- CONFERENCES
- RESERVED
- TO MEMBERS
- 13
- February
- 2025
This event will be held in French.
For several years now, we've been organizing a series of conferences called ''Conversation with''. The objective? To provide participants with the opportunity to be inspired and exchange ideas with leading figures from the worlds of business, politics, the arts and culture. The principle is simple: whether face-to-face or virtual, this meeting is designed to be friendly and intimate. You can ask our guests any questions you like!
The JCCM is delighted to welcome Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC. Join us to learn more about her career!
Who is Isabelle Hudon?
Recognized as a mobilizing leader with a keen sense of strategy, Isabelle Hudon has systematically brought an ambitious and resolutely action-oriented vision to all of the organizations she has led. She was appointed President and CEO of BDC in August 2021, after serving as Ambassador of Canada to France and Monaco for four years and holding the positions of President and CEO (Quebec) and Senior Vice President (Canada) of Sun Life Financial.
Since joining BDC, Isabelle has dedicated herself to putting the ‘D’ in BDC at the forefront of the activities and priorities of her 2,900 colleagues. Driven by a strong desire to increase the organization’s contribution to the country’s development through its entrepreneurs, she is accelerating the deployment of multiple initiatives across BDC that will enable the organization to increase its impact and contribute to fair, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
In addition to her duties at BDC, Isabelle is co-chair of the Ordre de Montréal’s Council and the co-founder of The A Effect. She previously served as the Personal Representative of the Prime Minister of Canada for La Francophonie and sat on the boards of directors of Hydro-Québec, Groupe Marcelle, Holt Renfrew and the Canada Council for the Arts.
In 2021, Isabelle received the insignia of the Commander of the Legion of Honour from the French government. She has also been honoured with the Medal of the National Assembly of Quebec for her commitment to the cause of women’s ambition and received the insignia of the Ordre de la Pléiade from the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie for her contribution to the vitality of the francophonie. She was also the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contribution to culture in Canada and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Law by Concordia University.
Isabelle Hudon
Présidente et cheffe de la direction chez BDC
JCCM Circle Price: Free
JCCM+ Member Price: Free
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