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Jean-Guy Talbot, MBA - Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Talbot oversees the strategic development, corporate management and promotion of Presima’s international activities.

Mr. Talbot has worked in executive and managerial positions related to international financing, mergers and acquisitions, and structured finance. He has worked closely with prominent international managers on development projects. He has been able to use his diverse experience to build a global network of top quality contacts. Mr. Talbot, active in the investment field since 1985, has been with the organisation since 2003.


Frédéric Belleau, LL.B. - Chief Compliance Officer

Mr. Belleau is Presima’s Chief Compliance Officer. He oversees the application, tracking and auditing of regulations, whether for internal operations, clients or regulatory agencies. He participates in due diligence client-auditing activities and ensures the legal and contractual compliance of all documentation. Mr. Belleau has been active in the financial sector since 1998.


Karim B. Abuani, CA - Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Abuani is responsible for the financial accounting and corporate finance operations of Presima. He also oversees the general administration of the company. Mr. Abuani has previously held executive and managerial positions in the mutual fund, investment banking, real estate and public accounting industries. He began his career as a Chartered Accountant in 1992.


Andrew J. Kavouras, M.Sc. - Head of Clients and Business Development

Andrew J. Kavouras is Head of Clients and Business Development, overseeing the development of Presima’s marketing and client related activities. Mr. Kavouras joined the industry in 1985, having worked in management positions in business development, client/portfolio management and product development around the globe. Mr. Kavouras has provided consultancy in the field of sustainable and responsible investment strategies to institutional investors in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Most recently, he was Managing Director for Zurich based SAM - Sustainable Asset Management. He has also held executive roles with Fidelity Investments and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.


Stéphane Larsen, M.Sc., CFA - Portfolio Manager, Europe

Stéphane Larsen is part of the portfolio management team and is responsible for the firm’s investments in European real estate securities. As well, he collaborates closely on the processes of risk management and portfolio construction. His experience with the firm also includes short and pair trade strategies, trading in derivatives and private investments in non-listed companies within the global real estate sector. Mr. Larsen is president of the Trading Committee as well as a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He joined the organization in 2002 and has been actively involved in international real estate stock selection and portfolio management for Presima’s institutional clients since then.


Marc-André Flageole, M.Sc., CFA, FRM - Portfolio Manager, Asia-Pacific

Marc-André Flageole manages investments in public real estate securities since he joined Presima in early 2006. He primarily focuses on the markets of Asia Pacific including Hong Kong and Singapore. He is responsible for the analysis and financial modeling in this universe as well as being co-responsible for all investment decisions made within the Asia region. He also maintains frequent contacts with various market participants such as private investors and real estate consultants.


Vincent Felteau, M.Sc., CFA - Portfolio Manager, Asia-Pacific

Vincent Felteau is a portfolio manager covering the Asia Pacific region. He concentrates his efforts and expertise on Australia and Japan and he is responsible for the analysis and financial modeling in this universe as well as being co-responsible for all investment decisions made within the Asia region. Prior to becoming portfolio manager for the Asia Pacific region, he was an analyst covering the Americas region. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Felteau has developed numerous contacts with senior management teams of real estate companies and local experts across Asia and the Americas. President of Presima’s Responsible Investment Committee, he joined the organisation in 2007.


Martin Pépin, M.Sc., CFA - Portfolio Manager, North America

Martin Pépin is the portfolio manager focusing on all real estate sectors of the Americas region. As such, he participates in the analysis and financial modeling of the securities listed in these markets. He supervises the portfolio composition through financial models, asset visits and executive management’s meetings. He is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. With over ten years of public and private investment experience, Mr. Pépin joined Presima in 2008.


Sébastien Nadeau, M.Sc., CFA - Senior Analyst, North America

Sébastien Nadeau focuses on all sectors of the Americas real estate markets. As such, he participates in the analysis and financial modeling of the securities listed in these markets. In addition, Mr. Nadeau acts as backup for Presima’s in-house traders. Mr. Nadeau also covered the European real estate markets during his first three years with the organisation. A member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust, he joined the organisation in 2006.


Chris Blanchard, CFA - Porftolio Manager, Emerging Markets

Chris Blanchard is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the management of Presima’s emerging market real estate business. Most recently, this has included the development of a new emerging market product offering for clients. In this function, he is responsible for the portfolio’s composition and works closely with colleagues performing individual company analysis and investment due diligence. As team leader, he also acts as liaison with pension fund consultants and prospective clients for the emerging market fund and ensures that Presima is represented within the financial community at various industry conferences and events. Mr. Blanchard brings over 10 years of investment industry experience, including 8 years of specific emerging market focus. He joined the organisation in 2007.


Isabelle Bouchard, M.Sc., CFA - Analyst, Emerging Markets

Isabelle Bouchard focuses on emerging markets and plays an integral part in initiating and sourcing investment ideas for the emerging market region. She is responsible for the analysis, monitoring and financial modeling of securities within those markets and plays an important role in the management of the emerging market portfolio. She joined the organisation in 2007 and has been involved in the development of Presima’s emerging market expertise and strategy. Furthermore, she brings a wealth of experience in risk management and is an integral part of Presima’s Risk Management Committee.
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