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Louise Champoux-Paillé

Cadre en exercice John Molson School of Business Concordia, Concordia University
Dans le cadre d'un mandat de deux ans à titre de cadre en résidence à l’École de gestion John-Molson (JMSB- Concordia), Mme Champoux-Paillé entend poursuivre sa mission de plus de trente ans soit veiller consacrer à la promotion de l’égalité des femmes dans le milieu des affaires. Elle espère unir les efforts des étudiantes, des étudiants, des chercheuses et des chercheurs, et les aider à cerner des mesures concrètes pour aller de l’avant.
Économiste, titulaire d’une maîtrise en administration des affaires et en muséologie avec la mention d'excellence ainsi que d’une certification en gouvernance, Madame Champoux-Paillé enseigne la gouvernance et la gestion des risques à l’UQÀM depuis 2012. Outre de siéger au Centre hospitalier universitaire de Ste-Justine, elle participe aux conseils d’administration de la Société d’assurance automobile du Québec, de la Société du parc Jean-Drapeau, de l’IQPF et de l’Ordre des architectes du Québec. Elle s'est distinguée par une participation à plus d'une cinquantaine de conseils d'administration. Présidente-fondatrice du Bureau des services financiers du Québec, l’ancêtre de l’Autorité des marchés financiers du Québec (AMF), elle fut pionnière au sein de postes de haute direction et présidente de quelques associations notamment le Cercle des administrateurs de sociétés certifiés (ASC), de l'Association des MBA du Québec, de l'Association des enfants atteints de cancer et de leucémie ( Leucan) et d'Accès 51, comité de la Chambre de commerce du Grand Montréal visant à la promotion des femmes au sein des conseils d'administration. Ses travaux de recherche et son engagement dans la société québécoise visent à améliorer la gouvernance, l’éthique et la présence des femmes dans les hautes instances organisationnelles

Women are less interested in AI than men, but using it would help them advance at work

Aug 12, 2024 10:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Women use generative artificial intelligence tools less than men do. The World Economic Forum recently published an article on the subject. It reported that 59 per cent of male workers aged between 18 and 65 use...

Women want to climb the corporate ladder — but not at any price

Mar 06, 2024 22:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

The consulting firm Spencer Stuart recently published a study of top management at Fortune 500 companies, the 500 richest companies in the United States. The analysis focused specifically on the gender of the people in...

Economy

UK Unveils £10 Billion Industrial Strategy to Boost Jobs and Innovation

The UK government is set to unveil a 10-year industrial strategy aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation, and investment across high-growth sectors. Part of Prime Minister Keir Starmers Plan for Change, the...

Middle East Conflict Spurs Oil Surge and Market Uncertainty as U.S. Weighs Involvement

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, investors are bracing for potential U.S. military involvement and its economic ripple effects. Markets are watching closely as the Trump administration considers joining...

Russian Stocks Flat as MOEX Index Stalls, Commodities Mixed

Russian equities closed flat on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index posting no change at 0.00%. Market activity remained muted, with top-traded stocks like AFK Sistema PJSC (MCX:AFKS), Aeroflot PJSC (MCX:AFLT), and...

South Korea's Trade Minister Heads to U.S. Amid Tariff Talks and Economic Pressure

South Koreas Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is scheduled to visit the United States from June 22 to 27 to continue critical trade negotiations aimed at easing tariffs, the trade ministry announced Saturday. During the visit,...

Japan Cancels Security Talks with U.S. Amid Defense Budget Dispute

Japan has canceled a high-level security meeting with the United States after the Trump administration increased pressure for higher defense spending, according to the Financial Times. The annual 2+2 security talks,...

Politics

U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers to Guam Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

The United States is deploying B-2 stealth bombers to Guam, U.S. officials told Reuters, as President Donald Trump considers whether to support Israel in its escalating conflict with Iran. The move comes amid heightened...

Columbia Grad Mahmoud Khalil Vows to Continue Pro-Palestinian Activism Amid Deportation Fight

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-born Columbia University graduate, has pledged to continue his pro-Palestinian activism after being released on bail from U.S. immigration detention. Greeted by supporters and Representative...

Israel Signals Possible Solo Strike on Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site Amid Tensions

Israel is signaling urgency to act against Irans Fordow nuclear facility, potentially without U.S. support, as concerns mount over Irans nuclear ambitions. Sources say Israeli officialsincluding Prime Minister Benjamin...

Pakistan Backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Pakistan has announced its intention to recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in halting a brief but intense conflict with India earlier this year. Trump claimed credit for...

Erdogan Accuses Israel of Sabotaging Iran Nuclear Talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday accused Israel of deliberately escalating tensions with Iran to derail upcoming nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the United States. Speaking at a meeting of the...

Science

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Reaches New Heights but Ends in Setback

SpaceXs massive Starship rocket, central to Elon Musks vision for interplanetary travel, launched its ninth uncrewed test flight from Starbase, Texas, on May 27, 2025. The two-stage vehiclecomprising the upper-stage...

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation...

Lab-grown meat: you may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research

Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology...

Technology

Meta and Oakley Launch AI Smart Glasses with Meta AI and Camera Features

Meta has expanded its wearable tech portfolio by partnering with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, following the strong market response to its Ray-Ban Meta line. The collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, parent...

US Considers Revoking Chipmaker Authorizations in China Amid Trade Tensions

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reportedly weighing the revocation of special authorizations granted to global chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC, potentially limiting their access to American chipmaking equipment...

Apple Reportedly Eyes AI Startup Perplexity Amid Rising Search Tech Competition

Apple is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, according to Bloomberg News. The internal discussions, which involve Apples MA chief Adrian Perica, services head Eddy...

Meta and Oakley Unveil AI Smart Glasses for Athletes and Adventurers

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has partnered with Oakley to launch the Oakley Meta HSTN, a high-performance AI smart eyewear product blending advanced technology with athletic design. Targeting athletes and active...

BBC Considers Legal Action Against AI Firm Perplexity Over Content Use

The BBC is reportedly preparing legal action against AI search engine Perplexity for allegedly using its content without permission to train artificial intelligence models. According to the Financial Times, the UK public...