François Laurin Fcpa Cfa, Icd.d

François Laurin FCPA, CFA, ICD.D has a comprehensive work experience spanning various industries. François is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Solmax, a world leader in sustainable construction solutions. Prior to this role, François served as a Corporate Director. Previously, François held the position of Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer at Banque Laurentienne, where they oversaw the bank's financial activities. François also served as the Chief Financial Officer at Bio Amber Inc., Alderon Iron Ore Corp, and Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Ltd. François has held executive positions at Cap-Ex Iron Ore Ltd and Transat A.T. inc. François also gained valuable experience at CDP Capital, where they were the Vice-President of investments, Media & Telecommunications, and at Bombardier Transportation as the Vice-President Controller Group. Throughout their career, François has demonstrated expertise in finance, strategic planning, investments, and value creation.

François Laurin FCPA, CFA, ICD.D has a diverse education history. François started their academic journey in 1978 at CEGEP Edouard-Montpetit, where they obtained a DEC in Administrative Sciences. Later, from 1979 to 1982, they attended McGill University and received their Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in Finance and Accounting. In 1982, François returned to McGill University to pursue a Public Accounting Graduate Degree, which they completed in 1983.

To further enhance their professional expertise, François Laurin obtained several additional certifications. François became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in February 1985, granted by the Ordre des CPA du Québec. François also attained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification; however, the specific dates of their CFA certification are not provided.

Subsequently, in 2011, François attended the Directors Education program at McGill University, focusing on ICD Corporate Directorship.

These educational accomplishments demonstrate François Laurin's commitment to continuous learning and professional development throughout various stages of their career.