{"id":30165,"date":"2025-10-23T10:30:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfamontreal.org\/?p=30165"},"modified":"2025-10-24T14:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:04:58","slug":"cfa-montreal-announces-the-appointment-of-julie-andree-cote-cfa-as-chairman-of-its-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfamontreal.org\/en\/cfa-montreal-annonce-la-nomination-de-julie-andree-cote-cfa-a-la-presidence-de-son-conseil-dadministration\/","title":{"rendered":"CFA Montr\u00e9al announces the appointment of Julie-Andr\u00e9e C\u00f4t\u00e9, CFA, as President of its Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CFA Montr\u00e9al is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie-Andr\u00e9e C\u00f4t\u00e9, CFA, as President of its Board of Directors, along with the addition of two new board members. She succeeds Sandy Poir\u00e9, CFA, who led the organization with dedication and vision over the past two years. These appointments reflect CFA Montr\u00e9al\u2019s commitment to surrounding itself with passionate leaders who will help advance the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A graduate of Universit\u00e9 Laval, where she earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in finance, Julie-Andr\u00e9e C\u00f4t\u00e9 is a Director in the Americas Institutional Business at BlackRock. She works with pension plans, banks, insurers, and other institutional clients to support their long-term investment strategies. Joining BlackRock in 2008, she contributed to the growth of the iShares business before transitioning to the institutional team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An active member of CFA Montr\u00e9al since 2016, Julie-Andr\u00e9e C\u00f4t\u00e9 has held several strategic positions, including Vice-Chair of the Board, Chair of the Governance Committee, and member of the Strategic Committee. She played a central role in the development and implementation of the Destination 2027<\/em>plan, which now guides the Association\u2019s actions around four key pillars: education, innovation, inclusion, and governance excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis mandate is an opportunity to continue a longstanding commitment to our community and to prepare the profession for the challenges ahead. Together, we aim to build a financial industry that is both high-performing, human, and sustainable\u2014one grounded in competence, integrity, and trust. In an era of rapid transformation in the financial sector, we must remain attentive, relevant, and bold. I hope CFA Montr\u00e9al will continue to be a reference for its members, a strong voice within the industry, and a unifying force across our financial ecosystem,\u201d said Julie-Andr\u00e9e C\u00f4t\u00e9, President of CFA Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor nearly a decade, Julie-Andr\u00e9e C\u00f4t\u00e9 has played a key role within CFA Montr\u00e9al. She has helped strengthen our governance, structure our strategic thinking, and elevate the Association\u2019s position within the financial ecosystem. Her leadership combines rigour, openness, and humanity. At a time when our industry is evolving through technology, sustainability, and diversity, she perfectly embodies the forward-looking vision that CFA Montr\u00e9al represents,\u201d\nstated Jo-Ann Hajdamacha, Executive Director of CFA Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CFA Montr\u00e9al team would like to highlight the outstanding contribution of Sandy Poir\u00e9, CFA, past president, who successfully united the community around several major initiatives, including the Association\u2019s 75th <\/sup>anniversary celebrations. Under her leadership, CFA Montr\u00e9al strengthened its ties with the next generation and fostered an inclusive and engaging culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Board Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At its Annual General Meeting held on October 23, 2025, CFA Montr\u00e9al welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors: Nissrine Marouk, CFA, and Pascal Bernier, CFA, further strengthening a board<\/a> that reflects the diversity and excellence of the profession. The new Board is driven by a shared commitment to advancing the organization\u2019s mission and promoting the highest standards of the CFA designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They join an experienced governance team composed of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n