Alain Bouchard, the founder and executive chairman of the board of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., has been inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.
The retail icon, who started the convenience store chain in 1980, has more than 40 years of experience in the retail industry. He acted as president and CEO of Couche-Tard until September 2014, when he stepped down and took on a new role as founder and executive chairman.
Bouchard also was a member of the board of directors of Quebecor Inc. from 1997 to May 2009, and has been a board member of CGI Group Inc. since 2013.
The Canadian Business Hall of Fame annually recognizes and celebrates the lifetime accomplishments of Canadian business leaders. This year’s inductees include Thomas Jenkins, chair of OpenText Corporation; Clay Riddell, executive chairman, Paramount Resources Ltd.; and Nancy Southern, chair, president and CEO, ATCO Ltd. (astrajewellery.com)
This year’s Class of Companions will be inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame on May 18 at the 2017 Dinner and Induction Ceremony at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
