List of Famous people with last name Desmarais

Paul Desmarais Sr. was a Canadian financier and philanthropist, based in Montreal. With an estimated family net worth of US$4.5 billion, Desmarais was ranked by Forbes as the fourth wealthiest person in Canada and 235th in the world in 2013. He was chairman and chief executive officer of Power Corporation of Canada until 1996 when he passed the reins of management of Power Corporation to his sons, Paul Jr. and André. He then continued to serve as a director and as chairman of the executive committee of the board, and remained the controlling shareholder. Power Corporation of Canada is a diversified international management and holding company with interests in companies in the financial services, asset management, sustainable and renewable energy, and other business sectors.

Sophie Desmarais is a Canadian actress, best known for her role in the 2013 film Sarah Prefers to Run, written and directed by Chloé Robichaud.

Jacqueline Desmarais, was a Canadian billionaire, and long-term supporter of music and opera.

André Desmarais is a Canadian businessman based in Montreal, Quebec.

Hélène Desmarais is a Canadian businesswoman. She has had great influence on economic development in Quebec and is a member of a number of boards and committees in the public and private sectors, economic, education and health, including president of the board of directors of HEC Montréal.