Lisa Baillargeon, Professor, PhD, MBA, CPA, C.Adm., ICD.D

Saint-Lambert, Quebec

  • Elected independent director since 2019
  • End of current term: 2027
  • Chair, Caisse Desjardins Charles-LeMoyne Board of Directors. Desjardins caisse director since 2015

Key areas of expertise:

  • Finance and accounting
  • Business ethics and professional conduct
  • Governance
  • Human resources

Professional experience:

Lisa is a professor and co-director of the Chair in Museum Governance and Culture Law. She has an impressive academic background and extensive experience in accounting, management and governance. She holds a PhD in economic history and an MBA, as well as designations as a chartered professional accountant (CPA) and corporate director (ICD.D). She has overseen a wide range of complex projects as a manager, professor and researcher, and has helped forge numerous international university partnerships.

Roles at Desjardins:

  • Chair, Desjardins International Development
  • Director, Desjardins Security Fund
  • Member, Nomination and Election Committee

Federation board committees and commissions:

  • Member, Corporate Governance and Responsible Finance Commission