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Joanne D. Photiades

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Manager, Sustainability and Social Impact at BDC
📍 Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada

Joanne D. Photiades is a sustainability and social impact leader at BDC with over 20 years of experience. She was the driving force behind BDC becoming Canadas first B Corp certified bank. She holds certificates in sustainable business strategies and women in leadership from Harvard and Cornell.

Outside of work, Joanne is a dedicated community leader, having served as President of the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce. A mother to twin boys, she is also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, Williams Syndrome, and Ovarian Cancer research.

Unique fact: Joanne played a pivotal role in BDC achieving B Corp certification, a first for any Canadian bank.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Manager, Sustainability and Social Impact
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Sustainability & Impact
Her entire career at BDC is focused on advancing sustainability and social impact, including leading its B Corp certification.
Social Entrepreneurship
Has dedicated 20 years to advancing social entrepreneurship and sees productivity as starting with people, not just processes.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Manager, Sustainability and Social Impact
BDC
4-2022 - 2-2024
Manager, Partnerships & Social Impact
BDC
3-2018 - 4-2022
Manager, National Partnerships
BDC
2013 - 2017
Manager, Major Accounts
BDC
4-2006 - 12-2013
Senior Manager
BDC
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Education
6-2023
Certificate
Cornell University
7-2019
Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategies
Harvard Business School
8-2018
Certificate in Women in Leadership
Cornell University
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