Richard St-Pierre

Richard is the managing director of DistriQ, the nation's first Innovation Zone. His primary objective is integrating quantum technologies into conventional industries to demonstrate Quantum Economic Advantage. Richard has held multiple board memberships and CxO positions for over thirty years, during which time he has been at the forefront of technology transformations. Richard was awarded one of the Top 10 Innovators of 2017 by the American magazine BizBash. Recently, he directed the creation of C2 by assembling cohorts of influential minds resulting in more than $700 million in annual economic impact. During the COVID pandemic, Richard served as a Strategic Advisor for the Quebec Ministry of Health. Recently, he earned a certificate in Chain Business Model from Oxford University. Harvard Business School, HEC Montréal, ESC in France, and the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China, are among his alma maters. Purpose: To propel the economy and society.