Laurent A. Picard (27 October 1927 – 29 August 2012) was a French-Canadian businessman and former president of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Born in Quebec City, Quebec,

Between 1975 and 1977 he was director of Telesat.

From 1978 to 1986, he was the dean of the Faculty of Management at McGill University.

He was a member of the board of directors at Dorel Industries.

He was made a Companion of the Order of Canada in 1976.

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