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Jacqueline Ovens

Critic · DISC type C
VP, Investment Program at Equality Fund
📍 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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. "

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Current Role
VP, Investment Program
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Jacqueline shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Jacqueline cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

Gender‑lens Investing is Key to Next Generation Philanthropy. Featured in Equality Fund
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Education
2007 - 2007
MBA
INSEAD
1997 - 2002
BASc
University of Toronto
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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