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André Desmarais was born on 26 October, 1956 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a businessman. Discover André Desmarais's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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26 October, 1956 |
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26 October |
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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Canada |
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He is a member of famous businessman with the age 68 years old group.
André Desmarais Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is André Desmarais's Wife?
His wife is France Chrétien (m. 1981)
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Paul Desmarais Sr. Jacqueline Maranger |
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France Chrétien (m. 1981) |
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4 including Olivier Desmarais |
André Desmarais Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is André Desmarais worth at the age of 68 years old? André Desmarais’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from Canada. We have estimated
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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In 2020, after 24 years as co-chief executive officer of Power Corporation, Desmarais retired from this role. He continues to play an active role in the governance of Power Corporation and maintains his position as deputy chairman of the board.
In August 2016, The Wall Street Journal mentions that André Desmarais and his brother Paul Jr. "are readying their 34-year-old sons (Olivier Desmarais and Paul Desmarais III) to take over Power Corp".
In November 2015, André Desmarais and his wife donated 3 million Canadian dollars to the Montreal Heart Institute.
- 2009: Made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec
Appointed in 2003 to the international council of the JP Morgan Chase Bank until 2010.
Member of the Hong Kong Chief Executive's Council of International Advisers from 1998 to 2007.
He married France Chrétien Desmarais, the daughter of former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien, on May 23, 1981. They have four children.
Desmarais began his career at Campeau Corporation in 1979. From 1980 to 1981, he was special assistant to the Minister of Justice of Canada. Between 1981 and 1982, he was an institutional investment counsellor at Richardson Greenshields Ltd. In 1983, Desmarais returned to Power Corporation of Canada. In 1984, he was appointed president and chief operating officer of Gesca ltée and chairman and chief executive officer of Power Broadcasting Inc., in 1988. In 1991, he became president and chief operating officer of Power Corporation of Canada. In 1994, he was named chairman of Power Pacific Corporation Limited; director and member of the executive committee of Power Corporation of Canada and Power Financial Corporation. In 1996, Desmarais was appointed president and co-chief executive officer of Power Corporation of Canada and deputy chairman of Power Financial Corporation. In May 2008, he was also appointed deputy chairman of Power Corporation of Canada and became executive co-chairman of Power Financial Corporation.
André Desmarais is currently deputy chairman of the company his father took control of in 1968, Power Corporation, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is also deputy chairman of Power Financial. Power Corporation is an international management and holding company that focuses on financial services in North America, Europe and Asia. Its core holdings are leading insurance, retirement, wealth management and investment businesses, including a portfolio of alternative asset investment platforms. Through its European-based affiliate, the Pargesa group, it also has significant holdings in a portfolio of global companies based in Europe.
André Desmarais OC OQ (born October 26, 1956) is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist.