Guillaume A. Callonico

Vice President, Thematic and Emerging Portfolio Risk Foresight at La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). He manages a team of geopolitical and emerging risk analysis specialists who support investment decisions and the organization’s strategic orientations. He also advises global companies on refining their understanding and management of geopolitical, climate and technological risks. He has over 15 years of experience in international relations and geopolitical risk analysis. In addition to his role at La Caisse, he teaches geopolitical risk management at Université de Montréal. He has also authored several essays, including the Geopolitical Awakening of Finance (2023), in which he sets out a methodology and tools for investors to find success in an unpredictable world. His work focuses on the intersection of geopolitics, global macroeconomic shifts and long-term capital allocation, with a particular emphasis on anticipating systemic disruptions and strengthening portfolio resilience in a rapidly evolving international environment. He holds a Master’s in International Relations and Comparative Politics from Université de Montréal.