Diane Dunlop-Hébert and Norman Hébert

Diane Dunlop-Hébert is a passionate philanthropist and proud Quebecer and Canadian who has dedicated her life to advancing the role of women and children in society. A graduate of Concordia with a BComm, she became a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec before turning her energy to volunteer leadership in the not-for-profit sector, with a focus on sports governance. A tireless champion of equity and opportunity in sport, she served as president of Golf Canada and as a two-term president of Golf Quebec, in 2007 and 2008. She currently sits on the General Committee of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotland. Her impact, both in Canada and internationally, continues to elevate women in sport.

Norman Hébert is executive chair of Groupe Park Avenue, the family automotive business his father founded in 1959. Over more than four decades in the industry, he has chaired dealer councils for numerous manufacturers and held leadership roles within the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association. He served as chair of Concordia’s Board of Governors from 2012 to 2020 and is chair of the Advisory Board for Volt-Age, Concordia's $123-million Canada First Research Excellence Fund initiative advancing decarbonization and resilient communities. He also serves as chair of the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Civil Law at the University of Ottawa and as chair of the board of directors of the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation. A Member of the Order of Canada appointed in 2017 for his leadership in the automotive sector, Hébert earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Concordia in 1977 and a law degree from the University of Ottawa in 1980.

Together, Diane and Norman have built a shared legacy of civic leadership, philanthropy and community engagement in Quebec and beyond. Their deep and enduring connection to Concordia — as alumni, advocates and long-time supporters — reflects a lifelong commitment to education, equity and the vitality of their community.

Diane Dunlop-Hébert and Norman Hébert address the John Molson School of Business convocation ceremony on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12 p.m.