Canadian lender Laurentian Bank has hired Stéphane Therrien as executive vice president of real estate and commercial financing. Therrien replaces Paul Hurtubise, who is retiring after 35 years. Therrien previously worked at GE Capital, where he held several positions including senior vice president for Eastern Canada, and senior vice president and chief of commercial affairs for Canada. Therrien will also join Laurentian Bank's management committee.