Gérald Tremblay
| Gérald Tremblay | |
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| 41st Mayor of Montreal | |
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In office January 1, 2002 – November 5, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre Bourque |
| Succeeded by |
Jane Cowell-Poitras (Acting) Michael Applebaum |
| Minister of Industry, Commerce, Science and Technology | |
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In office 1989–1994 |
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| Premier |
Robert Bourassa Daniel Johnson, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Paillé |
| MNA for Outremont | |
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In office 1989–1996 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre Fortier |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Étienne Laporte |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 20, 1942 Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party |
Union Montréal (defunct) Quebec Liberal Party (provincial) |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne Tailleur |
| Relations | Marcel Tremblay (brother) |
| Children | Marie-Laurence, Georges-Étienne |
| Alma mater |
University of Ottawa Harvard Business |
| Profession | Entrepreneur Businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Gérald Tremblay (born September 20, 1942) is a former Canadian politician and businessman who served as mayor of Montreal from 2002 until his resignation in 2012. He also served as president of the Montreal Metropolitan Community. Before becoming mayor he had a long career in business and management. Tremblay resigned as Mayor on November 5, 2012 following allegations of corruption made at the Charbonneau Commission.
Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Tremblay grew up in Montreal, where his family moved when he was four years old. His parents, Georges Albert Tremblay, a notary, and Rollande Forest, had four boys: Michel, Gérald, Marcel, and François. He obtained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Ottawa in 1969, and was admitted to the Bar of Quebec in 1970. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School in 1972.
He was a professor and lecturer at HEC Montréal from 1974 to 1977.
He then served as a senior manager in several companies. He worked at a consulting firm from 1977 to 1981, the Fédération des caisses d'entraide économique du Québec from 1981 to 1982, as well as various businesses in the hospitality and retail industry from 1982 to 1986 and the Société de développement industriel from 1986 to 1989. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Hydro-Québec, as well as the governor of the Quebec MBA Association.
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