Yves Lokossou, EMBA 2020, has taken the role of Senior IT and API Director for the National Bank of Canada. Yves brings a strong background in IT and IT management, proud of more than 11 years at Intact, where he held the positions of Senior Director, Computer Engineering as well as Manager of Applications Architecture and IT Security, and Applications Development Manager . In addition to his professional positions in the IT community, Yves has been involved in the EMBA Toastmasters public speaking club for the past two years, and has been elected President for the coming year.
“One of the learnings of my EMBA that has become a mantra in my professional life is to always clearly understand the value proposition of my organization in order to define that of my department. Knowing ‘why do we do what we do’ and ‘how does my team’s work contribute to all of this?’
This greatly facilitates my decision-making and helps me in the orientations that I recommend. ”
What’s more, Yves shared with us that the EMBA public speaking club has also helped him improve his professional performance. The practice of public speaking and improvisation have sharpened his ability to express himself (especially in a business or professional interview context) in a clear, concise and organized manner.
