Early Life
Richard Fortin was born in 1949 or 1950. He earned a bachelor's degree in management with a major in finance from Université Laval in Quebec City.
Rise to Success
Fortin worked in finance for 13 years, becoming a vice-president of the Canadian subsidiary of Société Générale. In 1984, he co-founded Couche-Tard. From 1984 to 2008, he served as the Chief Financial Officer, and from 2008 to 2011, he was Chairman. In March 2019, Couche-Tard's rising share price made Fortin a billionaire.
Key Business Strategies
Fortin was instrumental in the expansion of Couche-Tard, a convenience store giant that owns the Circle K chain. Couche-Tard has over 14,000 stores and generated $63 billion in annual revenue. He focused on strategic acquisitions and expansion, leading to global growth.
Philanthropy
Fortin's Fondation Lise et Richard Fortin supports causes such as assistance for the elderly and services for children who are survivors of sexual assault.