Professor Francois Colbert, C.M.

Professor François Colbert, C.M.

Professor François Colbert is a prominent professor of marketing and holder of the Carmelle and Rémi Marcoux Chair in Arts Management at HEC Montréal.123 He is also the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Management.23

Key facts about Professor Colbert:

• Has been actively involved in the arts and cultural field for over 40 years35
• Awarded the Order of Canada in 2002 for his achievements and contributions to arts management23
• Named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 200523
• Author of over 200 publications including the book "Marketing Culture and the Arts" published in 15 languages23
• Founding Editor of the International Journal of Arts Management23
• Served on the boards of directors of numerous cultural organizations, including the Canada Council for the Arts23

Professor Colbert is also the Head of the Master of Management in International Arts Management program at HEC Montréal.124 He has co-directed this program since January 2012.2