Contacts

Pictet Asset Management is a specialist asset manager offering investment solutions and services to investors around the world. Our mission is to build lasting partnerships with our clients by exceeding their expectations for investment performance and service.

François Forget

Head of Distribution - Canada

Francois joined Pictet in 2021 as Head of Distribution – Canada and is based in our Montreal office.

Prior to Pictet, he spent a decade in senior business development roles with Presima Inc., Standard Life Investments and Natcan Investment Management. He began his career in 2002 in securities firms as a Senior Analyst, M&A for Laurentian Bank and Research Analyst for TD Bank. He moved to portfolio management in 2006, spending 5 years as a large-cap equity portfolio manager for RBC Global Asset Management.

François holds a master's and a bachelor's degree in finance from HEC Montréal.

Laila Danechi

Senior Manager Business Development

Laila Danechi joined Pictet Asset Management in 2022 as a Senior Manager in Business Development for Canada.   Prior to Pictet, Laila has held a range of senior roles in business development and client servicing with Letko Brosseau & Associates, Laurentian Bank Securities, Natcan Investment Management and Montrusco Bolton. Most recently she worked as a Vice President for a specialized ESG advisory firm, Millani Inc.   Laila has an MBA from HEC Montreal and a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University. She also holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) accreditation.

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