Alexandra (Alex) Schwarz is Vice President and Chief Legal & Enterprise Integration Officer at FinDev Canada. She leads Legal and Business Integrity and oversees Enterprise Planning and Execution, including advancing the responsible adoption of AI across core operations. She plays a central role in shaping and delivering FinDev Canada’s strategic priorities, guiding a multidisciplinary team.

Since joining FinDev Canada, Alex has built and scaled key corporate functions to support the organization’s growth and global impact. She has developed integrated capabilities across Legal, Compliance, Business Integrity, and People & Culture, helping establish a strong governance framework and high-performing operating model. More recently, she has led enterprise integration efforts, including leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and development impact. As a member of the executive team, Alex contributes to enterprise-wide strategy and execution, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Alex brings nearly 20 years of legal experience in financial services. Prior to FinDev Canada, she was at Export Development Canada, leading complex cross-border financing transactions. Earlier, she held leadership roles at GE Capital (later acquired in part by BMO Financial Group), overseeing legal matters for the transportation finance division in Canada.

She serves on the board of Lawyers Without Borders Canada and is a founding member of Women’s Equity Lab Montréal. Alex holds an Executive MBA from McGill–HEC Montréal, a law degree from the University of Ottawa, and a BA (Honours) from Mount Allison University. She is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.