Desjardins Capital’s team

BBA, CPA

Vice-President

Éric Veilleux leads major investment projects across Quebec in accordance with Desjardins Capital’s strategic plan. In addition to carrying out high-profile transactions and monitoring fund holdings, he’s been a member of more than 30 boards of directors. He also applies his background in financial advisory and audit services.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order

BSc, CPA

Investment Director

As an investment director at Desjardins Capital, Christian Roy carries out large-scale transactions, monitors fund holdings and advises partner companies’ leadership teams. With over 30 years of experience, he is a highly successful investor and manages more than $1 billion in assets. He’s known for his empathy, dedication and a passion for Quebec businesses.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in finance
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order

Intl. Trade Cert., Trade Credit Cert.

Investment Director

Christine Buteau is a Paris-based investment director for the Transatlantic Fund. She works with Siparex Group to identify business opportunities between France and Quebec. With 30 years of experience, she uses her drive and dedication to help businesses expand internationally.

• Certificate in international trade (Intl. Trade Cert.)
• Certificate in trade credit (Trade Credit Cert.)
• Ambition Challenge Graduate (The A Effect)
• Board member for the Maison des étudiants canadiens in Paris

BBA, CFA^®

Investment Director

Jean-Philippe Coiteux is an investment director at Desjardins Capital with over 20 years of experience in financing, mergers and acquisitions and strategic guidance. He works closely with leadership teams to generate sustainable growth using an approach that focuses on results while promoting a positive workplace culture.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA)

DESS, BSc, BEcon, CPA, CBV^®

Investment Director

As an investment director, Yanick Normand helps Montreal businesses with their growth, transfer and recapitalization initiatives. With a solid background in finance, he demonstrates attentiveness and dedication in providing businesses with customized solutions.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in accounting
• Bachelor of science (BSc) in economics
• Graduate diploma (DESS) in accounting
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order
• Chartered Business Valuator® (CBV)

BBA

Investment Director

Yanick Dionne has been an investment director on Desjardins Capital’s Major Partnerships team since 2018. He advises businesses on financial strategy and oversees the investment process. He sits on more than 10 boards of directors, and his dedication and strong partner network are among his most valuable contributions.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BBA, CFA^®

Investment Director

Jean-Marc Wassef has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2019. He plays a key role in large-scale projects, from closing transactions to monitoring investments. He works closely with leadership teams and boards of directors to create long-term value.​

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA)

BBA

Vice-President

Jean-François Dion has been a vice president at Desjardins Capital since 2022. He and his team support local organizations and non-profits with their investment initiatives. With over 30 years of experience, his success relies on a human-centred approach and customized solutions.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Courses on business valuation and SME governance

BBA, DESS, CPA

Investment Director

Chloé Bégin has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2020. She helps local businesses, cooperatives and non-profits reach their growth objectives. With 15 years of experience, she designs custom financing packages and helps organizations ensure long-term success through her attentiveness and dedication.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Graduate diploma (DESS) in public accounting
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order
• Director of Montérégie CPA network

BBA

Investment Director

Martin Champagne has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2019. Known for his honesty and transparency, he helps grow local businesses. With 25 years of experience, he serves as a trusted partner for creating tangible value. His approach focuses on maintaining strong ties with his local partner network.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Involved in community athletics

CPA, CBV^®

Investment Director

Sylvain Fontaine has been with Desjardins Capital since 2006. He helps business owners with their growth initiatives and ownership transfers. With his expertise in accounting and financing, he helps ensure the success of the the next generation of Quebec businesses. He’s known for his strong listening and collaboration skills.

• Member of the Quebec CPA Order
• Chartered Business Valuator®

BBA

Investment Director

Marco Gaignard is an investment director at Desjardins Capital, where he mainly helps mining businesses with expansions and ownership transfers. With over 30 years of experience in financing, he provides businesses with customized solutions to meet their specific needs.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• President of Corporation de développement de l’enseignement supérieur de la Vallée-de-l’Or

BBA, EMBA

Investment Director

Christian Goulet has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2011. He specializes in business growth and ownership transfers. With over 22 years of experience, he focuses on designing financing packages, especially for businesses in the mining industry. Fostering an entrepreneurial culture is one of his specialties.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
• Consultant for non-profit organizations

BBA

Investment Director

Robert Lamy has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2018. He specializes in business growth and ownership transfers. With over 20 years of experience in business financing, he offers a practical viewpoint and in-depth understanding of the field.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Involvement in his community’s cultural scene

BBA, Master’s

Investment Director

Sandrine Leclerc has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2022. She helps local businesses with expansions, acquisitions and ownership transfers. Her personalized approach is based on trust and agility, as well as a solid understanding of the local business landscape.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Dual master’s degree in international business management

BBA, MSc., C.Adm.

