A graduate in nutrition from the Université de Montréal, Brigitte Coutu co-founded RICARDO Media in 2002 with her husband, Ricardo Larrivée. Today, Brigitte is the president of the RICARDO Group, which employs more than 160 people dedicated to the company’s key sectors: magazine, books, website, kitchen accessories, stores, restaurants, television production, and food products. With a strong focus on the importance of cooking and eating together, Brigitte and Ricardo have built a family-oriented company and a brand that has become a reference in the culinary world for Canadians. Their daughter, Béatrice, identified as the next generation of leadership, aims to continue the company’s growth alongside their partner Sobeys, expanding the brand across Canada.

Through her leadership, vision, scientific rigor, and business acumen, Brigitte is an inspiring role model for entrepreneurial success and social achievement in promoting healthy eating habits. Her work was recognized by Université Laval, which awarded both her and Ricardo an honorary degree in nutrition, acknowledging their contributions to the people of Quebec.