Chief investment officer Roland Lescure announces decision to leave la Caisse to enter public and political life

“I have spent the past seven years working in one of the best institutions in Canada. I worked with extraordinary people and helped build a world-class investment organisation whose success benefits all Quebecers. On the eve of the French elections, I have decided to enter public and political life because I want to play a quite active role at a crucial time for France and for Europe. Since la Caisse is apolitical and non-partisan, I will have more to say about the political commitment I am making tomorrow,” said Roland Lescure.

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“From the moment Roland joined la Caisse in 2009, he has worked tirelessly to build what la Caisse is today. While building highly talented investment teams, Roland’s intellect and creativity have helped shape so many of the strategies we have pursued at la Caisse. And he has excelled at rallying his teams to deliver these strategies,” said Michael Sabia, president and CEO of la Caisse. “Over the past few months, Roland and I have discussed his involvement in public and political life, and the decision he is announcing today is a testimony to his values and who he is as a person. This kind of commitment is admirable and should inspire all of us. I am convinced that, whatever form it takes, Roland will make an important contribution to French politics and democracy,” added Mr. Sabia.

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“On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Roland for his exceptional work as an executive of la Caisse. Over the past seven years, the Board has benefited from the depth of his economic and financial expertise, the soundness of his judgment and his fundamental understanding of la Caisse’s mandate,” said Robert Tessier, chairman of the Board of la Caisse.

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