Mission
We ignite a passion for human-centered innovation, equipping Rotman MBA students to shape the future of business through design.
Vision
To inspire the next generation of business designers who will be able to tackle complex problems.
Kevin Liu,
President
“Make it simple, but significant.” Kevin believes design can turn complexity into clarity and impact, with strategy giving it staying power.
With experience in innovation funding, freelance design, and customer insights at OLG, he’s passionate about using business design to build more intuitive and inclusive organizations.
Divyank Tyagi,
VP Marketing
Divyank is a media and marketing professional with experience in startups, strategic partnerships, and content production. An award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of Djinns Mediaworks, he’s passionate about blending creativity, entertainment, and business strategy.
Alice Tu,
VP Rotman Design Challenge
Alice has led brand strategy, operations, and business transformation across startups and consulting, from launching cross-border programs to scaling R&D. A 2025 Rotman Design Challenge finalist (2nd place), she’s passionate about solving complex problems where strategy, operations, and design intersect.
Rafa Salud,
VP Rotman Design Challenge
Rafa brings experience in financial services and fintech, and most recently at Manulife, where he worked on customer experience and digital strategy. At Rotman, he’s earned top finishes in the Technology Strategy and Service Design Case Competitions, and as VP RDC, he’s passionate about applying design to tackle complex, real-world challenges.
Cole McClean,
VP Operations
Cole has experience spanning consulting, analytics, and research, from leading client solutions at IMI International to advising on sport policy and academic initiatives at Brock University. As VP Operations, he leverages his blend of strategy and execution to ensure BDC events run seamlessly.
Oluwaseun Adesanya,
VP Operations
With over a decade in finance across PwC and American Tower, Oluwaseun has led strategy, FP&A, and transformation initiatives spanning Africa and global markets. At Rotman, he brings his expertise in execution and stakeholder alignment to strengthen BDC’s operations and events.
Nilay Rambhia,
VP Industry Relations
Nilay brings experience in product innovation, sales, and brand strategy, having worked with global names like Speedo, Puma, and L’Oréal. He’s passionate about creating sustainable, customer-centric solutions that elevate brands and drive meaningful impact.
Prashant Shashikumar,
VP Industry Relations
Prashant has worked across consulting, strategy, and entrepreneurship, from shaping digital payments strategy at FSS and advising social impact organizations at Sattva Consulting to co-founding a wellness startup recognized at SFU’s XFuture. He’s passionate about building partnerships that connect innovation with real-world impact.
Soumik Shome,
VP Education
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Soumik brings experience in healthcare strategy, fintech, and sustainability, where he’s driven growth through pricing, go-to-market planning, and operational optimization. A collaborative problem solver, he excels at aligning stakeholders and turning data into actionable strategy.
Saba Owji,
VP MEMBA
Saba brings over a decade of experience in consulting, construction management, and real estate, including leadership roles at PwC and Equity Stone. With expertise in project delivery and stakeholder engagement, she’s passionate about building strong industry partnerships that create impact.