# Serge Godin

> Serge Godin is the Canadian founder and board co-chair of CGI. He launched the consulting business in Québec City in 1976, served as president and CEO until 2006 and became co-chair in 2025 as Julie Godin took the executive chair. His career centres on client relationships, employee participation, acquisitions and building an enduring institution.

- **Role:** Founder and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors at CGI
- **Organizations:** CGI, Godin Family Foundation, Distinction Capital
- **From:** Shipshaw, Canada
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Education:** College diploma in computer science, Cégep de Jonquière, MBA coursework; program not completed, Université Laval
- **Known for:** Built CGI from its 1976 founding into an international IT and business consulting company., Officer of the Order of Canada., Officer of the National Order of Quebec, 2007.

## Career timeline

- **1976** — Founded CGI in Québec City; André Imbeau joined later that year.
- **1986** — CGI became a public company.
- **1998** — CGI merged with Bell Sygma.
- **2000** — Established the Godin Family Foundation.
- **2004** — CGI acquired American Management Systems.
- **2006** — Moved from president and CEO to executive chairman.
- **2012** — CGI completed its Logica acquisition on August 20.
- **2025** — Became board co-chair; Julie Godin became executive chair.
- **2026** — CGI marked its fiftieth anniversary.

## Achievements

- Built CGI from its 1976 founding into an international IT and business consulting company.
- Officer of the Order of Canada.
- Officer of the National Order of Quebec, 2007.
- Inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame, 2008.
- Horatio Alger Association honoree, 2015.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Quebec Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024.
- Chevalier of France’s Légion d’honneur, 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — CGI’s fiftieth-anniversary communications identify Godin as founder and board co-chair.
- **2025-10** — Serge and Julie Godin were featured speakers for a Montreal chamber of commerce discussion on leadership, succession and CGI’s future on October 30.
- **2025-01** — Became board co-chair on January 29, focusing on major acquisitions and large client engagements.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cgi.com/en/management/serge-Godin

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