Jean-Pierre Couture

Economist at

Desjardins Global Asset Management, Inc.

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Consumer Services

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Mr. Jean-Pierre Couture is an Economist & Senior Portfolio Manager at Desjardins Global Asset Management, Inc. He is responsible for macroeconomic analysis and assessment of international financial markets.
He is also involved in the country and sector allocation of equity portfolios.
Prior to joining Hexavest, Mr. Couture spent nine years at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, where he held several roles, including Director of Macroeconomic Research in which he advised the asset allocation committee.
As a Global Macro Senior Analyst, he launched and managed a Global macro multi-asset strategy.
His career started at the National Bank of Canada, where he worked as an Economist from 1995 to 2001.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree (1993) and a Master’s degree (1996) in Economics from the Université du Québec à Montréal.

Jean-Pierre Couture active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Desjardins Global Asset Management, Inc. Desjardins Global Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance DGAM offers in-house expertise in equity, fixed income and real assets (infrastructure, real estate) across a variety of investment vehicles.	Economist	01/09/2021

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Companies	Position	End
Hexavest, Inc. Hexavest, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hexavest offers a different reading on markets through a top-down, contrarian investment process and active currency management. The firm’s systematic approach relies on their proven multi-factor models as well as consistent and robust signals.	Economist	01/09/2021
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Investment ManagersFinance CDPQ uses constructive capital to create new opportunities and position businesses for success – in private equity, equity markets, private credit, infrastructure and real estate. Each asset class has a specific risk-return profile and brings together various specialized portfolios and mandates. These are composed of liquid and less liquid securities and are managed in an integrated manner mainly internally. They are convinced that sustainable investing is a fundamental vector of long-term returns.	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2009
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2001

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National Bank of Canada National Bank of Canada Major BanksFinance Provides personal & commercial banking, financial markets brokerage and wealth management services	Finance
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Investment ManagersFinance CDPQ uses constructive capital to create new opportunities and position businesses for success – in private equity, equity markets, private credit, infrastructure and real estate. Each asset class has a specific risk-return profile and brings together various specialized portfolios and mandates. These are composed of liquid and less liquid securities and are managed in an integrated manner mainly internally. They are convinced that sustainable investing is a fundamental vector of long-term returns.	Finance
Hexavest, Inc. Hexavest, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hexavest offers a different reading on markets through a top-down, contrarian investment process and active currency management. The firm’s systematic approach relies on their proven multi-factor models as well as consistent and robust signals.	Finance
University of Quebec University of Quebec Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Desjardins Global Asset Management, Inc. Desjardins Global Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance DGAM offers in-house expertise in equity, fixed income and real assets (infrastructure, real estate) across a variety of investment vehicles.	Finance