Ghislain Parent, executive vice president and CFO of the Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, Montreal, left the C$131.6 billion (US$125.7 billion) fund, according to a news release.
Mr. Parent, who had been executive vice president, finance and operations, and was promoted to CFO in April 2009. The news release did not indicate the reason for his departure.
Michael Sabia, Caisse president and CEO, has assumed Mr. Parent’s duties.
“The search for a replacement has been under way for some time, and an appointment for this position will be announced shortly,” the news release said.
Caisse spokesman Maxime Chagnon could not be reached for comment.