François Duquette

François Duquette is Managing Director, Real Estate Finance and Capital Solutions. In this role, he oversees the evolution and execution of the Credit portfolio’s investment strategies as well as business development and post-investment activities. He is in charge of a team of specialists based in Montréal, Toronto, New York and London and sits on the Private Credit Management Committee.

Before returning to CDPQ in 2023, Mr. Duquette was Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Lion Electric, a Québec-based manufacturer of zero-emission heavy vehicles. Prior to that, he held various positions at CDPQ, including Managing Director, International Private Equity and Vice-President, Legal Affairs, Investment. A lawyer by training, he began his career as an Associate in the Paris office of law firm Simmons & Simmons, eventually being appointed Partner. He then worked as a Partner in the Abu Dhabi and Casablanca offices of international firm Allen & Overy, where he specialized in structured finance and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Duquette holds a double degree in civil and common law from McGill University. He is a member of the Barreau du Québec and the Bar of England and Wales.