Home: Florida. Profession: Business leader and philanthropist. Organization: Chenevert Family Foundation. Title: Chairman. Significant other: The love of my life, Debbie. Alma mater: HEC Montreal, Bachelor of Commerce in Production Management, 1979. Languages spoken: French, English, and basic Italian, Japanese, and Chinese.
Current project: Advancing cancer care and AI-driven medical innovation. Latest contribution to others: Supporting cancer research and pediatric care through philanthropy. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Refocusing my life after cancer on helping other families facing the disease. Hobbies: Reading, travel, family time, and solving meaningful problems. What cause matters most to you today? Reducing the impact of cancer on families and accelerating better treatments.
Personality profile: Decisive, optimistic, disciplined, team-oriented. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Committed. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust, loyalty, laughter, and mutual respect. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Shared vision, honesty, accountability, and results. What is your greatest joy? Time with my wife, daughters, and grandchildren. How do you relieve stress? Reading and spending time with family.
What’s the best advice you received in your career? Face problems early and fix them completely. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence in medicine. What company or organization do you most admire? Ones that combine innovation, discipline, and purpose. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? My experience with Stage 4 CNS lymphoma.
What is your big idea?
Use AI and connected medical data to accelerate cures and improve patient outcomes.
What change would you like to see in the world? Better access to education, knowledge, and healthcare for every family. What mega-trend most excites you? AI transforming medicine and human potential.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Harrison Ford. What advice would you give your younger self? Trust your instincts, move faster, and enjoy the journey more. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The day I married Debbie. If you could solve one problem in the world tomorrow, what would it be? Finding faster, better cures for cancer.
Personal mission: To improve lives by advancing cancer care. Favorite quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts” (Winston Churchill).
