J.-Robert Ouimet
Distinguished Alumnus (1994)
Member of the Order of Canada (1998)
Chevalier of the Ordre national du Québec (1994)
Honorary PhD from Université Laval (2009)
Biography
This HEC Montréal alumnus (1956), entrepreneur (Aliments Ouimet-Cordon Bleu Inc.) and philanthropist is actively involved in cultural, charitable and religious causes. He has helped train future business leaders by sharing his vast experience in the food industry. In particular, he sat on the School’s Board of Directors and generously lent his name and support to its Myriam and J.-Robert Ouimet Library, the largest bilingual business library in Canada.