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Mr. Rupert James Duchesne

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Member of the Order of Canada

    Awarded on: 2016-05-12
    Invested on: 2017-08-25
    Rupert Duchesne is an exemplar of business and community leadership. A former executive of Air Canada, he pioneered the development of its frequent flyer program from a division within the company to an independent global enterprise. Under his innovative stewardship, Aimia has become a worldwide leader in loyalty management, redefining the way businesses build relationships with customers. In addition, he is a devoted patron of the arts and supporter of health care, noted for his work as vicepresident of the Art Gallery of Ontario and chair of the Brain Canada Foundation.