Guy Cormier, 2022 Concordia Honorary Doctorate

Guy Cormier, MBA
For his business vision and social conscience
Guy Cormier began his career at Caisse Desjardins as a cashier. He steadily moved his way up and eventually became the youngest-ever president and CEO of the Desjardins Group, in 2016.
Within the cooperative, Cormier has demonstrated his commitment to social issues through the creation of a Youth Advisory Committee and an accelerated professional development plan for women. He also oversaw the adoption of Desjardin’s first diversity and inclusion plan, and creation of the Grand Movement Fund to support infrastructure initiatives across Quebec and Ontario.
Cormier is also a member of the board of Forces AVENIR Foundation and the Conference Board of Canada.