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Women in Finance | episode 2

“Some say you can make figures say whatever you want. In an organization, everybody presents their separate results. Fortunately, the finance function helps us form a true picture of reality. And when it is used to simplify and explain things, it is even more helpful.”

- Maarika Paul, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Operations Officer, CDPQ

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How are new technologies such as data analytics transforming the finance function in organizations? 

What can be done to manage the talent shortage? What priorities should be kept in mind to make sure future teams are well prepared? Listen to the latest episode of Women in Finance for insights from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's Maarika Paul and the Business Development Bank of Canada's Lisa To.

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“The finance function is evolving. Increasingly, we are playing an advisory role in which we try to explain how to create value and identify opportunities. I am fascinated by the way we can find messages in the numbers.”

- Lisa To, Head of Financial Management and Performance, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Maarika Paul

About our two guests

Maarika Paul is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial and Operations Officer. In addition to accounting, treasury and internal audit, she is responsible for assessing and monitoring financial results, as well as applying financial governance and tax best practices. She leads the overall operations of the CDPQ, including analytical information, data management and investment support services (back-office). She also oversees human resources, talent management, public affairs and technology activities.

Maarika is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA, FCA) and a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). She has over 30 years of experience in financial management.

Lisa To

Lisa To is Head of Financial Management and Performance at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Since she arrived at BDC in 2013, she has headed various specialized teams: IT Performance Office; Financing Strategy, Product and Support; Corporate Financing; Product Development; and Operations Support.

Past employers: National Bank of Canada (10 years) and Deloitte & Touche (4 years).

Dominique Fortier

About the host

Dominique has 25 years of professional experience with PwC Montreal and serves as Client Service Director. She focuses on understanding the needs of financial institutions and leveraging PwC’s global network’s relevant expertise to add value when helping clients solve business issues and reach their goals. In addition to supporting teams in business proposals, Dominique conducts client satisfaction surveys, providing an additional and objective communication channel. Through her strong network in the Montreal business community, she plays an active role in our firm’s positioning for various events and business opportunities.

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