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Recently appointed president and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Isabelle Hudon has earned a spot among Canada’s most influential figures. Formerly the ambassador of Canada to France and Monaco, personal representative of the prime minister of Canada for the Francophonie, and having served as the first president of Sun Life Financial Quebéc, Hudon’s notable career is a testament to her instinctive leadership and entrepreneurial merit. 

Her appointment at the BDC marks a historic opportunity for Canada to rebuild a more inclusive, diverse and sustainable economy—overlooking a total portfolio of nearly $40 billon to Canadian small and medium enterprises. We caught up with Hudon in part of the Canadian Business Leadership Circle to discuss her new role, vision for the future and more. 

You’ve held several highly distinguished roles throughout your career. What have been some of the most important leadership lessons you’ve learned along the way?

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the true definition of resilience…

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