Paul Desbaillets

Paul Desbaillets, BFA 03, is co-owner of the Burgundy Lion Group, whose establishments include the Burgundy Lion Pub, Bishop & Bagg and three locations of Brit & Chips.

In addition to donating food and time to various causes, Desbaillets has raised over $200,000 via the annual GOAL soccer tournament for charities including Tyndale St. Georges Community Centre and the Montreal Community Cares Foundation.

He also volunteers to judge case competitions at the John Molson School of Business.

“Paul is the finest example of using his Concordia studies to succeed and taking that success and helping others,” says his friend and nominator.

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