Isabelle Valois, a 2018 EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal alumna, has recently been appointed as Senior Director, Channel Strategy – International at Walter Surface Technologies. Walter Surface Technologies, a company founded in Montreal in 1952, provides high productivity abrasives, power tools, tooling, chemical solutions and environmental solutions for the metal working industry.

In her new role at Walter, Isabelle will manage a dedicated team comprised of marketing, e-commerce and graphics professionals. Isabelle is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years’ experience in marketing and strategic development. Her career highlights include the implementation of global market forecasting and competitive watch program, collaborating cross-functionally in the reorganization of the North American channel strategies, and the successful launch of revenue-generating programs.

“The McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA has allowed me to get to know myself better, to capitalize on my strengths and to increase my confidence as a manager. When you know yourself, you are a better resource for your team and those around you, ”says Isabelle.

Isabelle holds an Executive MBA from McGill and HEC Montreal, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration from the ESG School of Management, UQAM.