Sylvie Pinsonnault has had a career in the financial industry for 35 years, including nearly 23 years at Investissement Québec. Her leadership and extensive knowledge of the entrepreneurial landscape are recognized, having led her to hold highly strategic positions.  

From 2019 to 2023, Sylvie served as a member of Investissement Québec's Investment Committee and Management Committee, holding the position of Senior Vice-President for Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. During this period, she successfully led several major strategic initiatives, including Innovative Manufacturing ($2.4 billion) and Innovation Productivity ($2.4 billion). These initiatives were designed to enhance competitiveness and foster accelerated business growth. Additionally, Sylvie played a key role in driving the Competivert initiative ($1 billion), which aimed to encourage companies to embrace clean technologies and adopt eco-responsible practices, ultimately fostering increased competitiveness while reducing their environmental footprint.   

Under her leadership, Sylvie steered the overall strategic direction of the company, which underwent a significant expansion in its mandate in 2019, marking a pivotal moment in its history. She spearheaded the development and implementation of strategic plans for the periods 2020-2023 and 2023-2027 as well as the sustainable finance and responsible investment strategy.  

Additionally, she oversaw business solutions as well as omnichannel marketing activities encompassing brand image and customer experience, communications (media, communications and public affairs) and Investissement Québec-CRIQ (digital transformation and innovation of companies).