Andrée Valade
About Andrée Valade
Andrée Valade is a Technicienne Principale at Desjardins, with a background in financial disclosure and securities custody, and previous experience in the fashion industry.
Current Role at Desjardins
Andrée Valade currently holds the position of Technicienne Principale in the Direction Divulgation Financière, Garde de Valeurs at Desjardins. She has been with the organization for over five years, beginning her tenure in July 2018. In her role, she focuses on financial disclosure and securities custody.
Previous Experience in the Fashion Industry
Before her current role at Desjardins, Andrée Valade accumulated experience in the fashion industry. She worked as a Product Manager at Reitmans Canada Ltée/Ltd for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she was a Junior Buyer at Michael Kors for 9 months from 2016 to 2017. She also held roles at Judith & Charles, working in buying and planning for 8 months in 2016, and earlier as a Product Assistant at Reitmans Canada Ltée/Ltd in planning and allocation for 2 years from 2014 to 2016.
Education Background
Andrée Valade attended Concordia University, where she completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her diverse career, bridging roles in both the fashion and financial sectors.
Skills and Expertise
Andrée Valade has developed a versatile set of skills throughout her career. Her expertise includes financial disclosure, securities custody, product management, buying, planning, and allocation. This diverse skill set has been honed through her roles at Desjardins and various positions in the fashion industry, including at Reitmans Canada Ltée/Ltd, Michael Kors, and Judith & Charles.
Transition from Fashion to Finance
Andrée Valade's career demonstrates a unique transition from the fashion industry to the financial sector. She leveraged her experience in product management and planning from roles at companies like Reitmans Canada Ltée/Ltd and Judith & Charles to move into a finance-focused position at Desjardins. This shift highlights her adaptable nature and ability to apply her skills across different industries.