Yves Beauchamp

Biography

Yves Beauchamp has been President and Chief Executive Officer of ADM since September 5, 2023. Prior to this appointment, he served as Vice-Principal, Administration and Finance, at McGill University. Under his leadership, his teams notably accelerated the revitalization and renewal of the University’s buildings and infrastructure. He has also served as Full Professor and Director General of École de technologie supérieure (ETS), as well as Vice-Rector responsible for the development of the Université de Montréal’s new Outremont campus.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, a Master’s degree in Applied Sciences from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada, designation as a Knight of the Ordre national du Québec, the Medal of the National Assembly of Québec, and a tribute from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec recognizing his exceptional contribution to research and teaching. He is also the recipient of the Builder Innovation System Award from the Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Québec. He was named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, which he also served as President, and was awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and Diamond Jubilee Medal.