René Douville
Banker
Montreal,QC
Summary
Experienced leader and strategic advisor with a broad range of financial instruments. Worked with large multinational organizations all the way the smallest start-up companies. Expertise ranges from corporate lending to equity management, and working with both public and private companies. Acute business development skills and extensive network. Can leverage a strong track record in developing successful greenfield businesses. Created and implemented leading edge strategies for rapid growing technology focused companies as well as for various venture capital funds. Practical knowledge of corporate governance combined with experience in strategic industry associations, advisory boards, granting and government agencies have positioned me well to drive and influence the direction of key organizations. Comfortable working in ever changing environments.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Lead Entrepreneurail Ecosystems
BMO Bank of Montreal
06.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Vice President and Regional Head, Corporate Finance Division Québec
BMO BANK OF MONTREAL
11.2016 - Current
- Lead a team of over 70 people providing financial solutions to large mid market companies. These solutions include senior debt, mezzanine debt, equity financing, asset-based lending, leasing, real estate and auto finance, M&A services and syndications.
- Responsible for maintaining a strong quality portfolio while developing strong business development strategies to increase BMO leadership in this market segment.
Managing Director National Client Group, RBC Capital Markets
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
03.2013 - Current
- Lead a team of relation managers and manage a portfolio of mid-market Quebec based private and public companies (Enterprise Value less than a $1 billion). Bring to those companies the full range of financial advisory services (project financing, M&A services, syndications, private placement, securitization, structured financing, etc).
- Rebuild the NCG Quebec business, doubling the portfolio and multiple form
GESTION VÉRAISON
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Provide financial and strategic advisory services to fast growing private companies and organizations. Build a highly credible portfolio of opportunities and worked with leading organizations.
Director National Client Group, RBC Capital Markets
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Built a well-diversified portfolio of very strong capital markets opportunities (>$20MM in fees).
- Developed a national strategy for engineering and health care sectors.
- Won two (2) M&A and 1 equity lead mandates.
- Won joint bookrunner mandate for US IPO for a new client.
COO (from 2005) and Managing Partner (from 2000)
RBC Technology Ventures Inc. (RBTV), the strategic venture capital arm of RBC
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Venture Capital strategy development; manage day-to-day operations reporting to the Board of RBTV and dotted line to business head. Manage the fund of funds portfolio ($300 million). Create and/or support emerging venture capital funds. Manage direct investments portfolio (1999-2001). Relationship management of over 30 venture capital funds in North America and Europe
- Created RBTV in 1998 as a wholly owned subsidiary of RBC.
- Developed the fund of funds and corporate venture capital strategy for RBC.
Vice President Knowledge Based Industries (KBI) Business Banking
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Develop market driven strategies to provide financial services and products to the biotechnology, health care sectors, IT and Cleantech sectors.
- Developed first ever marketing strategies for RBC in the biotechnology and health care sectors.
- Built a team of specialized accounts managers in 7 regions across Canada and coordinated activities with US KBI team.
- Made RBC the bank of choice for KBI life sciences companies in Canada with market shares ranging from 30% to 60%.
Senior Manager - Corporate Banking
SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE (CANADA)
01.1996 - 01.1996
- Responsible for developing direct relationships with the largest clients of the Montreal Agency among which several of the largest multinational companies in the food and retail industry, mining and industrial products. Promote ancillary products such as project financing, M&A services, syndications, private placement, Euro-debt issue, securitization, fixed income structured finance.
Senior Manager – Corporate Banking Place Ville Marie Commercial Banking Centre
01.1995 - 01.1995
- Responsible for managing the largest private companies portfolio
Deputy Manager & Senior Account Manager Head of KBI Life Sciences strategy - Laval Regional Commercial Banking Centre
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Responsible for the largest diversified commercial account portfolio
- KBI Developed first ever strategy for Life sciences companies in Quebec
- Increase loan, deposits and revenues by over 30%
Manager Loan Syndication & Asset Sales Multinational Banking
01.1993 - 01.1993
- Structuring and syndications of term, operating and project financing facilities for a total exceeding $600MM.
- Managing banking groups for existing facilities totalling more than $3 billion.
MBA and Orientation program
01.1991 - 01.1992
- RBC Sponsorship to complete an International MBA and an international orientation program in London European Headquarters, New York and Montreal.
