Richard Leblanc

Dr. Richard Leblanc is a Professor of Governance, Law & Ethics and Graduate Program Director for the MFAc program at York University's School of Administrative Studies. He holds a PhD from York University, JD from University of Detroit Mercy, LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School, LLB from University of Windsor, and MBA from University of Toronto.

An award-winning expert in corporate governance, he specializes in board effectiveness, director assessment, executive compensation, and risk governance. He founded Boardexpert.com and leads the LinkedIn Group 'Boards and Advisors' with 30,000+ members. His editorial work includes The Handbook of Board Governance (Wiley, 3rd ed. 2024).

Research emphasizes practical governance frameworks, director competencies, and regulatory compliance. Recent publications analyze board oversight of corporate culture and nonprofit governance.

Awards include Fellowship designations from Canadian and international management consulting institutes. He maintains extensive consultancy with regulators and corporations worldwide.