Elaine Lajeunesse, Actuary, CFA, F.C.A.S., FCIA, ICD.D

Bloomfield, Ontario

  • Co-opted independent director since 2023
  • End of current term: 2027

Key areas of expertise

  • Actuarial science
  • Finance and accounting
  • Financial services and insurance
  • Risk management and compliance (IT management and security)

Professional experience

Elaine has been an actuary for more than 30 years. She has also worked as a chief risk officer for several top-tier Canadian financial institutions and as a consultant. Her experience at different sized organizations in Canada means she's extremely well versed in the insurance industry ecosystem. She's renowned for her experience implementing governance and risk management strategies, and her in-depth knowledge of risk sources at financial institutions. She's a certified corporate director.

Roles at Desjardins:

  • Director, Desjardins Trust; Chair, Desjardins Trust Risk Management Committee
  • Director, Desjardins Financial Corporation

Federation board committees and commissions:

  • Chair, Risk Management Commission (and US Risk Management)
  • Member, CEO Selection Committee
  • Member, Executive committee
  • Member, Human Resources Commission