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Montreal, Canada

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Founded on June 15, 1976, by Serge Godin and André Imbeau in Quebec City, Canada, CGI Inc. (originally Conseillers en gestion et informatique) has grown from a small operation managed out of a basement into one of the largest independent information technology (IT) and business consulting services firms in the world. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, CGI operates through a unique decentralized model, establishing approximately 400 offices across more than 40 countries. This framework allows the company to deliver services locally while drawing upon a highly structured global delivery network. As of 2026, the company employs approximately 94,000 consultants and professionals worldwide, whom it refers to internally as "Partners" to reflect a deeply embedded global culture of corporate ownership. CGI offers an extensive, end-to-end portfolio of digital capabilities tailored to help clients navigate complex technological landscapes and accelerate digital transformations. The company’s core operational segments encompass strategic IT and management consulting, systems integration, application services, infrastructure services, and comprehensive IT and business process outsourcing (BPO). Additionally, the firm develops and deploys proprietary intellectual property solutions. Strategically balanced, CGI historically generates around half of its operational revenue from long-term IT outsourcing and managed services, with the remaining half stemming from high-value consulting and systems integration projects. The firm services 21 distinct industry sectors, maintaining a dominant market presence within financial services, communications, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. It is also an critical IT supplier to multiple tiers of government globally, serving both municipal entities and large federal agencies. Financially, CGI is publicly traded with a primary listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: GIB.A) and a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: GIB), and it stands as a prominent constituent of the S&P/TSX 60 index. Driven by a long-term "Build and Buy" growth strategy—which fuses organic business development with highly aligned corporate acquisitions—the company reported a consolidated annual revenue of CA$15.9 billion for the fiscal year 2025. This scale places CGI prominently on global corporate indices, such as the Forbes Global 2000. Administratively, the firm transitioned its executive leadership in 2026, naming Timothy J. Hurlebaus as Chief Executive Officer following the announced retirement of former CEO François Boulanger. Operating under a comprehensive corporate constitution that outlines its core mission, vision, and values, CGI continues to integrate modern corporate priorities into its delivery frameworks, including rigorous ESG compliance, human-centered artificial intelligence governance, and advanced cybersecurity solutions, ensuring sustainable and responsible technological innovation for its global clientele.