Chris Shannon, Pre-U '76 & David Bensadoun '87, Pre-U '88: Looking ahead

Christopher Shannon joined LCC in 2005. Since then he has overseen the implementation of three strategic plans, the school’s most successful fundraising initiatives and the construction of several state-of-the art learning facilities. Under his leadership, LCC has also developed a clear vision for campus and program development with an emphasis on program excellence, innovation and sustainability. This includes a more global orientation with the adoption of the IB curriculum in the high school, active membership in the Round Square International Association of Schools and broad student participation in the Duke of Edinburgh leadership programs.

During his tenure at LCC, Mr. Shannon has been President of the QAIS and served on the boards of CAIS, Round Square and the Vimy Foundation, which provides unique learning opportunities for young Canadians exploring Canada’s notable WWI legacy. Prior to coming to LCC, Mr. Shannon served for six years as head of school at Stanstead College in Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

A fluently bilingual Montrealer, Christopher Shannon graduated from Selwyn House School and from Pre-University at LCC, making him the first alumnus to head Lower Canada College. He pursued his education at Queen’s (B.A.), Institut universitaire de hautes études internationales – University of Geneva (Master's in International Affairs) and Brock University in Ontario (Master's in Educational Administration). Chris and his wife Hilary have two children: Leah (Pre-U ’06) and Matthew ’07 (Pre-U ’08), both proud graduates of LCC.

David Bensadoun has been the chief executive officer of the ALDO Group since 2017 and is the fourth generation of his family to work in the shoe business. Leading up to his appointment as CEO, he worked in almost every corner of the business, including operations, buying, IT, headed the Call It Spring brand and created a wholesale division of the ALDO brand. A forward-thinking leader with progressive ideas, David’s commitment to corporate social responsibility has seen the company instill a low carbon strategy and become the first fashion footwear and accessories company in the world to be certified as climate neutral for its offices and stores.

He is a firm believer in hands-on philanthropy, and he has succeeded in pairing two of his greatest passions: his drive to give back and rally racing, by participating in a series of international racing events that helped raise over $200,000 for AIDS research. David and his wife Isabelle have three children: Connor ’28, Sloan ’26 and Logan.

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