Laurentian Bank today announced that François Barrière has joined the bank’s team as vp, business development, foreign exchange and international services.

His new duties include developing business in foreign exchange and international services. He will act as a spokesman for Laurentian by answering questions regarding exchange activities.

An MBA graduate, Barrière has earned an excellent reputation in the banking world. He has nearly 20 years of expertise in financial markets, and has held several positions in which he demonstrated a range of outstanding skills and remarkable communication abilities. In addition, he has sat on the boards of directors of several corporations.

Until recently he had been working as senior vp and director of foreign exchange at an international financial institution.