On Thursday, March 13, 2014, meet over 100 senior leaders from the Vancouver business community. The Leaders Reception is organized exclusively for our MBA’s and is a fantastic opportunity for you to build your network and engage with potential internship employers. This is the biggest and most prestigious BCC event of the MBA program, and we look forward to seeing you ALL there.  RSVP on COOL!

Location:  Spanish Ballroom, Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

*Welcome*

Robert Helsley                                                                                                                     Dean and Grosvenor Professor of Cities, Business Economics & Public Policy                 Sauder School of Business

*Keynote*

John Montalbano
CEO, RBC Global Asset Management
UBC BCom, 1988

*Light refreshments will be served*

Note:  Business attire and Sauder name tag required for this event

Methanex’s Corporate Development team will be coming to the Sauder School of Business on Thursday February 6th at 12:30-2:00 pm in HA 966 to present an overview of the company and its strategic plan to maintain its position as the world’s largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. The team will also provide more insight on the current Business Development Internship opportunity.

Presenters:
Karen Schaefer – Director, Strategy and Corporate Development
Chris Chong-Ping – Manager, Corporate Development
Matt Stevenson – Senior Business Development Analyst

Company Description
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Methanex is a truly global enterprise with an international management team that has guided its growth since Methanex was incorporated in 1992.

Through acquisitions, mergers and construction of production facilities around the world, the company has grown to become the global leader in methanol. Methanex has manufacturing, marketing and supply chain capabilities in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East and throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Every day, approximately 1000 employees around the world work together in a global team environment to achieve the company’s business objectives. Methanex’s core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism have made us the preferred methanol supplier for our customers.  Come be a part of our team!

Internship Opportunity
Methanex has an exciting analyst opportunity within their Corporate Development team. The purpose of this internship is to perform quantitative analysis supporting project research, investment decisions and strategic initiatives being considered by Methanex globally.  This will include both detailed discrete analysis and valuation in support of specific opportunities, as well as broader research and analysis of industry and market structure and economic drivers.  For more information on this opportunity, please see the job posting on Cool for Business Development Intern.

Sign up on COOL under “Events” tab if you are interested in attending this event!