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Following its Annual General Meeting held on June 16, Evol is pleased to unveil the composition of its Board of Directors for the 2025\u20132026 term\u2014marked by the arrival of new, engaged and inspiring voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are thrilled to welcome France Desharnais (corporate director), Fabienne Lacoste (corporate director), and St\u00e9phanie Robichaud (General Manager at Allard, Allard et associ\u00e9s inc.). Their rich experience will strengthen the board\u2019s collective expertise and bring valuable, diverse perspectives to the heart of our governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are also proud to announce the renewal of Nadia Martel\u2019s mandate as Chair of the Board. Her impressive background in law, management, and technological innovation continues to be a tremendous asset to Evol\u2019s governance. As a founding partner of Fonds i4 Capital, Nadia brings insightful leadership that is fully aligned with our vision for a more inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurial landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Board of Directors is a key driver in fulfilling our mission. We thank each member for their trust, their diligence, and their commitment to contributing to this important societal transformation. Their strategic engagement is essential to fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and human-centered entrepreneurship across Qu\u00e9bec,” concludes our President and CEO, G\u00e9raldine Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evol warmly thanks Emmanuelle Toussaint, Fatoumata Barry, and Patrick Thibault for their years of dedicated service and meaningful contributions. Their commitment has been instrumental in moving our mission forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this new board, Evol proudly continues its mission to transform Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s economy into a powerful driver of positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the full composition of Evol\u2019s 2025\u20132026 Board of Directors:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Nadia Martel, Chair 
<\/strong>Founding Partner, Fonds i4 Capital<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucie Bourgeois, Vice-chair
<\/strong>Founding president, Umalia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fran\u00e7ois Faucher, treasurer
<\/strong>President, Gestion Cinq-F Inc. \u2014 Consulting and Support<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farnel Fleurant, secretary
<\/strong>Founder and CEO of Workind<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc Bouchard, director
<\/strong>Vice-president, credit risk and participation management, Investissement Qu\u00e9bec<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam Crevier, director
<\/strong>Senior partner and general manager at Syrus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Painchaud, director
<\/strong>President, Kourant Technologies Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benoit Auger, director
<\/strong>Partner and Finance Transformation Leader for Quebec, PwC Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhaskor Guha, director
<\/strong>Co-founder & Vice-President at TLM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathalie Nasseri, director
<\/strong>Co-owner of Bleu Lavande & senior business advisor at Inno-Centre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

France Desharnais, director
<\/strong>Corporate director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabienne Lacoste, director
<\/strong>Corporate director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St\u00e9phanie Robichaud, director
<\/strong>General Manager, Allard, Allard et associ\u00e9s inc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michelle Nollet, observer
<\/strong>Expert Entrepreneurship Advisor, Direction de l\u2019entrepreneuriat et des cr\u00e9neaux d\u2019excellence, minist\u00e8re de l\u2019\u00c9conomie, de l\u2019Innovation et de l\u2019\u00c9nergie (MEIE).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Evol<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Operating in Quebec\u2019s 17 regions, Evol finances and mentors businesses with diverse, inclusive ownership so that they can collectively leave a positive mark on society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evol has a significant budget envelope to offer financing that, combined with a personalized coaching experience and tailored complementary services, enables entrepreneurs to build sustainable, prosperous businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through partnerships with the Government of Qu\u00e9bec (with Investissement Qu\u00e9bec as its agent), the Government of Canada, National Bank, BDC, the Fonds de solidarit\u00e9 FTQ, and Fondaction, Evol offers financing and guidance to businesses with diversified, inclusive ownerships that generate positive impacts aligned with the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information:
<\/strong>V\u00e9ronique Dargis
v.******<\/span>@**<\/span>ol.ca<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Evol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

evol.ca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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