Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2022-11-09
Invested on: 2024-12-12
Benoît Robert, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Benoît Robert revolutionized the field of mobility. President, CEO and founder of Communauto, North America’s oldest car-sharing company, he expanded the service to 15 Canadian cities, from the Maritimes to the Rockies, and as far away as Paris, France. For nearly three decades, his company has been part of a paradigm shift focused on reducing our environmental footprint and reimagining the sustainable development of our cities. An industry leader, he generously shares his expertise with his international peers and is taking Canadian entrepreneurship to new horizons.