Sylvain Gareau, M.Sc.
About Sylvain Gareau, M.Sc.
Sylvain Gareau, M.Sc., is the Vice President Pension Fund at Desjardins with over three decades of experience in executive leadership roles across various industries, including biomedical and finance.
Title at Desjardins
Sylvain Gareau, M.Sc. currently holds the position of Vice President Pension Fund at Desjardins. He has been with Desjardins since October 2008, bringing over 15 years of dedicated service to the organization.
Professional History
Sylvain Gareau has accumulated over three decades of professional experience in high-level management and executive roles. Prior to his current position at Desjardins, he served as Executive Vice President at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) from 2002 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he was President and Chief Executive Officer at Biorthex Biomedical from 1996 to 2002, Director of Marketing at Smith and Nephew S.R.L from 1990 to 1995, and Senior Product Manager at Jouveinal from 1990 to 1992. He began his career as Marketing Director at Johnson & Johnson from 1985 to 1990.
Education and Expertise
Sylvain Gareau earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Université de Montréal. His educational background laid the foundation for a career marked by extensive leadership and proficiency in pension fund management, biomedical sectors, and marketing.
Experience in Executive Leadership
Throughout his career, Sylvain Gareau has held significant executive leadership roles across various industries, including biomedical and finance. His tenure at different organizations such as CDPQ, Biorthex Biomedical, and Desjardins highlights his capability and adaptability in managing complex operations and strategic initiatives.
Background in Marketing
Sylvain Gareau has a strong background in marketing, having held several senior marketing positions early in his career. Notably, he contributed to Smith and Nephew S.R.L as Director of Marketing and Jouveinal as Senior Product Manager. His foundational years at Johnson & Johnson as Marketing Director further established his marketing expertise.