Cogir Real Estate's Board of Directors Welcomes Whitin Its Ranks Mr. Jean Vincent

Cogir Real Estate’s Board of Directors Welcomes Whitin Its Ranks Mr. Jean Vincent

09 May 2023

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Jean Vincent, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Native Commercial Credit Corporation, to Cogir Real Estate’s Board of Directors. A member of the Huron-Wendat Nation, Mr. Vincent has made significant contributions to the social and economic development of First Nations throughout the country. His exceptional accomplishments and experience will add a great deal to the rich expertise of the current Board of Directors which already includes seasoned members of the business and real estate world.

As the son of a banker, Mr. Vincent has always been interested in business matters. A graduate of Laval University (Québec), Mr. Vincent has an accounting degree (L. Sc. compt.) as well as a bachelor’s in business administration (BAA) with a major in accounting. Trained as a Chartered Professional Accountant, he has been granted fellowships (FCPA, FCA) by the Ordre des CPA du Québec. He also holds the designation of Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM). In addition, he has been awarded the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Cross in recognition for his work within the First Nations.

In the early 1980s, he became involved in the economic development of the First Nations, beginning with the federal government’s Economic Development Directorate of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. He then accepted a position as director of economic development for the Huron-Wendat Nation in the suburbs of the City of Québec. In that role, he established the basis for the discussions needed to create the Native Commercial Credit Corporation and the Aboriginal Savings Corporation of Canada. Among his many accomplishments, he played an active role in creating the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association where he is currently the president. He initiated the formation of a venture capital firm for the province of Québec’s First Nations now known as Investissement Premières Nations du Québec. He is also a founding member, a director and a vice-president of the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada.

“We are delighted to welcome Jean as a member of the Board of directors,” says Mathieu Duguay, COGIR’s chief executive officer and chief investment officer. “He is very knowledgeable and experienced in business development matters. His leadership and determination have led to great progress in the economic development of Canada’s First Nations. We are eagerly looking forward to working with him and to continuing Cogir’s growth thanks to his great advice.”

“COGIR is an organization that thrives on new challenges. It is constantly looking for new ways of creating unique living environments. I am looking forward to sharing my experience and contributing to the development of new ideas to guarantee growth and success. This appointment represents a fine example of the convergence between the native communities and the Canadian business community, which is very much to COGIR’s credit,” declares Mr. Jean Vincent.

About Cogir Real Estate

Incorporated in 1995, Cogir Real Estate employs close to 8,500 people who are passionate about real estate. With our constant desire to give purpose to real estate, we strive to maintain a human focus, to create and to excel in our quest to design living environments that are pleasant, functional and a reflection of their occupants. Our team manages over 365 properties throughout Canada and the United States. We oversee 5 million square feet of commercial property and 43,000 housing units, including more than 120 privately owned seniors’ residences. The Cogir Foundation supports projects and causes involving four major domains, namely youth, seniors, cultural diversity and the environment.