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Biography

Jean-François Courville
 

J-F Courville is responsible for leading and growing Scotiabank's overall business in Québec. In leading the Bank’s growth strategy in the province, J-F works with the Québec team to focus on opportunities across banking, wealth and asset management and capital markets.
Prior to joining Scotiabank in November 2024, J-F was President and Chief Client Officer at Purpose Unlimited, following the acquisition of Wealthsimple for Advisors, where he was CEO. Prior to joining the fintech industry J-F held several leadership positions in major financial firms, notably as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at RBC Wealth Management, President and CEO of Manulife Asset Management where he led Manulife Financial’s global asset management business, and as President and CEO of State Street Canada.
J-F is very active in the community, notably as a director and Chair of the Commercialization Committee as the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. He is a founding member and past Director of Toronto-based cycling philanthropy club, Les Domestiques, which has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for various charities across North America since 2009. He is also a director on the boards of Samara Family Office and Embark Student Corp. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and International Business from McGill University and has a CFA designation.

Jean-François Perrault

Jean-François Perrault joined Scotiabank in 2015 as Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist. He leads a team of Economists to support Scotiabank’s domestic and international business lines and clients from retail to capital markets, providing Scotiabank's senior executives, business lines and customers with perspectives, insights and forecasts on economic, financial market and policy developments. 
Prior to joining Scotiabank, Jean-François held prominent roles with the federal government, the Bank of Canada, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. 

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