Sonya Cote
About Sonya Cote
Sonya Cote serves as the Senior Vice President and Group Chief Internal Auditor at Intact, a position she has held since 2015. With a strong background in finance and operations, she has previously worked at notable organizations including Banque Nationale, AXA, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Sonya Cote has served as the Senior Vice President and Group Chief Internal Auditor at Intact Financial Corporation since 2015. In this role, she oversees internal audit functions and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Her tenure at Intact spans nine years, during which she has contributed to enhancing the company's risk management and governance frameworks. Prior to her current position, she was Vice President of Finance at Intact from 2011 to 2015.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Intact, Sonya Cote held several significant roles in the financial services sector. She worked at Banque Nationale as Directrice Principale Operations from 2003 to 2007, where she managed operational functions. Following that, she served as Directrice Principale Finances at AXA from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she spent a decade at PricewaterhouseCoopers as Directrice Principale Certification from 1987 to 1997, focusing on audit and certification services.
Education and Expertise
Sonya Cote has a solid educational background in commerce and public accountancy. She studied at McGill University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from 1984 to 1987 and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Public Accountancy. Earlier, she completed her studies at Cégep de Matane, achieving a DEC in Sciences pures from 1982 to 1984. This educational foundation supports her expertise in finance and auditing.
Career Timeline
Sonya Cote's career spans several key positions in the financial sector. She began her professional journey at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1987 to 1997, followed by roles at Banque Nationale and AXA. She transitioned to Intact in 2011, initially serving as Vice President of Finance before advancing to her current role as Senior Vice President and Group Chief Internal Auditor in 2015. Her career reflects a progression through various leadership roles in finance and auditing.