Geneviève Fortier

Biography

 Ms. Geneviève Fortier is Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Government Affairs and Corporate Communications. In addition to overseeing all strategic initiatives aimed at promoting and preserving McKesson Canada’s reputation, Ms. Fortier is responsible for the strategy to represent McKesson’s interests in terms of public health policies with federal and provincial governments. She is also responsible for developing and implementing strategies and solutions to attract, develop and retain top talent within the company.   Since joining McKesson Canada in 2007, Ms. Fortier has also been responsible for Legal Affairs, Corporate Security and Six Sigma. Prior to joining the organization, Ms. Fortier held several executive positions in human resources, particularly at Reitmans Canada, Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. and BioChem Pharma Inc.   Ms. Fortier is Chair of the Board of Directors for CHU Sainte-Justine. She was President of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations and, for several years, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et relations industrielles agréés du Québec.   Mrs. Fortier was awarded the PRIX DE L’ACADÉMIE DE LA PERFORMANCE™ for her leadership and outstanding contribution to the human resources field. The Interprofessional Council also awarded her the MÉRITE PROFESSIONNEL in 2006 for her contribution to the development and growth of the human resources profession in Quebec.   Ms. Fortier holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from Laval University in Quebec City.

Research Interest

 economics