book Staying True to You . In this episode, they discuss her concept of the "middle self" as an alternative to full authenticity or full conformity, what her survey of nearly 1,500 workers revealed about authenticity, and her take on how leaders should an...

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montreal, who leads one of Canada's largest and most dynamic cities. In this episode, they discuss how the mayor aims to bring less polarization to divisive issues like bike lanes and tenant versus landlord disputes, how she sets strategy for Montreal as a uniquely francophone city in North America, and how...

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Laurie Lanoue, Partner at McKinsey & Company, where she advises organizations on strategy, operations, and talent. In this episode, they discuss the recasting of supply chains driven by globalization, how McKinsey is using AI internally and with clients, and the DEI initiatives underway at the firm.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines, the airline that has grown from a regional prop carrier into one of Canada's fastest expanding national airlines. In this episode, they discuss how data analytics drive strategy, how the doubling price of aviation fuel is impacting Porter's business model, and initiatives the airline is p...

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Nicholas Remillard, President and CEO of the International Economic Forum of the Americas, which brings together global leaders through the Conference of Montreal, the Toronto Global Forum, and the World Strategic Forum. In this episode, they discuss the importance of the IEFA in a rapidly changing world, his thoughts on globalization as a m...

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Dr. Lucie Opatrny, President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health Centre. In this episode, they discuss how Quebec's healthcare system differs from other provinces, what healthcare can learn from other industries, and Dr. Opatrny's transition from academia in the faculty of medicine to executive leadership.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Susan Christoffersen, former Dean of the Rotman School of Management and now Professor and Presidential Advisor of Innovation Investments at the University of Toronto. In this episode, they discuss how Rotman is leveraging AI across its research and teaching, the uncertainty facing today's job market, and the leadership lessons Susan has car...

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Nicolas Mulroney. the Co-Founding President & CEO of Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused platform that invests in family- and founder-run bakeries. In this episode, they discuss Canada and the U.S.’s evolving relationship, emerging trends Nicolas sees reshaping family- and founder-run bakeries, and the leadership pr...

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...

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...

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...

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 gr...

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 cont...

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...

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.