Henri Barki RA 68, a distinguished alumnus of Robert Academy and an internationally respected scholar in the field of information systems, passed away in May 2026. After graduating from RA, Barki pursued higher education in Canada and went on to build an exceptional academic career at HEC Montréal. Joining the School’s Department of Information Technologies in 1989, he served as Director of Research from 1998 to 2001 and later held the Canada Research Chair in Information Technology Implementation and Management.
Widely recognized as a pioneer in information systems research, Barki made significant contributions to the study of technology implementation and management. His work was published in leading academic journals, and he played an influential role in shaping the field as a researcher, editor, and mentor. Henri Barki will be remembered as a dedicated scholar, respected educator, and generous mentor whose work left a lasting impact on his field and on generations of students and colleagues.