Investment Director, Cooperatives

François Morrissette has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2018. He helps cooperatives and non-profits all over Quebec reach their growth objectives by offering tailored solutions. With over 25 years’ experience in the field of collective entrepreneurship, he’s developed a diverse network of partners across multiple industries.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Master of science (MSc) in management
• Member of Quebec Order of Chartered Administrators (C.Adm.)
• Board member for various community organizations

BBA, MBA

Investment Director

Frédérick Parrot is an investment director at Desjardins Capital, where he helps businesses with expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and ownership transfers. With over 20 years of experience, he’s known for his strategic vision and his ability to build relationships of trust.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Master of business administration (MBA)

BSc, MBA, CPA

Vice-President

Louis Potvin has been a vice president at Desjardins Capital since 2020. His background in management and growth capital allows him to support businesses at any stage of growth. He leads a team of investment directors and manages a multi-million-dollar business portfolio. His experience in the manufacturing industry and international sales is especially valuable to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to expand into new markets.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in accounting
• Master of business administration (MBA)
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order
• Board member for various SMBs and non-profits

BCom

Associate Vice-President

Éric Krause is an associate vice president at Desjardins Capital, where he and a team of investment directors help local businesses with growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and business transfers. He serves as an ambassador for Desjardins Capital in Quebec’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• Board member for Microcrédit Montréal and DAAM (microfinance institution in Tunis)

MBA, CPA

Investment Director

Nicolas Balima has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2023. He provides flexible and tailored financing solutions to local businesses. His experience in senior and subordinated debt helps shape his innovative and personalized approach. He promotes healthy and sustainable capitalization to help businesses reach their growth objectives.

• Master of business administration (MBA)
• Member of the New York State Society of CPAs

BSc, MSc

Investment Director

François Beaubien-Plante has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2021. He helps local business owners with expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and business transfers. He focuses on simple and effective strategies that are tailored to the needs of each business. He’s known for his listening and partnership skills.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in economics
• Master of science (MSc) in finance

BBA

Investment Director

Jean-Philippe Bujold has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2019. He helps local businesses with their growth and transfer initiatives. He’s known for his abilities to identify problems, anticipate needs and offer creative and value-added solutions. His other strengths include strong attention to detail and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Certificate in business transfer management
• Courses on business valuation

BBA, MSc, CPA

Investment Director

Caroline Poissant has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2018. She helps entrepreneurs with their growth, transfer and recapitalization initiatives. Drawing on more than 27 years of experience, she uses her network, drive and expertise to help local businesses succeed.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Certificate in accounting
• Master of science (MSc) in finance
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order

BSc, MBA, CPA

Investment Director

Marie-Andrée Roy-Turgeon has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2019. Her versatility and listening skills allow her to help local entrepreneurs sell, acquire and grow their businesses. She draws on her customer service background to provide strategies tailored to each business’s needs.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in financial accounting
• Master of business administration (MBA) in accounting
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order

Acct. Cert., BBA

Investment Director

Jocelin Vincent has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2019. With over 25 years of experience, he helps local businesses expand and navigate mergers and acquisitions and ownership transfers. He draws on his strong listening skills, partner network and expertise to design solutions for growing businesses.

• Certificate in accounting
• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Advisory committee and board member for various private companies

BBA, CPA, CBV^®

Investment Director

Marc-André Grenier has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2024. He specializes in helping local businesses expand and manage ownership transfers. As a certified accountant and business valuator, he uses his network and 15 years of experience to contribute to the sustainability of local businesses.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order
• Chartered Business Valuator^® (CBV)

BBA

Vice-President

Mario Tremblay has been at Desjardins Capital since 2008, first as an investment director and now as a vice president. He supports his team of investment directors with managing growth, acquisitions and transfers for local businesses. Known for his dedication and listening skills, he designs investment solutions to meet the needs of each business and generate value.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BBA

Associate Vice-President

Jean-François Fortin has been at Desjardins Capital since 2011, first as an investment director and now as an associate vice president. He supports the investment directors for Quebec City and eastern Quebec with expansions or ownership transfers. His relies on his strategic vision and business acumen to create long-term value.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BSc

Investment Director

Frédérick Bergeron has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2020. He helps businesses in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Charlevoix regions with expansions, mergers and acquisitions and ownership transfers. He’s known for his listening skills, transparency and personalized approach.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in accounting

