Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors can comprise up to 15 members, two thirds of which must be independent. Every Board member fits an expertise and experience profile that was established by the Board to ensure that they are able to properly fulfil their role. The Chairman of the Board and the President and Chief Executive Officer are two separate positions.
Board of Directors Members
Jean St-Gelais
Chairman of the Board
Charles Emond
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jean-François Blais
Corporate Director
Ivana Bonnet-Zivcevic
Corporate Director
Florence Brun-Jolicoeur
Senior Consultant, Strategy
Aviseo
Alain Côté
Corporate director
René Dufresne
President and Chief Executive Officer
Retraite Québec
Olga Farman
Managing Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
Nelson Gentiletti
Corporate Director
Lynn Jeanniot
Corporate Director
Wendy Murdock
Corporate Director
Audrey Murray
President and Chief Executive Officer, Commission de la construction du Québec
Ghislain Parent
Corporate Director
Marc Tremblay
Corporate Director
Additional information
Committees
Audit Committee
The Committee sees that the financial statements accurately reflect CDPQ’s financial position.
It plays an essential role in the sound governance of CDPQ, particularly in oversight, communication and disclosure of internal controls, financial reporting, internal audit and the co‑auditors.
Members
- Alain Côté (Chair)
- Jean-François Blais
- Florence Brun-Jolicoeur
- Marc Tremblay
Investment and Risk Management Committee
The Committee ensures compliance with CDPQ’s risk identification and management process.
In this role, it reviews risk management orientations and policies and studies investment proposals, in accordance with the oversight policies.
- Mandate of the Investment and Risk Management Committee
- Mandate of the Chair of the Investment and Risk Management Committee
Members
- Jean-François Blais (Chair)
- Alain Côté
- Nelson Gentiletti
- Wendy Murdock
Governance and Ethics Committee
The Committee ensures that CDPQ maintains the highest standards of governance and ethics.
It is also responsible for the effectiveness of the Board and its committees.
- Mandate of the Governance and Ethics Committee
- Mandate of the Chair of the Governance and Ethics Committee
Members
- Olga Farman (Chair)
- Ivana Bonnet-Zivcevic
- Nelson Gentiletti
- Jean St-Gelais
Human Resources
The Committee reviews the orientations and strategies used by CDPQ to manage its human resources.
It includes performance evaluation, succession planning and executive compensation, as well as its general integrated talent management practices.
Members
- Lynn Jeanniot (Chair)
- Ivana Bonnet-Zivcevic
- Ghislain Parent
- Jean St-Gelais
- Marc Tremblay