Bio

Patrick is the CEO, leads NAMAKOR holdings, and is a member of the investment committee. He has completed over CAD $300 million in transactions as a private investor. An entrepreneur at heart, he has owned and managed franchises in the F&B business, participated in the acquisition of various SMEs and, as an owner, actively contributed to their growth globally. In addition to owning and managing businesses, Patrick has extensive banking experience from BMO and National Bank of Canada, where he has financed over CAD $250MM of lower to middle market transactions. In addition to his leading role at NAMAKOR Holdings, Patrick is an active YPO board member (Young Presidents’ Organization) in both Canada and the United States and shares his skills, experience and extensive network of contacts with the top management of North American businesses. An administration graduate from UQAM, Patrick Dussault also has a graduate diploma in financial analysis and has received training at McDonald’s University, the fast-food restaurant giant. Committed to the well-being of the community, Patrick is currently a member of the board of the Tampa zoo in Florida.