Fifty standout alumni are being distinguished as part of our university’s 50th anniversary. Each has made a significant impact on their field and on society. One Great Concordian will be revealed weekly, until August 2025.
Champion of the wrongfully convicted
‘The truth is not afraid of questions’
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Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics
Ambassador of Canada to the Holy See
Author and playwright
Founder and CEO of Serna Bio
CEO of Telus
Award-winning dancer, choreographer and artistic director
Acclaimed actor
Consul General of Canada
Acclaimed artist
Scholar, researcher and advocate for Indigenous knowledge
Stanley Cup-winning NHL executive
Biotech trailblazer and global health philanthropist
Scientist, inventor and entrepreneur
Real-estate developer and social entrepreneur
Visual artist, researcher and educator
Award-winning visual artist
Award-winning cinematographer
Award-winning news anchor
Founder and CEO of PixMob
Community organizer and executive director of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal
Director and CEO of the National Gallery of Canada
Distinguished academic and advocate
Wealth management veteran
Emmy Award-winning actress
Canadian Senator
Former Grand Chief of Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee
President of PlusCo Venture Studio
Tony Award-winning scenographer
All-star placekicker
Experienced trial attorney
Sustainable fashion and design innovator
Dedicated alumna, volunteer and donor
Trailblazing engineer
General counsel with the Department of Justice Canada
Executive chair of Sun Life Canada
Engineer and institutional executive
Driven Rhodes Scholarship recipient
Auditor General of Canada
Philanthropist and restaurant-management mogul
Multifaceted entertainer
Digital accessibility guru
Filmmaker and actor
President and CEO of Manulife Canada
Artist, community organizer and pre-eminent builder of Concordia
Nobel Peace Prize co-laureate
Pioneering entrepreneur and ocean engineer
Concordia’s first Rhodes Scholar
Socially conscious property developer
Groundbreaking neuroscientist
Our new cohort of honourees builds on our original 40 Great Concordians.
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