Bertrand to join National Bank Financial

National Bank Financial has appointed Luc Bertrand, former president and CEO of Montreal Exchange, to the newly created position of vice-chairman. He joins National Bank on February 7

“Luc Bertrand is well respected in the business community having, among other things, consolidated Canada’s international standing in the derivatives market when he was with Montreal Exchange Inc., thereby enabling businesses and individuals to expand the scope of their financial strategies to promote growth,” said Louis Vachon, president and CEO of National Bank. “I am confident that Mr. Bertrand will make a tremendous contribution to the Financial Group’s development.”

Bertrand will be responsible for developing and maintaining relations with corporate, institutional and government clients in Canada. He will also act as a strategic advisor to management, particularly on matters pertaining to government relations and derivatives regulations.

Prior to his stint at the Montreal Exchange, Bertrand held a senior position at National Bank Financial Group, from 1998 to 2000.

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