Patrick Pichette

Patrick Pichette

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Patrick Pichette is the chairman of Lightspeed Commerce Inc. He played a key role in the company's strategic review process, ultimately supporting the decision to remain public. Pichette noted that the company's transformation plan offers the best path to maximize shareholder value.

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Tech executive Patrick Pichette floated the idea of a $500,000 departure tax to any educated Canadian who moves abroad.

A wave of young digital nomads is leaving Canada for cheaper, warmer countries
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-23
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Patrick Pichette, a partner at Inovia Capital and a member of the federal government’s AI task force, wrote in his submission last fall that Ottawa should declare Cohere a national champion.

Cohere beats forecast with $240-million in annual recurring revenue
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-15
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Pichette has served on the board for seven years including multiple terms as chair.

Lightspeed names two new directors as part of board shakeup
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-25
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Patrick Pichette is the chairman of Lightspeed and discussed the company's strategic review.

Lightspeed stock crashes after company abandons sale process, buys back stock instead
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-09
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