François Houde
About François Houde
François Houde is a Directeur De Comptes at Exportation et Développement Canada (EDC) and Desjardins, with a background in finance and international development.
Company
François Houde is currently working at Exportation et Développement Canada (EDC) as a Senior Account Manager. EDC provides financial solutions to help Canadian businesses successfully compete on the global stage.
Title
François Houde holds the position of Directeur de Comptes at both Exportation et Développement Canada (EDC) and Desjardins in Lévis, Quebec, Canada.
Education and Expertise
François Houde holds a Master of Business Administration from Université Laval, completed between 2002 and 2004. He also achieved a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta from 2000 to 2002. His educational background has provided him with robust expertise in business and commerce.
Background in Financial Services
Prior to his current roles, François Houde accumulated diverse experience in the financial sector. He served as Directeur Principal - Financement d'Équipement at Banque Laurentienne, specializing in equipment financing. At BMO Financial Group, he held the position of Directeur - Financement des Grandes Entreprises, focusing on financial services for dealers. His career also includes positions at Ford Motor Credit Company as Superviseur - Département du Financement de Gros and Analyste de Crédit aux Concessionnaires, where he specialized in wholesale financing and dealer credit analysis.
Professional Experience in International Development
François Houde began his professional journey at Chambre de Commerce des Entrepreneurs de Québec as an Agent de Développement International from 2003 to 2005. In this role, he worked on various international development projects, enhancing his expertise in global business development and international commerce.