Michel Magnan, Professor, PhD, FCPA, ASC, C.Dir.
Montreal, Quebec
Desjardins Group director since 2021
Key areas of expertise
- Finance and accounting
- Financial services market (banking and insurance)
- Risk management and compliance
- Governance
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.
Other 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
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Federation board committees and commissions:
- Chair, Audit and Inspection Commission
- Member of the special committee overseeing the transition to split the roles of Chair of the Board and the President and CEO
- 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