Franck de Santis

Franck De Santis, CFA, is a highly experienced finance professional with a strong focus on climate and energy investments. Currently serving as Senior Director for Climate Private Equity at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec since April 2017, Franck leads direct private equity investments in climate-focused initiatives. Previously, Franck held senior roles in energy equity research, overseeing teams that analyzed the energy, resources, and utilities sectors. Franck also serves on the boards of Soli Organic and BTR Energy. Prior to joining CDPQ, Franck worked as an Independent Consultant in advisory and due diligence for energy and renewable projects and spent over a decade at BNP Paribas as a Director in private equity, where Franck was instrumental in founding the bank's Energy and Commodities private equity group. Franck's career began at Constantin Associates as an Audit Manager. Franck holds a Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets from EDHEC Business School.