Solène Hanquier serves as Leader ESG Strategies at Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM).
In her capacity as Leader ESG Strategies, Solène is responsible for designing and implementing DGAM’s
responsible investment strategy. She also represents the team in both internal and external strategic
collaborations. Solène works with the team to ensure that DGAM’s investment management teams adhere to
and integrate DGAM’s ESG criteria across all asset classes (equity, fixed income and alternative investments).
She also closely monitors shareholder engagement and collaborates with the Responsible Investment Analysts
on research and innovation activities to enhance DGAM’s responsible investment practices.
Solène joined Desjardins in 2015. Her career in the investment industry began in 2010, when she worked at
the federal Department of National Defence as an Environmental Officer. She then moved to Bell Canada
Enterprise as a Corporate Responsibility Advisor before joining Desjardins Group as a Corporate Social
Responsibility Advisor.