What is Développement international Desjardins?
What is Développement international Desjardins?
Key figures
- Over
$30M
invested in projects annually - Nearly
$40M
in funds under management for investing in inclusive finance - Nearly
600 projects
carried out since 1970 - Active in
65 countries
on 4 continents
Created in 1970, Développement international Desjardins (DID) is a Desjardins Group component whose goal is to strengthen the inclusive finance sector and provide populations of developing and emerging countries access to secure, diversified financial services that fit their needs.
Our mission
Our mission is to empower disadvantaged populations by providing them access to diversified financial services and helping them build individual and community assets.
Our expertise
Our inclusive finance initiatives fall into 2 main categories: technical assistance and investment.
We also offer our partners specialized solutions to help them grow and succeed. Gender equality and the fight against climate change are key components of our service offering.
Being part of Desjardins Group makes us stronger
Desjardins helps further our mission by providing:
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A source of inspiration
We develop our expertise based on Desjardins's model, approaches and strategies.
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A pool of experts
Desjardins and its components make up a large pool of specialized human resources available for both short- and long-term projects.
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Support in welcoming visitors
Our partners visit other components of Desjardins every year to learn from their experience and expertise.
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A partner in supporting youth
Every year, we team up with the Desjardins Foundation to offer international internships that let young professionals gain hands-on work experience in an emerging or developing country.
Our team

Gerardo Almaguer
President and Chief Executive Officer

Michèle Bilodeau
Director, Human Resources and Security

Robert Cheberiak
Investment Manager

Lionel Pellizzari
Senior Director, Development and Innovation

Martin Ruel
Senior Director, Consulting Expertise

Julie Veillette
Senior Director, Finance and Administration

Louis Babineau
Chair and Director
Caisse Desjardins de Sainte-Foy

Richard Giguère
Vice-Chair and External Director

Isabelle Mireault
Secretary and Director
Caisse Desjardins de Kildare

Sophie-Emmanuelle Chebin
External Director

Christian Giroux
Director
Caisse populaire Desjardins de la Chaudière

Maxime Lavoie
Director
Caisse Desjardins de l'Ouest de la Montérégie

Chilandre Patry
Director
Caisse populaire Desjardins des Mille-Îles

Christine Perron
Director
Caisse Desjardins de Québec

Jocelyne Trudel
Director
Caisse Desjardins de Rouyn-Noranda