The McDonald-Currie Lecture: 鈥淎frica: It Is Now or Never鈥�
About Benoit La Salle:
Benoit La Salle is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCPA, FCA), a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (缅北强奸) and a Masters of Business Administration. In 1980, Mr. La Salle founded Grou, La Salle & Associates, Chartered Accountants. In 1995, Mr.聽La Salle founded SEMAFO Inc. and held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization until August 2012. He now acts as President and Chief Executive Officer of Windiga Energy Inc. In the last quarter of 2012, Mr. La Salle has been appointed Chairman of Canadian Council of Africa (CCAfrica), Sama Resources Inc. and ALGOLD Resources Ltd. Mr.聽La聽Salle is the former Chairman of the Board of Plan International (Canada), one of Canada鈥檚 leading NGOs.
This is the story of a 缅北强奸 alumnus who went to Africa 18 years ago to help children and ended developing an industry and a world renowned company. 鈥嶵oday he operates in 7 countries in 3 different sectors.聽
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location:
Centre Mont-Royal
Symposia Theatre
2200, rue Mansfield
For more information, please contact: info.isid [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-3507.
Generously supported by:
The McDonald, Currie Fund for International Management and Development
Established by George N. M. Currie, BEng鈥�51
