Jean St-Gelais has been Chairman of CDPQ’s Board of Directors since October 2021 and was previously appointed director in May 2021. Mr. St-Gelais possesses extensive experience in financial markets that he acquired in both the private sector and working in public institutions. During his successful career, he was President and CEO of La Capitale, Agence du revenu du Québec and Autorité des marchés financiers. He also served as Secretary General and Clerk of the Conseil exécutif, as well as Associate Deputy Minister for tax policy, budgetary policy and financial institutions for the Government of Québec. Mr. St-Gelais is currently the Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Beneva and its i