Sylviane Desparois

Sylviane Desparois is an experienced professional in strategic communications and regulatory oversight, currently serving as the Director of Retail Payments Supervision at the Bank of Canada since September 2021. With a previous role as Principal Analyst in Retail Payments Oversight at the same institution, Sylviane has a comprehensive background in the financial sector, including positions at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, where roles included Advisor and Manager in various capacities. Additional experience encompasses a position at Finance Canada as Chief of Web Communications and Publishing, as well as communications roles at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and HRSDC. Sylviane's media background includes work as a reporter and video journalist for Radio-Canada and other organizations. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree from Université de La Réunion and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Ottawa.