Catherine Beauchemin

Senior Director, Québec Relationship Investing at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)

I am a finance professional with a passion for strategy and entrepreneurship.

I build on more than 20 years experience in corporate development, business planning and financing for public and private companies across a broad array of industries such as technology, media, industrial products, transportation, consumer products, merchandising and healthcare.

Recognized for delivering results, creative thinking, business acumen, integrity, negotiation and analytical skills. With genuine leadership skills, I motivate team players to achieve their best and find solutions.

Specialties:
– Structuring and negotiating M&A transactions
– Operational integration
– Strategic reviews
– Financial planning and analysis (capacity forecasting, budget, YEE process)
– Reporting (monthly financial reviews, operational dashboards, KPIs)
– Business planning and project management (ie. capital projects and operational efficiencies)
– Business development (negotiating commercial agreements)
– Investment analysis
– Equity and debt financing, IPOs, capital restructuring