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Francis Lachance CPA, CA

Vice President

flachance@brivafinance.ca

514.713.0052

With more than 25 years of experience in corporate financing, financial analysis, business development, and sales team management within major financial institutions, Francis has played a key role in the successful execution of numerous client projects. His career has allowed him to develop a strong understanding of entrepreneurs’ needs, while building an extensive network of financial and professional partners across Québec. He has also led commercial account management teams for two major Canadian banks. Francis joined BRIVA FINANCE in 2018 at the time of its founding. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from HEC Montréal and has been a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) since 1991.

Education

In progress
Master of Science (MSc), Finance
HEC Montréal

1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
HEC Montréal

Professional Background

  • Since 2018Vice President
    Briva Finance
  • 2014 - 2018Vice President, Corporate Financing
    Fiera Private Financing
  • 2011 - 2014Vice President, Business Banking
    BMO Financial Group
  • 2007 - 2011Regional Director, Personal and Commercial Banking – Abitibi-Témiscamingue
    National Bank of Canada
  • 2001 - 2006Senior Account Manager – Mid-Market
    National Bank of Canada
  • 1997 - 2000Commercial Credit Risk Manager
  • 1996 - 1997Examiner
    Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
  • 1991 - 1995Auditor
    Petrie Raymond, Chartered Accountants

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