A DEVOTED TEAM
—
From coast to coast, our vice presidents and their team of specialists address all your financial needs.
A PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE
—
Thanks to our years of experience in customer service, banking and private management, we can adapt easily to the reality of your area in order to provide you with the best options possible – whether that’s in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario or Quebec. Meet our vice presidents.
Paul Gill
Vice-President, Head of Commercial and Private Banking 1859 and National Accounts for British Columbia and Prairies
Paul brings more than 25 years of senior corporate and commercial banking experience to National Bank. As an organizational leader, his passion is building strong teams.
Paul has diverse industry knowledge and deep experience developing financial solutions for entrepreneurs.
Throughout his career, he’s earned a reputation as a collaborator, known for his ability to develop relationships that have helped his teams and clients achieve their goals. In this new role, Paul is responsible for the strategic growth of National Bank in Western Canada.
Email : paul.gill@nbc.ca
Phone : 403-681-1166
Marty Juliebo
Regional Vice-President, Prairies
Marty has over 25 years of experience in the financial sector, gradually taking on more senior roles in Personal Banking, Commercial and Corporate Banking, as well as Private Banking and Private Wealth.
Prior to joining Private Banking 1859, he developed his expertise working at another major financial institution. This experience shaped his approach, including his leadership skills with large talent pools, extensive knowledge of the market, strong relationships with circles of influence, and the entrepreneurial acumen that results from exposure to commercial and corporate finance account management. He leads a team of experienced, passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to having a meaningful impact in the lives of their clients.
Marty holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance, and is a certified Family Enterprise Advisor.
Email : marty.juliebo@nbc.ca
Phone : 403-462-6209
Vanessa Stockbrugger
Regional Vice-President, Wealth, Western Canada
With 20 years of financial services experience, Vanessa Stockbrugger is currently the Regional Vice President of Wealth for Western Canada and a Senior Private Wealth Advisor at National Bank Private Banking 1859, based in Calgary. In this role, she advises clients on their comprehensive wealth needs and is responsible for a team that delivers investment management solutions as well as financial, tax and estate planning services for clients within Private Banking 1859 in Western Canada. Prior to this role, Vanessa Stockbrugger founded an advisory company and spent seven years committed to strengthening the financial knowledge, confidence, and wealth of Canadians, particularly women. She began her finance career at National Bank in the Financial Markets group, including 10 years in Investment Banking, holding the title of Vice President and Director.
Email : vanessa.stockbrugger@nbc.ca
Phone : 403-826-5264
Haleh Alexander, MBA, FEA, PFP
Regional Vice-President, British Columbia
With over 30 years of experience in the financial sector, Haleh (Holly) Alexander joined the Private Banking 1859 team in 2018 after several years working for another Canadian private bank. Her role here is to support the experts and specialists of her team in the realization, growth, and transfer of clients’ assets in Vancouver as well as to assist them in the implementation of complex banking solutions and the creation of personalized credit strategies. Holding FEA (Family Enterprise Advisor) certification, Haleh provides regional clients and their families with her human approach that combines professionalism and accessibility. Fluent in Farsi, Haleh Alexander is also very involved in her community. She sits on the board of directors of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and is currently vice-president of the Association of Women in Finance.
Email : holly.alexander@nbc.ca
Phone : 604-841-2255
Caitriona Geoghegan
Managing Director and Head of Lending – National Client Group, Ontario and Atlantic Canada / Regional Vice-President Private Banking 1859, Ontario
With over 17 years of experience in the financial sector, Caitriona joined the Private Banking 1859 team as Vice President, Ontario in 2023, representing an expansion of her responsibilities at National Bank, where she has also held the position of Managing Director & Head of Lending for the National Client Group, since joining the Bank in November 2019.
Caitriona’s leadership across both businesses aligns and connects our most complex and high-net worth business clients with our Private Banking 1859 offering under common leadership; and the structure reinforces and executes on our unique strategy in the Canadian Banking landscape to truly serve clients across their business, personal and family needs both currently and into the future.
Utilizing an exceptional people first culture, Caitriona has been able to attract high quality, experienced and motivated team members who are creating quality and distinctive experiences for entrepreneurial clients and their families.
Caitriona holds a Fellowship status with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a first-class honours degree in Business majoring in Finance.
Email: caitriona.geoghegan@nbc.ca
Phone: 416-906-2349
Yannick Pelletier, MTax, CPA
Vice-President, Commercial and Private Banking 1859, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Northern Quebec, and Eastern Ontario
With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, Yannick has risen rapidly through the ranks thanks to his leadership, interpersonal skills, and passion for business development. His motivational approach has enabled him to support several teams in achieving a high level of performance and commitment to the benefit of their clients.
Yannick holds a bachelor's degree in administration, a master's degree in finance and a CPA designation. In his current role, he develops business strategies to optimize both client and employee experience for the Commercial and Private Banking sectors. By maintaining a close relationship based on trust, he ensures that entrepreneurs are receiving the right support, both in their commercial ambitions and in their personal projects.
He also sits on a number of Boards of Directors and is involved in a variety of successful charity events.
