Mr. Serge Godin

  • MontrÚal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Member of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: April 6, 2006
    • Invested on: February 09, 2007

    Without a doubt, Serge Godin is one of our great information technology entrepreneurs. In 1976, he founded CGI, which became, under his guiding hand, not only one of the largest independent consulting and informatics management firms in North America, but also a good corporate citizen. Aware of the responsibilities that go along with success, he has established and financed the Fondation Jeunesse-Vie to help troubled youth and has participated in numerous fundraising campaigns in the health and education sectors.

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: May 12, 2016
    • Invested on: May 12, 2017

    Serge Godin, O.C., O.Q.
    Montreal, QuÚbec

    For his contributions to the information technology sector through CGI Group, and for his philanthropic contributions.

    Serge Godin is a model of leadership and social engagement. One of our most illustrious entrepreneurs, he has successfully grown his company, CGI Group, into a global powerhouse of information technology of which Canada can be proud. He is also working to strengthen the social foundations of his community and country. Through his Fondation Jeunesse-Vie, he is increasingly helping to advance education and improve the well-being of disadvantaged youth, as well as promote the fine arts and cultural life.
    This is a promotion within the Order.