Stephane Achard

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Fondation Martin Matte

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Stephane Achard is currently Chairman at Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles since 2021, Chairman at Fondation Martin Matte, Director at QG100 Network, and Director at Payments Canada since 2021.
Former roles include President & Chief Executive Officer at Shiller Lavy Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2017, Chairman at National Bank General Insurance, Inc., Director at Western Financial Group, Inc., Director at the University of Sherbrooke, Director at Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, Director at Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Director at École Nationale de Cirque, Director at École d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce, Director at Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montréal, Director at Fondation de l'entrepreneurship, Director at Acet Capital, Senior VP-Commercial Banking International at National Bank of Canada from 2017 to 2018, and SVP & GM-Commercial Banking & Cards at The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec from 2013 to 2019.
Education includes undergraduate and MBA degrees from Concordia University.

Stephane Achard active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Fondation Martin Matte Fondation Martin Matte Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Fondation Martin Matte, established in 2007 by Martin Matte in Laval, Quebec, supports individuals living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or physical disabilities across Quebec. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. The foundation focuses on improving quality of life through specialized adapted housing called Maisons Martin-Matte, which provide accessible environments with 24/7 care when needed. It also offers respite services to support families and reduce isolation. A major ongoing project is the construction of the ninth Maison Martin-Matte in Saint-Rémi, a residential complex with 42 adapted social housing units and specialized amenities such as a therapeutic pool and training room, scheduled to open in summer 2027. The foundation raises funds primarily through an annual benefit dinner-show and engages the business community and partners to support its mission. It also raises awareness about the prevalence and challenges of TBI, emphasizing prevention and providing resources for affected individuals.	Chairman	-
Payments Canada Payments Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization fully funded by the financial institutions that participate in our systems	Director/Board Member	2021-06-23
QG100 Network QG100 Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization for international trade and development	Director/Board Member	-
Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Develops cultural enterprises in Quebec region	Chairman	2020-12-31

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Former positions of Stephane Achard

Companies	Position	End
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA	Corporate Officer/Principal	2023-05-31
The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec Regional BanksFinance Operate as a cooperative bank that provides products and services to individuals and businesses	Corporate Officer/Principal	2019-05-31
Shiller Lavy Group, Inc. Shiller Lavy Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate investment and leasing services	Chief Executive Officer	2017-01-31
University of Sherbrooke University of Sherbrooke Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Acet Capital SEC Acet Capital SEC Investment ManagersFinance Acet Capital invests in companies located in Canada. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of innovative manufacturing, digital technologies, health technology and green technologies sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and convertible loans (SAFE, KISS, debenture) for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 3 millions. The firm acts as a lead investor and also make co-investments.	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	18
National Bank of Canada National Bank of Canada Major BanksFinance Provides personal & commercial banking, financial markets brokerage and wealth management services	Finance
Western Financial Group, Inc. Western Financial Group, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides personal and business insurance services	Finance
The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec Regional BanksFinance Operate as a cooperative bank that provides products and services to individuals and businesses	Finance
Concordia University Concordia University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Sherbrooke University of Sherbrooke Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
National Bank General Insurance, Inc. National Bank General Insurance, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides automobile and home insurance services	Finance
Montreal Heart Institute Foundation
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
École Nationale de Cirque École Nationale de Cirque Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a secondary and post-secondary graduate arts school	Consumer Services
École d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce École d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops training programs for entrepreneurs	Commercial Services
Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montréal Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montréal Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations for international affairs	Commercial Services
Fondation de l'entrepreneurship
QG100 Network QG100 Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization for international trade and development	Commercial Services
Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Develops cultural enterprises in Quebec region	Consumer Services
Payments Canada Payments Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization fully funded by the financial institutions that participate in our systems	Commercial Services
Shiller Lavy Group, Inc. Shiller Lavy Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate investment and leasing services	Finance
Fondation Martin Matte Fondation Martin Matte Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Fondation Martin Matte, established in 2007 by Martin Matte in Laval, Quebec, supports individuals living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or physical disabilities across Quebec. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. The foundation focuses on improving quality of life through specialized adapted housing called Maisons Martin-Matte, which provide accessible environments with 24/7 care when needed. It also offers respite services to support families and reduce isolation. A major ongoing project is the construction of the ninth Maison Martin-Matte in Saint-Rémi, a residential complex with 42 adapted social housing units and specialized amenities such as a therapeutic pool and training room, scheduled to open in summer 2027. The foundation raises funds primarily through an annual benefit dinner-show and engages the business community and partners to support its mission. It also raises awareness about the prevalence and challenges of TBI, emphasizing prevention and providing resources for affected individuals.	Commercial Services
Acet Capital SEC Acet Capital SEC Investment ManagersFinance Acet Capital invests in companies located in Canada. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of innovative manufacturing, digital technologies, health technology and green technologies sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and convertible loans (SAFE, KISS, debenture) for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 3 millions. The firm acts as a lead investor and also make co-investments.	Finance