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Richard Dufresne

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Chief Financial Officer at Loblaw Companies Limited
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Richard Dufresne is a seasoned finance executive serving as CFO of Loblaw and President of George Weston Limited. With over 20 years in retail, including key roles in the Shoppers Drug Mart acquisition, he drives major financial and corporate strategy. He holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School.

Richard is a passionate leader, frequently expressing pride in his teams successes, particularly the growth of the Maxi brand in Quebec. He actively champions workplace equity, highlighting internal programs that recognize and create opportunities for women and allies within the organization, reflecting a commitment to strengthening company culture.

He holds the unique dual responsibility of being the President of the parent company, George Weston, while also serving as the CFO of its largest subsidiary, Loblaw.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Retail Financial Strategy
As CFO of two major retail-focused companies, he is deeply involved in financial performance, acquisitions, and navigating competitive market pricing.
Discount Banner Growth
Publicly celebrates the expansion of the Maxi discount grocery brand in Quebec, showing a focus on the value-oriented segment of the retail market.
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Career

Work history

3-2012
Chief Financial Officer
Loblaw Companies Limited
3-2012
President and Chief FInancial Officer George Weston Limited
George Weston Limited
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Media appearances

Loblaw Companies Limited Announces Senior Management Changes Effective by Q1 2024. Featured in Newswire Canada
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Education
1990 - 1992
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Ivey Business School at Western University
1985 - 1988
Bachelor of Science - BS
Université Laval
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