Director
Deputy Minister of Health, Government of New Brunswick

Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Gérald Richard studied education at the Université de Moncton.

In 1992, he began his career as a teacher. He then worked as a learning specialist and a school principal before taking on the role of Superintendent of School District 11 from 2007 to 2012.

In June 2012, he was appointed Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and in July 2012, he became the Superintendent of the Francophone sud school district.

From January 2013 to November 2019, Gérald Richard was the Deputy Minister of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Since November 2019, Gérald Richard has been the Deputy Minister of Health.