Francois Beaudoin
Chairman at Walter Financial
Francois Beaudoin is a prominent figure in the world of banking and corporate boards. As the Chairman of Walter Financial and a member of several boards, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to these organizations. Beaudoin is highly regarded for his knowledge of strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, human resources management, and financial planning, which he developed over the course of his extensive career.
Beaudoin started his career as an executive in Quebec and Ontario at the Bank of Montreal, where he held various positions, including Vice-President, Eastern Canada Region. He then served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Development Bank of Canada, and subsequently acted as Senior Advisor with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Montreal.
In addition to his board responsibilities, Beaudoin has also been involved in various organizations throughout his career. He was a member of the Board and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Royal Montreal Golf Club and served as Chairman of the Quebec Chapter of the World Presidents Organization.
Beaudoin holds an MBA from Columbia University in New York and a BBA from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales in Montreal. With his deep knowledge and experience, Beaudoin will undoubtedly continue to make significant contributions to the companies and organizations he is affiliated with.
