Francis Allard
President
Founder of Ramo, Francis Allard is a visionary entrepreneur who transformed a simple idea (planting willows) into an 80-person company deploying nature-based solutions across Canada.
Under his leadership, Ramo moved from biomass production to a full portfolio of innovative phytotechnologies, including Evaplant®, Evacap™, and a network of more than 24 million willows planted.
Recognized among Canada's Clean50 in 2026, Francis embodies a pragmatic approach to environmental innovation: measurable results, at scale.
