Olivier Girardeau

Olivier Girardeau has a diverse work experience encompassing various roles in the financial and legal sectors. Olivier is currently serving as the Director of Sustainable Finance Oversight and Supervision at Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Quebec since February 2023. Prior to this, they held positions as a Senior Advisor on Sustainable Finance and Senior Analyst in different divisions of AMF.

In addition to their role at AMF, Girardeau has been involved in external organizations such as NASAA and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) where they have served as a Corporation Finance ESG Project Group Member and a Sustainable Finance Taskforce Member respectively.

Before joining AMF, Girardeau worked as a Lawyer at Barreau du Quebec, a Legal Counsel at Montreal Exchange, and a Securities Lawyer at Séguin Racine, Avocats. Olivier also gained valuable experience as a Student-at-law at Pharmascience, Édilex, and Optimum Groupe Financier.

Olivier Girardeau has a diverse educational background. In terms of formal education, they first attended the Université de Montréal from 2012 to 2015, where they pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. Following this, Olivier enrolled in the École du Barreau and completed the Programme de formation professionnelle, which lasted until 2015. In 2020, they furthered their legal education by enrolling in the Certificate in Securities Law and Practice program at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, which they completed in 2021. Olivier's most recent educational endeavor is the Global Certificate Program for Regulators of Securities Markets at Harvard Law School, which they are expected to complete in 2021.

In addition to their formal education, Olivier has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Notable certifications include the Responsible Investment Professional Certification (RIPC) obtained from the Responsible Investment Association in November 2021, and the Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) obtained from Concordia University - John Molson School of Business in January 2021. Olivier also received the Certification en leadership et habiletés de direction from the Institut de leadership en gestion in September 2020. Prior to this, they acquired a Micro-certificat en technologies disruptives from Norton Rose Fulbright in December 2019. Olivier has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning by completing several other certifications, including the MOOC - Financial Markets from Yale School of Management in February 2018, and courses on funds investment and securities trading in Canada offered by the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) in 2012.

Furthermore, Olivier holds professional memberships and affiliations. Olivier is recognized as an Avocat by the Barreau du Québec, having been inscribed in their Tableau de l'Ordre in 2016. Olivier is also affiliated with the Collège des administrateurs de sociétés, where they completed a seminar on governance in April 2013, and the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal, where they participated in a leadership seminar in May 2019. Additionally, Olivier actively engages in the Réseau des Jeunes Leaders and the Réseau des Jeunes Administrateurs, enhancing their professional network and leadership skills.

It is important to note that the information provided does not include Olivier Girardeau's current or future educational pursuits beyond 2021, as well as any additional certifications or accomplishments not mentioned above.