Ruth Vachon

Ruth Vachon is the Chief Executive Officer of the Réseau des Femmes d’Affaires du

Québec (RFAQ) and a leading voice in advancing women’s economic power.

For more than 15 years, she has guided RFAQ with a clear and ambitious mission: to create meaningful business opportunities for women entrepreneurs and strengthen their access to major corporate partners and global markets.

A catalyst for innovation, Ruth spearheads initiatives such as Maïa, a pioneering matchmaking solution that is reshaping how women entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and scale their businesses. Her vision drives systemic change and ensures that women’s talent, leadership, and economic contribution are fully recognized and leveraged.

An influential speaker and committed advocate, Ruth champions bold, inclusive entrepreneurship and works tirelessly to amplify the impact of women in today’s, and tomorrow’s, economy.