Paul Genest

Paul Genest has been senior vice-president of Power Corporation since 2016. He was senior vice-president of Power Financial from 2016 until 2020. His background includes government, academia, and business. He served in a number of portfolios as a Deputy Minister in the Ontario Government. He also served in the federal government as Director of Policy and Research for Prime Minister Jean Chretien.

Paul is on the board of the National Gallery of Canada Foundation and is a board member of Business for the Arts and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He also volunteers with the Pine River Institute, which provides residential treatment for youth with mental health and substance issues.

Paul joined the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Ontario Regional Board in 2016.