Lisa Baillargeon, Professor, PhD, MBA, CPA, C.Adm., ICD.D
Saint-Lambert, Quebec
Desjardins Group director since 2019
Key areas of expertise
- Finance and accounting
- Business ethics and professional conduct
- Governance
- Human resources
Professional experience
Lisa is a full professor and research chair of museum governance and culture law. She has an impressive academic background and extensive experience in accounting and management. 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. Lisa sits on the boards of directors of various organizations, including some non-profits. She also chairs the city of Montreal's audit committee.
Other roles at Desjardins
- Chair, Caisse Desjardins Charles-LeMoyne; a Desjardins caisse director since 2015
- Chair, Desjardins International Development
- Vice-Chair, Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company
- Member, Nomination and Election Committee
- Federation board committees and commissions:
- Member, Corporate Governance and Responsible Finance Commission