Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 3, 2011
• Invested on: May 25, 2012

Aldo Bensadoun is as well-known for his entrepreneurial acumen as for his philanthropic activities. Founder and CEO of the ALDO Group, he built up an internationally renowned retail business. By fostering social commitment, he created a responsible company that was one of the first in the world to be actively engaged in the fight against AIDS. Moreover, he personally-and often discretely-gives generous support to several organizations in his community.