Michel Magnan, Professor, PhD, FCPA, ASC, C.Dir.

Montreal, Quebec

  • Co-opted independent director since 2021
  • End of current term: 2029

Key areas of expertise:

  • Finance and accounting
  • Financial services and insurance
  • Governance
  • Risk management and compliance

Professional experience:

Michel is a distinguished research professor at Concordia University and the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Governance at the John Molson School of Business. He holds several accounting designations and a PhD in business administration from University of Washington. He's also actively involved in the business and professional community. Michel is a CIRANO Researcher and Fellow who specializes in analyzing issues related to innovation, capital markets, governance and decarbonization. He's also a certified corporate director (ASC, C. Dir.) and a member of the Pension Committee and the Investments Sub-Committee for the Pension Plan for the Employees of Concordia University.

Roles at Desjardins:

  • Director, Desjardins Trust; Chair, Desjardins Trust Audit Committee; Member, Desjardins Trust Review Committee
  • Director, Desjardins Financial Corporation (DFC); Chair, DFC Audit and Risk Committee

Federation board committees and commissions:

  • Chair, Audit and Inspection Commission
  • Member, Corporate Governance and Responsible Finance Commission
  • Observer, Risk Management Commission (and US Risk Management)

Past roles at Desjardins:

  • Director, Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG); Chair, DGIG Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Director, Desjardins Securities