Professor James M. Mackay
In 2010, Jim became Director, Strategy Field Studies in the MBA Program at the Schulich School of Business (York University) and Academic Director of the York Consulting Group. Jim had a full time teaching role at the now Schulich School of Business in 1985 for two years, and continued as a part timer teaching MBA courses in strategy and chairing strategy field studies. Over the past quarter century, Jim has chaired over 300 strategy studies across every industry. Early in his career, Jim spent a year as a Lecturer at the Ivey School of Business. Jim entered management consulting with Hickling-Johnston Ltd., a national strategy and organization firm and rose from Consultant to Senior Partner. After the firm was acquired, Jim served as a Principal with Mercer Consulting until 1985. In 1986, Jim founded a strategy boutique, Berkeley Consulting Group with former colleagues. Over time, as Managing Partner, Jim built a strong set of associates and formed in Canada and with Square Peg International in the U.K. Berkeley Consulting Group focuses on supporting boards and executives lead their organizations through strategic transitions. With its network of associates, Berkeley provides consulting in strategic planning, change management, organization effectiveness, and governance to private, public and not-for-profit sector clients. Jim received his B.A. from the University of Toronto (Hons. Economics), his MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario), and became a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) in 1979.
Devon Reid Mok
Devon is a second year MBA student at the Schulich School of Business, and holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Political Science from Queen’s University. Prior to joining YCG, Devon worked as a digital marketing strategist for China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, where he engaged in the development and implementation of targeted advertising campaigns and promotional initiatives aimed at Western audiences. More recently, Devon worked for the Centre for Global Enterprise (CGE) at Schulich, where he established a robust network of cooperative arrangements with key government agencies and private bodies to promote the school’s internationally focused service offerings. Devon brings to the firm over three years of experience in the areas of marketing and business development. In addition to his work with YCG, he currently serves as a member of the executive team for the Schulich Case Analysis Club (CAC).
Professor James M. Mackay
In 2010, Jim became Director, Strategy Field Studies in the MBA Program at the Schulich School of Business (York University) and Academic Director of the York Consulting Group. Jim had a full time teaching role at the now Schulich School of Business in 1985 for two years, and continued as a part timer teaching MBA courses in strategy and chairing strategy field studies. Over the past quarter century, Jim has chaired over 300 strategy studies across every industry. Early in his career, Jim spent a year as a Lecturer at the Ivey School of Business. Jim entered management consulting with Hickling-Johnston Ltd., a national strategy and organization firm and rose from Consultant to Senior Partner. After the firm was acquired, Jim served as a Principal with Mercer Consulting until 1985. In 1986, Jim founded a strategy boutique, Berkeley Consulting Group with former colleagues. Over time, as Managing Partner, Jim built a strong set of associates and formed in Canada and with Square Peg International in the U.K. Berkeley Consulting Group focuses on supporting boards and executives lead their organizations through strategic transitions. With its network of associates, Berkeley provides consulting in strategic planning, change management, organization effectiveness, and governance to private, public and not-for-profit sector clients. Jim received his B.A. from the University of Toronto (Hons. Economics), his MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario), and became a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) in 1979.