Account Manager - Business Banking
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Responsible for managing commercial accounts portfolio
Manager Employment for Quebec District Assistant Manager Employment
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Responsible for all external and internal recruitment activities
Branch Administration Officer
01.1981 - 01.1985
- Manage all aspects of branch operations and up to eighteen (18) direct reports for two different branches.
Education
Graduate from the Institute of Corporate Directors -
Rotman Business School and McGill Management faculty
01.2007
National Venture Capital Association Venture Capital - Venture Capital
Virginia Tech
Virginia01.2003
MBA, Joint Finance program - undefined
Les Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Montreal) and Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield Institute of Technology
Bedford, England01.1992
B.Com - Finance and International Business
McGill University
01.1981
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Planification de la relève
- Régie d’entreprise/Performance du CA/ESG
- Stratégie
- Direction d’entreprise
Gestion des talents et RH
Service aux clients/marketing
OTHER PROFESSIONAL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Current: Outgoing President of the Board and the Executive Committee of the Canadian Club of Montreal (http://www.cerclecanadien-montreal.ca/en/) Member of the board of the Cancer Research Society (https://www.crs-src.ca/page.aspx?pid=637) Candidate to be a board member of the La Fondation de l’Hopital Maisonneuve Rosemont or HMR Foundation (http://www.fondationhmr.ca/) Former: Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee of Genome Canada (http://www.genomecanada.ca/) Member of the Board and the Executive Committee and Treasurer of BioteCanada (http://www.biotech.ca/EN/) Member of the Board of the Federal Government Centre of Excellence for Personalized Medicine of the Montreal Cardiology Institute. Head of the recruitment committee for the newly appointed Director (http://www.cepmed.com/). Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the Executive Committee of two (2) venture funds. Member of the LP Advisory Board of six (6) venture capital funds Vice Chair of the Board of the Human Resources Council of Canada Member of the Expert Panel on the Commercialization of University Research created by the Advisory Council on Science and Technology reporting to the Prime Minister and the Economic Development Policy Committee of the Cabinet. Pair reviews panel member Canada Foundation for Innovation President of the Parents’ Council of the Paul Gérin–Lajoie d’Outremont High School. Recipient of a Royal Bank of Canada scholarship to pursue MBA studies full time in 1989. Royal Bank candidate for "Young entrepreneur of the year" as part of the Gala Arista held by the Young Chamber of Commerce in 1991 President of United Way RBC employees Fund Raising Campaign in 1987 and 1988 Raised over $30,000 in various fund raising cycling events for the Canadian MS Society and for cancer research
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Market Lead Entrepreneurail Ecosystems
BMO Bank of Montreal
06.2023 - Current
Vice President and Regional Head, Corporate Finance Division Québec
BMO BANK OF MONTREAL
11.2016 - Current
Managing Director National Client Group, RBC Capital Markets
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
03.2013 - Current
GESTION VÉRAISON
06.2012 - 02.2013
Director National Client Group, RBC Capital Markets
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
01.2007 - 01.2011
COO (from 2005) and Managing Partner (from 2000)
RBC Technology Ventures Inc. (RBTV), the strategic venture capital arm of RBC
01.2000 - 01.2007
Vice President Knowledge Based Industries (KBI) Business Banking
01.1996 - 01.2000
Senior Manager - Corporate Banking
SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE (CANADA)
01.1996 - 01.1996
Senior Manager – Corporate Banking Place Ville Marie Commercial Banking Centre
01.1995 - 01.1995
Deputy Manager & Senior Account Manager Head of KBI Life Sciences strategy - Laval Regional Commercial Banking Centre
01.1993 - 01.1995
Manager Loan Syndication & Asset Sales Multinational Banking
01.1993 - 01.1993
MBA and Orientation program
01.1991 - 01.1992
Account Manager - Business Banking
01.1988 - 01.1991
Manager Employment for Quebec District Assistant Manager Employment
01.1985 - 01.1988
Branch Administration Officer
01.1981 - 01.1985
MBA, Joint Finance program - undefined
Les Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Montreal) and Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield Institute of Technology
B.Com - Finance and International Business
McGill University
Graduate from the Institute of Corporate Directors -
Rotman Business School and McGill Management faculty
National Venture Capital Association Venture Capital - Venture Capital
Virginia Tech