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The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore

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McGill Professor Karl Moore takes you inside his CEO class that is an integral part of the McGill MBA experience. Each week, some of Canada's top leaders spend an hour with Karl discussing their paths to success, insights into the latest business trends, their advice to budding entrepreneurs, their work/life balance and more.

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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 dis... more

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 an... more

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... more

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... more

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Nicolas Mulroney
Co-founding President and CEO of Bond Bakery Brands
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Episode: Nicolas Mulroney, CEO of Bond Bakery Brands & Co-Founding President
Jay Klein
Founder and CEO of The Pur Company (Pure)
The Pur Company
Episode: Jay Klein, Founder and CEO of the Pur Company
Lucas Francioli
McGill alumnus, MoveMate founder
MoveMate
Episode: Lucas Francioli, MoveMate Founder
Nicolas Duvernois
Founder and President of Duvernois Creative Spirits
Duvernois Creative Spirits
Episode: Nicolas Duvernois, President and Founder of Duvernois Creative Spirits
Stéphan Crétier
Founder, chairman, president and CEO of GardaWorld
GardaWorld
Episode: Stéphan Crétier, CEO of GardaWorld
Angela Bonfanti
CEO of CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
CNIB
Episode: Angela Bonfanti, CEO of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Marc Parent
Former CEO of CAE
CAE
Episode: Marc Parent, former CEO of CAE
Mathieu Darche
General Manager and EVP of the New York Islanders (NHL)
New York Islanders
Episode: Mathieu Darche, GM and Executive VP of the New York Islanders
Nathalie Fagnan
CEO of Héma-Québec
Héma-Québec
Episode: Nathalie Fagnan, President and CEO of Héma-Québec

Host

Karl Moore
Host of The CEO Series, McGill University

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great

    A great podcast, highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaouro
    Canada2 years ago
  • Unique access to leaders

    Prof. Moore is a great host - and being well rounded - is able to take the conversation in surprising yet useful places.

    If you care about learning from leaders real experience, beyond the tired clichés of certain leadership literature - this show is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam_Bear_Bear
    Canada5 years ago
  • Actionable advice for business owners

    The perspectives Karl and his guests offer on this podcast are incredible. If you’re looking for key insights and actionable advice for your business, this one is a must-listen! Thanks Karl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Colgan
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Show All Around

    Well structured interviews that allow the invités to open up and share unique, seemingly exclusive, aspects of their life with Professor Karl Moore, the interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeBlanc_M893
    Canada8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the depth and breadth of guest expertise beyond typical leadership clichés.
The host asks insightful questions that pull out real-world, actionable leadership lessons.
Interviews consistently offer practical advice for business owners and executives seeking growth.
Structured, revealing conversations allow guests to share unique experiences and strategies.

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Jay Klein, Founder and CEO of the Pur Company
Q: What core skills from university do you still rely on in running Pure?
Klein emphasizes structure, discipline, accountability, and face-to-face communication as foundational to leadership and business growth.
Jay Klein, Founder and CEO of the Pur Company
Q: What was the impact of Dragon's Den on Pure's growth and geographic reach?
The show increased brand recognition, expanded penetration beyond local markets to other Canadian cities, and helped attract ongoing interest from retailers and partners across the country.
Jay Klein, Founder and CEO of the Pur Company
Q: How did you navigate the tariffs on Swiss-made products, and what did you learn from that experience?
He describes weighing price increases vs absorbing costs, choosing to endure the tariff storm while maintaining long-term growth and supplier relationships, ultimately emerging on the other side when tariffs moderated.
Jay Klein, Founder and CEO of the Pur Company
Q: Tell us about the moment you decided to sit on the other side of the table and test your concept by creating a fake product.
Klein explains he wanted to understand the client side of presenting ideas, so he prototyped a fake chewing gum product to learn how ideas are evaluated and how to navigate client expectations.
Nicolas Mulroney, CEO of Bond Bakery Brands & Co-Founding President
Q: What leadership qualities have helped you scale Bond Bakery Brands?
He emphasizes being a multi‑tool leader who does whatever is needed, builds a strong team, maintains long‑term focus over short‑term gains, and keeps a global, curious mindset to stay ahead of industry shifts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The CEO Series

What is The CEO Series about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series features in-depth conversations with Canada's top leaders, exploring their paths to success, strategic decisions, and industry shifts. Episodes commonly center on leadership philosophy, governance, scaling organizations, culture-building, and adapting to technology—often with practical takeaways for entrepreneurs and executives. The format tends to blend personal origin stories with hard-won business lessons, offering a window into how high-profile leaders think, plan, and execute across sectors such as finance, healthcare, tech, sports, and public policy. A notable strength is the host's ability to pull out actionable frameworks and cross-industry insights, making it useful for listeners who want to translate leadership lessons... more

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Recent guests on The CEO Series include:

1. Nicolas Mulroney
2. Jay Klein
3. Lucas Francioli
4. Nicolas Duvernois
5. Stéphan Crétier
6. Angela Bonfanti
7. Marc Parent
8. Mathieu Darche

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