Email : yannick.pelletier@bnc.ca
Phone : 514-887-6555
Daniel Daunais, F.Pl., MTax
Regional Vice-President, Montreal
Ever since he joined the National Bank in 2007, Daniel has been able to set himself apart due to his authenticity and his ability to build strong relationships with his clients. With a passion for business development, he joined Private Banking 1859 in 2011 as a private banker, where he quickly climbed the ranks and became director and Senior Private Wealth Advisor. Daniel holds a bachelor’s in business administration with a specialization in finance, a master’s degree in taxation, and a certificate in financial planning. An avid fan of music and art, he also volunteers with the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal.
Email : daniel.daunais@nbc.ca
Phone : 514-397-1278
Catherine Tessier, LL. B., MBA
Regional Vice-President, Montreal
Catherine began her career as a business immigration lawyer. Settling in China in 2000, she had the chance to work with entrepreneurs around the world before moving to Montreal in 2005 to complete a Master of Business Administration (MBA). After more than 10 years at a large financial institution as a sales manager, credit specialist for non-residents and investment advisor, Catherine joined National Bank in 2017 as a senior private banker at Private Banking 1859.
Like the experts on the multidisciplinary team she heads and which serves the Greater Montreal area, Catherine has always put clients at the top of her priorities. Her team of specialists will be able to meet your banking needs in a personalized way. Catherine is also involved with the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Foundation.
Email : catherine.tessier@nbc.ca
Phone : 438-886-6167
Marie-Christine Marcoux, F.Pl., MBA
Vice-President, Commercial and Private Banking 1859, Estrie, Central Quebec, and Mauricie
Marie-Christine has been a valuable part of the National Bank team for over 35 years and has excelled in several positions, mainly in the Estrie region, where she has served both personal clients and entrepreneurs.
Passionate about building strong connections between her team of experts, partners and clients, she remains focused on her objective: to make the most of each situation. One of her greatest strengths? Identifying and drawing upon everyone's talents and then assembling and training effective teams who are fully committed to not only meeting but surpassing client expectations.
Marie-Christine has been with Private Banking 1859 since its inception. She wants to continue contributing to the growth of the company so that it continues to provide a top private banking experience.
In addition to her professional activities, she is actively involved with La Maison Aube-Lumière (palliative care home) and sits on the Board of Directors of the CHUS Foundation.
Email : marie-christine.marcoux@nbc.ca
Phone : 819-679-6563
Carl Bouchard, MBA
Vice-President, Commercial and Private Banking 1859, Montérégie region
With an MBA in Corporate Finance, Carl has a wealth of knowledge that he uses to help his clients’ businesses. Since 1996, he has held several roles as well as the title of Vice-President of Commercial and Private Banking 1859 for Montérégie since May 2022.
Carl is passionate about helping entrepreneurs reach their goals. He’s distinguished himself by his ability and desire to contribute to the success of his clients and colleagues. A positive and determined leader, he takes pride in surrounding himself with a dynamic team who put their clients’ priorities first.
Carl is proud to be committed to several social causes. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Pierre-Boucher Hospital, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Claude Raymond Fund. He’s also been involved in the Generations Challenge that benefits hospitals around Quebec for several years. Carl is also involved in several organizations and events in the Montérégie business community.
Email : carl.bouchard@bnc.ca
Phone : 514-248-0023
Patrick Ferland, MBA
Regional Vice-President, Montérégie region
Patrick Ferland held several management positions at National Bank for over 10 years before becoming Regional Vice-President of Private Banking 1859 for the Montérégie region.
With more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector, he has always been actively committed to supporting entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their professional goals.
Known for his ability to build high-performing teams, Patrick stands out for the way he builds trust with his clients, their families and his partners. He holds an MBA from Université de Sherbrooke and has also served as Chair of the Board of the Aube-Lumière palliative care centre since 2017, in addition to sitting on the board of the Pierre-Boucher Hospital.
Email : patrick.ferland@bnc.ca
Phone : 514-226-6144
Martine Dessureault
Vice-President, Commercial and Private Banking 1859, Quebec City and Eastern Quebec
Martine has worked in the banking industry for over 20 years, including 13 years at National Bank. She held several different positions before being named Vice-President responsible for the Quebec City and Eastern Quebec regions.
Martine has an excellent knowledge of the Quebec City area market. She also has excellent skills in mobilizing, developing and coaching high-performance teams. She is a manager who focuses not only on results but also on people. With the client at the heart of her priorities, she plays a key role with her team and partners.
Recognized for her involvement in the business and community sectors, Martine sits on the boards of the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute (IUCPQ) Foundation and the Fondation de l'entrepreneurship — Réseau M.
Email : martine.dessureault@bnc.ca
Phone : 418-254-7134
Jean-François Julien
Regional Vice-President, Quebec City and Eastern Quebec
Jean-François has worked in the banking industry for 18 years, including more than 12 years for National Bank. He has held various positions, notably as Regional Vice-President, Commercial Banking for the Quebec City region before becoming the Regional Vice-President of that same market for Private Banking 1859.
Jean-François's knowledge of the region, his professionalism and the care he gives his clients and partners help him create long-term trust-based relationships. As a manager, he has a unifying leadership style and strong listening skills.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Jean-François is very actively involved with various organizations, including United Way Centraide.
Email : jeanfrancois.julien@bnc.ca
Phone : 418-932-8415