Jacqueline Ovens

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VP, Investment Program at Equality Fund

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Jacqueline Ovens is the VP of the Investment Program at the Equality Fund, where she merges investment with feminist philanthropy. Previously, as a Managing Partner at Export Development Canada, she managed the $200 million Inclusive Trade Investments Program, focusing on providing capital to diverse-led companies. She holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Outside of her professional focus on driving capital towards gender equality, Jacqueline is passionate about travel. When not working, she enjoys exploring the world in search of breathtaking views and new experiences.

Unique fact: Jacqueline co-authored an article titled "Gender-lens Investing is Key to Next Generation Philanthropy. "

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Gender-Lens Investing
She leads the investment program at the Equality Fund, which is centered on applying a gender-lens to all investment decisions to advance gender equality.
Feminist Philanthropy
Her work involves a unique model that activates investment alongside feminist philanthropy and high-trust grantmaking for long-term, sustainable change.
Inclusive Capital
At her prior role at Export Development Canada, she was responsible for a $200 million program providing equity capital to companies founded by diverse Canadians.

Media Appearances

Gender‑lens Investing is Key to Next Generation Philanthropy. Featured in Equality Fund

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Work History

4-2023
VP, Investment Program at Equality Fund
10-2021 - 4-2023
Managing Partner at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada - EDC
10-2020 - 10-2021
Director at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada - EDC
5-2016 - 7-2019
Investment Manager at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada - EDC
2-2008 - 7-2010
Associate Director at Avington Financial

Education

2007 - 2007
MBA from INSEAD
1997 - 2002
BASc from University of Toronto

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Insights For Selling To Jacqueline

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jacqueline is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jacqueline

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jacqueline move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Jacqueline take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Jacqueline

Personality Compatibility


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