Annie Houle is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Head of Canada at Ivanhoé Cambridge since April 2021. Houle has held several board positions, including Board Member at Barrette Outdoor Living, Top Aces, BFL CANADA, Solmax, and Greenpac Mill. From January 2017 to April 2022, Houle was the Managing Director of Relationship Investment at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), overseeing a portfolio of large-cap companies. Prior experience includes leading the Montreal Global Corporate Banking franchise at HSBC Bank Canada from 2005 to 2017. In addition to practical expertise, Houle has contributed to academia as a lecturer at Ordre des CGA du Québec and HEC Montreal. Education credentials include CFA, CPA, CGA, an MSc in International Accounting and Finance from The London School of Economics, and an Honours BSc in Economics from Université de Montréal.