Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has appointed Kim Thomassin as executive vice-president of legal affairs and secretariat, effective Jan. 30, 2017.
In the role, she will oversee the pension fund’s legal and regulatory activities, including the legal and governance structures for all investments.
Previously, Thomassin was national client leader and managing partner of the Québec region for McCarthy Tétrault LLP. During the 17 years she spent at the firm, she held various positions, specializing particularly in project financing and acquisition transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
“Kim Thomassin is a true leader. Her considerable experience as a project finance and M&A lawyer, extensive network and recognized talent in building solid business relationships will be key assets for la Caisse as it implements its strategy in all the markets where it is present,” said Michael Sabia, president and chief executive officer at Caisse.
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