
CFA Montréal is pleased to welcome Mamadou Baldé, CFA, and Raluca Petrescu, CFA, to its Board of Directors for 2026–2027. Their election was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held on October 29, 2026.
The addition of these two new directors is part of the newly constituted CFA Montréal Board of Directors, where they join President Julie-Andrée Côté, CFA, and the following directors:
- Hind Abdo, CFA, Member of the Executive Committee
- Pascal Bernier, CFA, Secretary and Member of the Executive Committee
- Daniel Conti, CFA
- François Crémet, CFA
- Danielle Filistin, CFA
- Karl W. Gagné, CFA, Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee
- Nissrine Marouk, CFA
- Sandy Poiré, CFA, Past President and Member of the Executive Committee
- Jean-François Tremblay, CFA, Treasurer and Member of the Executive Committee
- Haig Vanlian, CFA
- Jessica Younes-Fraiberger, CFA
This renewal also provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable commitment of Lise Estelle Brault, CFA and Tamara Close, CFA, who are concluding their terms after six years of service on the Board of Directors. CFA Montréal extends its sincere gratitude for the time, expertise, and energy they have dedicated to the organization, as well as for their invaluable contribution to its strategic transformation and continued evolution, particularly in the areas of governance and sustainable finance.
“A Board of Directors is the steward of an organization’s governance. Our decisions must also meet members’ needs today while preparing CFA Montréal and the professionals in our community for the changes shaping our industry. I am pleased to welcome Mamadou and Raluca to the Board of Directors. Their fresh perspectives and complementary expertise will enrich the Board’s discussions and contribute to advancing our organization’s mission”, says Julie-Andrée Côté.
CFA Montréal also wishes to thank everyone who put their name forward for the Board of Directors for their interest and willingness to contribute to the association.
Explore the profiles of our Board members and the composition of our Executive Committee.


