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Paul G Desmarais
AddedFeb 20, 2024
UpdatedMay 1, 2026
Paul G Desmarais

Paul G Desmarais

Board Member, Great-West Lifeco

Paul G Desmarais's Career

Great-West Lifeco
Great-West Lifeco

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

Board Member· Board
Total
Total

Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, FR

Board Member· Board
IGM Financial
IGM Financial

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

Board Member· Board

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Great-West Lifeco
Great-West Lifeco
Investment FirmInvestment Firm$600.4M24.5k1891Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Board Member· Board

Leadership at Great-West Lifeco

Marcel R. CoutuMarcel R. CoutuBoard Member
David FullerDavid FullerBoard Member
R. Jeffrey OrrR. Jeffrey OrrBoard Member
Paul MahonPaul MahonCEO
Jeffry Hall BrockJeffry Hall BrockFounder
Bob ReynoldsBob ReynoldsBoard Member

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