Richard St-Pierre

As a passionate builder and social business advocate, I believe that creativity is the path to connecting ideas and execution. I have transformed this thinking into my purpose and goal as C2 Montréal’s CEO, since 2014.

C2 Montréal was voted the most innovative meeting of North America in 2014 by BizBash. Along with my dedicated team, we dare to bring this title to the next level, and become the single most creative conference in the world. Created by Sid Lee with founding partner Cirque du Soleil, C2 Montréal aims to reinvent the concept of the annual international conference to better explore the “commerce-creativity” dynamic and its potential to redefine the business world. Every year, this three-day immersive event invites more than 4,000 participants to dive head first in an intellectually and physically stimulating environment with the purpose of developing their creative leadership skills, and help them redefine the way they conduct business.

Prior to my journey at C2 Montréal, I cumulated more than 25 years in operations, sales and corporate planning in various organizations, from the government to private corporations. My leadership style reflects my desire to connect individuals and partners sharing similar business values. As for my management style, my focus constantly remains on growth and tangible results, as proved by my solid track record in building and managing new ventures in North America and international markets.

My academic background is as rich and diverse as my professional experience. I studied at Harvard Business School, HEC Montréal, as well as the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing (China).

When not attending or organizing a business conference, I enjoy venturing off beaten paths. I completed the following treks:
• The Annapournas, Thorung La pass (5400m), Nepal
• The Guagua Pichincha (4400m), and Cotopaxi (5987m), Ecuador
• The Gobi and Taklamakan deserts, China
• The Andes, Machu Picchu, Peru

About C2 MTL

C2 Montréal is an immersive three-day event that appeals as much to the left half of your brain as it does to the right through a vast array of non-traditional experiences. World-renowned speakers, interactive exhibits, collaborative workshops and a collective experience all take place within a custom-designed Innovation Village built exclusively for the event by C2 Montréal. C2 Montréal unites the cream of the international business crop and works to stimulate creative and even visionary thinking to commercial problems. This is encouraged through an immersive environment that fosters collaboration and the emergence of innovative business solutions. C2 Montréal was founded and Imagined by the Sid Lee creative agency in collaboration with Founding Partner Cirque du Soleil, Leadership Partner Microsoft and Technology Partner EMC