Marc Parent, C.M.
Saint-Laurent, Quebec
A champion of innovation, Marc Parent mobilized Canada’s aviation industry and propelled it to new heights. Having first left his mark on Bombardier, he then distinguished himself as president and chief executive officer of CAE. Under his leadership, CAE has become a world leader in aircraft pilot training, creating thousands of jobs across Canada and internationally. Actively involved in his community, he also co-chairs the McGill University Health Centre Foundation’s fundraising campaign.