Schulich Celebrates Global Alumni Achievements

The Schulich community gathered on October 30 to celebrate the 2024 Alumni Recognition Awards. The event brought together our vibrant community to honor four exceptional alumni whose achievements in executive leadership, public contribution, innovation and entrepreneurship, and career progression continue to inspire us all. From walking the red carpet to powerful moments on stage, the evening was filled with celebration, inspiration, and Schulich pride.

Special guest from Singapore, Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95), Founder @ LXA / x – Blackstone Partner, SMD and Asia Head of Tactical Opportunities, was our Master of Ceremonies and set the perfect tone, bringing his global experience and deep connection to Schulich to guide the night.

Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95) at podium
Master of Ceremonies Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95)

“The Alumni Recognition Awards are one of our School’s most celebrated traditions – an occasion when the Schulich community comes together to salute the career success of our alumni,” Schulich Dean Detlev Zwick told the audience. “Tonight, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of four of these highly accomplished alumni and proudly introduce a new award category for innovation and entrepreneurship that reflects the growing importance of this area for our School.”

Dean Zwick at podium
Dean Detlev Zwick

This year’s honorees include:

Outstanding Executive Leadership Award: Claude LeBlanc (MBA ’91), President & CEO of Ambac Financial Group, for his visionary transformation in the global insurance sector. Introduced by: Ms. R. Sharon Smith EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, Ambac Financial Group.

Outstanding Progress & Achievement Award: Dan Magliocco (BBA ’92, MBA ’96), President of Danone North America, for his inspiring leadership in FMCG and commitment to purpose-led growth. Introduced by: Jeremy Oxley (MBA ’06), Sr. Vice President, Marketing & E-Commerce, Danone.

Outstanding Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award: Katherine Homuth (BBA ’11), CEO of SRTX, for her industry-shaking innovations at Sheertex®, transforming apparel manufacturing. Introduced by: Eva Lau (MBA ’05) Co-founder and General Partner, Two Small Fish Ventures.

Outstanding Public Contribution Award: Anna Maria Ewing (MBA ’88), for her trailblazing work in finance and tech, as well as her dedication to mentorship and STEM education. Introduced by: Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95) Founder @ LXA / x – Blackstone Partner, SMD and Asia Head of Tactical Opportunities.

Award winners and others on stage
In this photo from left to right: Pam Laycock (President, Schulich Global Alumni Network, MBA ’89); Dean Detlev Zwick, Jeremy Oxley (MBA ’06); Dan Magliocco (BBA ’92, MBA ’98), Anna Maria Ewing (MBA’88), Katherine Homuth (BBA ’11), Claude LeBlanc (MBA ’91), Eva Lau (MBA ‘05), Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95), Sharon Smith, and Christina Niederwanger (Executive Director of Advancement & Alumni Engagement).

Current students were able to participate in the event, allowing them to learn from the recipients and network with numerous Schulich alumni.

“Our alumni community of over 36,000 members is a global powerhouse and plays a vital role in Schulich’s success,” said Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director of Advancement & Alumni Engagement at Schulich. “Our alumni are making a meaningful impact across a wide range of industries around the world, and their accomplishments and career achievements merit our admiration and are truly worth celebrating.”

A special thank you to Sharon Smith, Jeremy Oxley (MBA ’06), Eva Lau (MBA ’05), and Max Stiles for their contributions to making the event an unforgettable evening of recognition and connection!

The event was supported by Presenting Sponsor TD Insurance, as well as Table Sponsors Ambac, Danone, and Manulife.

Submissions for the 2025 Alumni Recognition Awards are open now: https://schulich.yorku.ca/alumni/ara/nomination/.