Jean-Yves Bourgeois

Executive Vice-President, Business Services
Desjardins Group

As Executive Vice-President, Business Services, Jean-Yves Bourgeois is responsible for providing support to Desjardins Business centres and caisses and delivering services that measure up to the needs of businesses of all sizes. As well as bringing leadership to specialized teams that work in capital markets, global trade, venture capital and employer solutions, he oversees operations for Desjardins International Development and the EspaceProprio ecosystem. His executive division employs more than 4,500 people across Canada and in other countries.

Jean-Yves joined Desjardins Group in 2010. He has an MBA from McGill University and an extensive background in business financing. Over the course of his career, he has developed quality relationships with entrepreneurs, investors and partners in a range of sectors including technology, biotech, telecommunications, industrial products, agri-food—and, of course, finance.

For many years, Jean-Yves has demonstrated his commitment to social and cooperative values through his involvement with various organizations and causes in Canada. As well as serving on the board of directors of the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, he rolls up his sleeves for mentorship programs that help young entrepreneurs get into networking and build mutual connections with business owners.