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meet FrédériC pérodeAu

the new CCCA ChAir on the Future oF the in-house role,
CAreer growth, And Finding BAlAnCe in A wired world

Frédéric Pérodeau certainly knows how to go the distance. This
past june, the new CCCa Chair participated in the 1,000-km

cycling marathon of the Grand déf Pierre Lavoie for the seventh
consecutive year. The goal of the marathon is to encourage
Quebec’s youth to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

ycling from Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean to When asked how he manages the bal-
Montreal over the course of four days, ance between being a lawyer and a busi-
Che proved he knows how to perse- ness leader, Pérodeau explains, “Talent
vere under challenging circumstances. and expertise are not enough. Good old-
Oh, and did we mention he’s also a half- fashioned hard work is not enough. You
marathon runner? now have to develop new skills in a vari-
“Biking and running are part of my ety of felds: fnance, accounting, opera-
routine and major contributors to my gen- tions, risks, etc. Business knowledge is
eral well-being,” says the new Chair. In fact, critical for success if you want to become
whenever he travels, Pérodeau brings his a strategic advisor. You have to have a
running shoes with him, making the time holistic understanding of your organi-
to exercise. “Physical activity boosts my zation and you have to know more than
mental and physical wellness, keeping my just the legal stuff. You need in-depth
energy level up while also managing stress.” knowledge of your market, major play-
Keeping a clear head is key for Pérodeau, ers, products and services, clients’ needs,
who manages a team of 85 people as Senior and processes.”
Director, Investigations, at the Autorité des The concept of in-house counsel as le-
marchés fnanciers (AMF) in Montreal, gal experts and business strategists is an
the body mandated by the Government of important one to Pérodeau. “As the in-
Quebec to regulate the province’s fnancial house role continues to evolve, not only
markets, and provide assistance to consum- are we called upon to provide legal ad-
ers of fnancial products and services. Those vice, but we’re also increasingly required
85 team members include lawyers, notaries, to interface with internal and external
forensic accountants, fnancial market spe- stakeholders and act as guardian of our
cialists, computer experts, criminologists, organization’s reputation,” he says. “Go-
technicians and support staff. That’s a lot of ing forward, the CCCA will play a critical
different functions, most of them non-le- role in helping individual in-house coun-
gal, but, he adds, “I have the great privilege sel evolve along with the profession, and
of working with highly skilled, talented and I’m thrilled to help guide our members
dedicated people.” through these exciting changes.”

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