AN EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP
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Our expertise and our leadership at your service
AN OUTSTANDING EXPERTISE
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Whether you want to grow, preserve, protect or transfer your wealth, our team of devoted experts will provide you with an unparalleled private banking experience. Thanks to our highly personalized service, our human approach and our dedicated listening, we will help you make informed decisions based on your wants and needs.
Commercial and Private Banking: Michael Denham
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Executive Vice-President
For over 30 years, Michael Denham has dedicated himself to helping Canadian businesses overcome challenges and seize opportunities. He advises entrepreneurs on business strategy, financing, international partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. Throughout his career, Michael’s deep passion for entrepreneurship and his experience in the banking industry have inspired him to provide multiple financial and commercial solutions to guide entrepreneurs in achieving their goals.
Judith Ménard, BAA, LLB, LLM
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Head of National Accounts, Canada
Senior Vice-President, Commercial and Private Banking 1859, Ontario, Prairies, British Columbia and Atlantic
With close to 25 years of experience in various sectors at National Bank, Judith Ménard is responsible for growth and all activities outside Quebec for the Commercial and Private Banking sector and transforming the business model. She is also responsible for the growth of National Accounts across Canada. Judith previously served as Senior Vice-President – Private Banking 1859, where she oversaw national sales. She also served as Chief Compliance Officer for all National Bank business lines in Canada and internationally. Judith is recognized for her intrapreneurial mindset and in-depth knowledge of all Bank business lines and has proven skills in coaching and mobilizing nationwide teams of managers and professionals dedicated to creating distinctive 360° experiences to meet the needs of entrepreneur clients and their families. Judith is a dynamic and authentic leader who is committed to and involved in her community.
Geneviève Turbide-Potvin, EMBA
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Senior Vice-President – Commercial and Private Banking 1859, Quebec and Eastern Ontario
With nearly 25 years of experience in the financial sector and, more specifically in the Commercial and Financial Markets sector, Geneviève has been dedicated since the start of her career to providing personalized and holistic support to entrepreneurs, from startup to IPO. By providing both commercial and private banking services through the creation of distinctive, value-added experiences, Geneviève hopes to continue securing and building the wealth of Quebec entrepreneurs and their families, thereby fulfilling their dreams. Geneviève is a dynamic, driven leader who excels at orchestrating dedicated, engaged teams: she knows how to leverage their varied expertise to achieve the very best for the benefit of her clients whom she places at the heart of her actions and thoughts.
Along with her professional activities, Geneviève is committed to various causes that support health, children, women and entrepreneurship. Since 2021, she has served on the Board of Directors of the École d’Entrepreneurship de Beauce.
Geneviève has a Master’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Financial Services and a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from HEC Montréal and is a certified Corporate Governance Professional.
Jean-Sébastien Lemieux, FCSI, CIM, MBA, CFA
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National Leader, Private Banking 1859, Strategy and Client experience
Since 1997, Jean-Sébastien boasts an extensive career in the financial industry. His expertise primarily lies in wealth management for affluent families, a niche he has excelled in since 2002. Possessing the esteemed title of Chartered Financial Analyst, he has further distinguished himself by acquiring the designation of Certified Investment Manager and of Fellow at the Canadian Securities Institute.
Since the very beginning of Private Banking 1859 in 2009, Jean-Sébastien has played a pivotal role on the management committee. Today, as a National Leader, he spearheads the development and ensures strict adherence to the highest standards of service within the organization.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Jean-Sébastien actively contributes to the board of directors at JA Québec, an organization with a mission of enhancing financial literacy among young individuals in Quebec schools, as well as fostering entrepreneurial skills.
Growth and market opportunities:
Mario Caron, CPA, CMA, CIM
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Associate Vice-president
As a member of the Quebec CPA Order and a chartered investment manager, Mario Caron has been working at Private Banking 1859 since it was created in 2009 and has been a major contributor to its growth. He has 20 years of experience working for the National Bank as a key player when it comes to interpersonal relationships. His biggest strength is dispensing strong value-added advice to a sophisticated clientele.
Éric Bujold
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Founder of Private Banking 1859
As National Bank's Head of Client Relations, Éric provides personalized leadership and support to clients, as well as to businesses and philanthropic communities across Quebec and Canada. He takes an innovative approach to the finance industry. For over 27 years, he has been behind several important initiatives at the Bank, including the creation of Private Banking 1859, which ranks among the top private banks in Canada. Éric is actively involved in several causes and events because he firmly believes in the importance of the well-being of our society.
PUBLICATIONS IN THE MEDIA
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Geneviève Turbide-Potvin
Vague historique de transferts d’entreprise : des occasions d’affaires à saisir
(Only available in French)
La Presse
François Archambault
Union de fait ou mariage : à qui ira votre héritage ?
(Only available in French)
L'actualité
Éric Bujold
It's time for a new management approach
The Globe & Mail
Sophie Ducharme
Vers un leadership conscient et humain
(Only available in French)
La Presse
Éric Bujold
La solidarité collective au service de l’art contemporain
(Only available in French)
Le Devoir
Éric Bujold
Managing wealth through challenging times
The Globe & Mail
Sophie Ducharme
Succession : Et si on préservait l’harmonie !
(Only available in French)
Les Affaires
Éric Bujold
Rencontre avec un leader visionnaire
(Only available in French)
La Presse
Judith Ménard
L'approche humaine, au-delà des chiffres
(Only available in French)
La Presse