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Richard J. Renaud

Officer
2026

A recognized specialist in corporate restructuring in Canada, the United States, and Europe for more than forty years, and an outstanding Montreal philanthropist, seasoned business leader Richard J. Renaud has consistently placed his business expertise at the service of the community’s well-being.

A graduate of Loyola College, he played a pivotal role in the life of Concordia University, where his commitment helped transform the Loyola Campus, notably through the science complex that bears his name. His concern for society’s most vulnerable has been particularly evident through his work with Centraide, to which he brought his exceptional fundraising expertise. He was also instrumental in establishing the Roasters Foundation, which promotes entrepreneurial philanthropy and supports innovative initiatives in healthcare, education, and the arts. For all these reasons, Richard J. Renaud embodies a committed, ambitious, and enduring philanthropy that has helped strengthen Montréal and its communities.

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