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Barry F. Lorenzetti

Knight
2022

Entrepreneur and visionary, Barry F. Lorenzetti founded BFL CANADA in 1987. A proud Montrealer, he built the largest independent insurance brokerage in Canada by creating a unique business model: employees are shareholders in the company, which operates in 24 cities across Canada.

An advocate for inclusive business environments, he is responsible for the creation of the Barry F. Lorenzetti Centre for Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership. His continued contribution to the development of women's hockey (Centre 21.02) and his unwavering support for the cause of mental health through his BFLF Foundation, make Barry F. Lorenzetti a discreet philanthropist who is proud of his origins.

The picture and biographical information appearing on this page were current at the time this person was admitted to the Ordre de Montréal.