Concordia University is recognizing the accomplishments of eight global leaders who have made their marks in the fields of music recording, journalism, technology, entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Concordia’s Spring 2025 Convocation: The Honorands
- Princess Zahra Aga Khan: For her inspired leadership, shaping futures through education, health care and cultural stewardship
- Francesca Bria: For her visionary leadership in promoting digital sovereignty and innovation
- Cecilia Conrad: For her visionary leadership promoting transformative philanthropy
- Serban Ghenea: For his outstanding achievements and impact in the recording music industry
- Charlie Kawwas: For his inspirational determination and business leadership
- Leena Srivastava: For promoting sustainability and equity through scientific rigour and informed policy
- James Temerty: For his entrepreneurial achievement and philanthropic leadership
- Connie Walker: For her groundbreaking journalism and commitment to Indigenous communities
They will be awarded honorary doctorates during upcoming spring convocation ceremonies taking place June 9, 10 and 11 in Place des Arts’ Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier (175 Sainte-Catherine Street West).
The honorands will join graduates from Concordia’s four faculties and the School of Graduate Studies who will be receiving their diplomas.
About Princess Zahra Aga Khan
Princess Zahra Aga Khan is the eldest child of His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV (d. 2025), who was the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims from 1957 to 2025.
Princess Zahra was educated at Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland and at Harvard University, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) in development studies. She has also completed an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and an executive course at the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne.
She has been actively involved in the work and governance of the Aga Khan Development Network for more than 30 years. In 2025, she was appointed pro-chancellor of the Aga Khan University after serving as a trustee since 2003. She is a trustee of the University of Central Asia and sits on the boards of the Aga Khan Foundation, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Global Centre for Pluralism, an institution established by her late father in partnership with the Government of Canada.
She lives in Geneva, Switzerland and has two children, Sara Boyden (b. 2000) and Iliyan Boyden (b. 2002).
Princess Zahra Aga Khan will address the Faculty of Arts and Science on Monday, June 9 at 3 p.m.
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