Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2014-11-20
Invested on: 2015-09-23
For his contributions to the financial sector as a portfolio management entrepreneur.
For over 40 years, Jean-Guy Desjardins has been a pioneer in the investment field. He founded TAL Global Asset Management and Fiera Capital Corporation, two of Canada’s leading independent portfolio management firms. Renowned as a skilled manager, he has served on various boards, including that of the Bank of Canada. He also supports numerous organizations and causes in his community, both personally and through his foundation.