Management Committee

The first woman to be appointed President and CEO of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Janie C. Béïque focuses her actions on three main themes: sustainable development, retirement planning and what she likes to call “societal returns.” A lawyer by training, she has worked in business and corporate law and in the investment industry. Janie’s expertise has been recognized by her peers as well as by the business and political communities. She has twice been named as an Innovation Leader by the Government of Canada. Holder of a law degree from Université de Montréal, Janie was called to the Québec Bar in 1991 and is entered on the Roll of the Order of Advocates. In 2015, she earned an MBA from Georgetown University in the U.S. and from ESADE University in Spain. Janie is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and sits on the boards of Groupe CH, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and the Société GALOPH, a non-profit organization. She was co-chair of the 50th Centraide of Greater Montréal fundraising campaign.

Philippe Bonin is Chief Risk Officer and Advisor to the President, Corporate Development, at the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. He is also a member of the Fonds' Executive Committee.

Since 2022, he has been responsible for enterprise risk management, including financial risk assessment, reputational risk analysis, oversight of operational risk management, and financial governance. As part of his corporate development responsibilities, he also contributes to the development of new financial products.

Previously, Philippe Bonin led the Fonds' Corporate Affairs and Regulatory Compliance team, as well as its Corporate Secretariat. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to a number of major initiatives, including the reform of the Fonds' governance framework, its registration as an investment fund manager, and the launch of its brokerage subsidiary and FlexiFonds products. He was also responsible for managing the Fonds' relationship with the Autorité des marchés financiers with respect to its regulated activities.

Philippe Bonin holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma in Notarial Law from Université de Montréal, as well as a microprogram in Environmental Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Taxation from Université de Sherbrooke. He also holds a certification in ethics and compliance from HEC Montréal.

Natalie Brown has had the opportunity throughout her career as a lawyer to work for various participants of the financial market, namely a national law firm, a regulatory authority, and several financial institutions. Today, she is the Vice-President, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. During her career, she has accumulated a solid experience in securities and financial market regulation. At the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, she leads a team of approximately 40 lawyers, in addition to sitting on the organization's management committee. She also sits on the advisory committee on investment products of the Autorité des marchés financiers. Environmental protection plays an important part in her life. In addition of being the Vice-President of the board of Nature Conservancy of Canada, she is now completing a certificate in sustainable development at Harvard University. She is also the proud mother of two excellent skiers.

Ani Castonguay has more than 20 years of experience at major Québec organizations, including La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec), where she held leadership positions for nearly 15 years.

As Vice-President, Marketing and External Communications at the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Ani is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Fonds' marketing, external communications and government relations strategies. In this role, she helps strengthen our positioning, broaden our impact and support the evolution of our brand among our stakeholders.

In addition to her in-depth understanding of the economic, institutional and reputational issues shaping our business environment, Ani is known as an engaging leader who combines vision and influence with the ability to deliver.

Ani holds a master's degree in international communication from American University in Washington and a bachelor's degree in communication (journalism) from UQAM. Deeply committed to her community, she has served on several boards of directors and actively supports organizations working in education, health, research and economic development.

Chantal Doré has been a member of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ's Management Committee since 2014. In 2022, she was appointed Senior Vice-President, Information Technology. As the Fonds' Chief Information Officer, she is responsible for the organization's IT objectives and strategies, digital transformation and information security.

Prior to this appointment, Ms. Doré was Senior Vice-President, Information Technology, Project Management and Administration. In this role, she was responsible for defining the strategic direction for the Fonds' information systems and providing support in the areas of project management and administrative services. From 2004 to 2010, she was Vice-President, Strategic Projects and Support, where her duties included evaluating, influencing and translating the organization's development vision for capital inflow growth, customer service, business process optimization, systems development and quality assurance. In 2010, her responsibilities were expanded to include oversight of the Fonds' IT environment.

From 1997 to 2004, Ms. Doré served as Vice-President, Shareholder Services. From 1987 to 1997, she held in turn, the positions of Director, Trust Services and Redemptions, Assistant Director, Registrar, and Coordinator, Trust Services.

Chantal Doré earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in information systems from École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal (HEC) and holds certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Dany Pelletier has spent over 20 years honing his skills in the investment field, including almost 16 years at the Fonds de solidarité FTQ and 4 years at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. During this time, he led investment projects involving the M&A, succession and growth initiatives of small, medium and large businesses.

As Executive Vice-President, Private Equity and Impact Investing since July 2021, Mr. Pelletier is responsible for all the investment activities of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ and for developing and implementing the organization's sustainable development strategy.

Having spent his early career in operations and then engineering, Mr. Pelletier combines both operational and investment expertise. He has served on the boards of directors of private and public companies, as well as investment funds.

Dany Pelletier is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. He holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in engineering from Université Laval and an MBA from Université du Québec à Montréal.

Dino Rambidis has more than 30 years of experience and an impressive track record in senior financial positions with public and private companies in various sectors. Passionate about finance, he worked for over a decade at PSP Investments as Vice-President, Finance and Operations. He also successively held the position of Senior Vice-President, Corporate Finance, (CFO) at Fiera Capital, Stornoway Diamond, and Leddartech, a leader in environmental sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles.  

An avid reader and sportsman, Mr. Rambidis holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University. He also holds the CPA designation.

Isabelle Renaud has an inspiring background. With strong involvement in both the labor and community sectors, Isabelle has been providing personal finance and savings training for several years. Her mission has always been to support members in achieving healthy personal finances. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the Université du Québec à Montréal.

In addition to her professional experience, Isabelle Renaud has served on several boards of directors. For over 10 years, she has been actively involved with the Caisse Desjardins des travailleuses et travailleurs unis, as well as dedicating her time to other boards of directors.

A man who lives and breathes all things HR, François Trudel has always been driven by the same ideal : helping employees attain their full potential. Early on in his career, he implemented a comprehensive pay equity process, set up training programs and positioned himself as a true business partner. He also specializes in leadership development and implementing new HR technologies. When François takes on a project, he gives it his all.

François Trudel holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Université du Québec à Montréal, as well as a certificate in management, a certificate in human resources and a certificate in accounting. Over the past 20 years, he built his expertise within prominent companies such as SNC-Lavalin, McKesson and Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. As vice-president, Human Resources, François sits on the organization's management committee. The Fonds' mission, team, and projects motivated François to join the Fonds' large family.