BBA

Investment Director

Antoine Côté has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2019. He helps entrepreneurs in the Quebec City region reach their growth objectives and navigate ownership transfers. He’s known for his business acumen, clarity and commitment to supporting local businesses.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BBA

Investment Director

François Dufour has been an investment director at Desjardins Capital since 2024. He helps grow businesses in the Quebec City, Chaudière-Appalaches and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean regions. He’s known for his ability to identify issues and his personalized approach.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BBA

Investment Director

Vincent Duval-Bourgault joined Desjardins Capital in 2025. With more than 15 years’ experience in financing, he helps businesses in the Quebec City region with expansions, mergers and ownership transfers. He’s known for his listening skills and transparency.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BSc, F.Pl., CPA

Investment Director

Martin Labbé has been at Desjardins Capital since 2008. He helps businesses from the regions of Montmagny to Îles-de-la-Madeleine as well as Côte-Nord with expansions, acquisitions and ownership transfers. He’s known for his listening skills, dedication and ability to leverage his network to meet the needs of each business.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in accounting
• Financial planner’s certificate (F.Pl.)
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order

BSc, CPA

Investment Director

Yves Lévesque has been at Desjardins Capital since 2017. He helps businesses in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie and Îles-de-la-Madeleine with expansions, acquisitions and transfers. He relies on his strong collaboration skills and knowledge of the region to provide financing solutions in the form of unsecured loans or equity investments.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in accounting
• Member of the Quebec CPA Order

BBA 

Investment Director

Jean-Philippe Tremblay has been at Desjardins Capital since 2015. He helps businesses in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Charlevoix regions with investment initiatives. He’s known for his dedication, knowledge of the local business community and ability to offer practical and tailored solutions.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BBA

Investment Director

Simon Rodrigue joined Desjardins Capital in 2024. He works with businesses in Beauce and Asbestos for expansions, mergers and takeovers. He’s known for his strategic approach, leadership and ability to build long-term relationships with local businesses.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)

BBA, MSc

Investment Director

Catherine Roy joined Desjardins Capital in 2025. She supports local businesses with financing and mergers and acquisitions. She’s known for her involvement in the local business community and for leading successful investment projects with rigor and creativity.

• Bachelor of business administration (BBA)
• Master of science (MSc) in finance

BSc, DESS

Associate Vice-President

Roland Léger has been at Desjardins since 1999 and is currently an associate vice president at Desjardins Capital, where he works in venture capital with tech startups. He’s known for his expertise in financing innovation and R&D, his knowledge of corporate governance and his ability to bring ambitious projects to life.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in electrical engineering
• Graduate diploma (DESS) in business administration

BSc, MBA, Eng.

Investment Director

Éric Bolduc has been an investment director specializing in venture capital at Desjardins Capital since 2016. He works mainly with tech startups, providing a customized approach based on their needs. His background in engineering and business help him to understand the issues his businesses face and find appropriate solutions.

• Master of business administration (MBA)
• Graduate diploma in business administration
• Bachelor of science (BSc) in electrical engineering
• Member of Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (Eng.)

MBA

Investment Director

Marie-Agnès Chavane is an investment director at Desjardins Capital where she specializes in venture capital, providing equity financing for innovative, tech-driven companies. She’s known for her professionalism and her over 20 years of experience working with medical technology companies.

• Graduate diploma in microbial ecology
• Master of business administration (MBA)
• Training at the Venture Capital Institute (Atlanta, US)

MSc, MBA

Investment Director

Stéphane Pilette has been an investment director on the Venture Capital team at Desjardins Capital since 2021, where he specializes in equity financing and is known for his strategic vision. As a serial entrepreneur and former angel investor, he helps tech businesses reach their growth objectives.

• Diploma in mechanical engineering
• Master of science (MSc) in biomedical engineering
• Master of business administration (MBA)

B.Eng., DESS

Investment Director

Hakim Merah joined Desjardins Capital in 2024. He helps tech startups with their development, specializing in artificial intelligence and industrial technologies. He’s known for his ability to build strong business relationships and help small businesses scale, prosper and expand into new markets.

• Bachelor of engineering (B.Eng.) in industrial engineering
• Graduate diploma (DESS) in management

BSc, MSc

Investment Director

David Pastor joined Desjardins Capital in 2024 as an investment director on the Venture Capital team. He specializes in identifying investment opportunities for startups and small businesses, mainly in the enterprise software industry.

• Bachelor of science (BSc) in finance
• Master of science (MSc) in finance